Carpenters help finish hands on history room at museum
Carpenter and millwright apprentices donate evenings to build the Hands on History Room at Watkins Museum in Lawrence. The project, funded by a union education fund, involves cabinets, an iron gate, and exhibit spaces for Native American and Discovery Zone displays, with opening planned for limited daily access and group tours.
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Jason Haskell
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Planners back city permit for Lawrence indoor pool
Lawrence Douglas County planning commissioners voted to support a permit to build and operate a $9.5 million indoor aquatic center attached to the north end of Free State High School. The group also approved a final plat, awaiting Lawrence city commissioners’ review and final plans. Construction could start within a month with opening target between late 2000 and February 2001.
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Lawrence
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Lawrence School Board
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Haskell president reflects on tenure and future move
Haskell Indian Nations University president Bob Martin spoke at Ecumenical Christian Ministries about his nine year tenure in Lawrence. He will depart to teach at the University of Arizona starting July 1 in Tucson. He highlighted progress from junior college to university status, campus renovations, and collaborations with KU.
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Ecumenical Christian Ministries
Lawrence
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University of Kansas
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University of Arizona
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Ariz
Luci Tapahonso
Tucson
Claramae Highfill
Tapahonso
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