Kansas wine seeks first American Viticultural Area designation
The Kansas wine industry is harvesting this season's grapes without an American Viticultural Area designation. Producers want an official Napa Valley style stamp showing origin, with Kaw River Valley as a potential future label. Officials note growth of the state's wine sector amid ongoing designation efforts.
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KU welcomes 15 1st freshman class at convocation
University of Kansas opened the new academic year at the Lied Center with 15 first year students welcomed at convocation. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little urged students to embrace change and leave KU transformed, as the 151st convocation highlighted history with medieval regalia and reflections on the university’s future.
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Haskell Professor Wins Heartland Emmy for Tulsa Doc
Haskell English professor Bond Love accepted a Heartland Emmy for Boomtown An American Journey. He and producer Russ Kirkpatrick received regional awards in Denver for a Tulsa history documentary aired on a Tulsa public broadcasting station. The film, funded by the Tulsa Historical Society and Museum, covers Tulsa's settlement and growth.
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