Jewish Studies Student Wins Campanile Award

Matthew RissienLAWRENCE — A University of Kansas senior recognized as a “KU superfan” by students and as the founder of KU Israel Week will receive the 2011 Campanile Award.

Matthew David Rissien, of Overland Park, will receive the $500 award that was established by the Class of 2000 to honor a graduating senior who has displayed remarkable leadership, character and respect for KU.

Rissien graduated in May of 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in religious studies and a minor in Judaic studies.

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