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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 2013
Page
1
Nelson Mandela died at 95 after a long illness, and Kansans recalled his global example and personal courage. Barbara Ballard of KU's Dole Institute praised his principled stand against injustice, while Gov. Brownback honored Mandela as a great man who championed human rights.
Kansas University aims to avenge last year’s NCAA tournament setback by facing Wichita State in the first round at Allen Fieldhouse. The brief mentions holiday events and arts fairs on other pages.
Finn Bullers of Prairie Village, a muscular dystrophy patient, says his insurance company cut his in-home care under KanCare, reflecting broader inconsistencies in the program. The quote notes that what happens to him may affect thousands of Kansans.
Lynne Murray, executive at Gallaudet University, introduced Thursday as Baker University’s next president. She emphasized unity and collaboration with staff faculty and students as the university seeks a successor to Pat Long. Murray is among finalists who visited campus and interviewed for the role.
Murray lists aims to raise funds and gain backing for the Baker Scholarship Initiative, faculty hiring and retention, and support for sports through scholarships. He seeks to broaden student opportunities, diversify enrollment with regional and international prospects, and fill open positions including deans of education and nursing.
Construction on the South Lawrence Trafficway enters a new phase with closures of rural roads. North 1250 Road near 35th Street will close through mid January for a culvert, stretching to the Baker Wetlands Visitors Center. A half mile of North 1300 Road between East 1700 and East 1750 Roads will also close through mid January for a culvert project.
Lawrence sanitation workers launch curbside giving as a pilot to collect new toys and nonperishable food during routine yard-waste rounds on Monday. Toys go to Blue Santa, food to Just Food, with 65 toys and 323 pounds collected in a test, aiming to exceed that total.
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