KU dean leaving for Trinity University presidency
Danny Anderson, dean of Kansas University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will become president of Trinity University in San Antonio. He earned a KU doctorate in Spanish in 1985 and has worked at KU for 26 years. Anderson starts in May. KU to appoint an interim dean and launch a national search next year.
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Salina Journal challenges open records stance on county seats
The Salina Journal seeks the names of 13 applicants for two new Saline County Commission seats expanded to five members. Gov Brownback's office denied the requests as personnel records, while the publisher argues the names are public records for a political post. Appointees set to take office Jan 12.
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Salina
M. Olaf Frandsen
Salina Journal
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Saline County
ACLU renews focus on hot topics in Missouri and Kansas
ACLU officials say they are pursuing a stronger, broader effort in Missouri and Kansas over issues such as same sex marriage privacy and police policy. The Missouri chapter backs Ferguson protests and a lawsuit for a reporter arrested during a demonstration while Kansas leads the same sex marriage ban challenge. Critics say the group favors liberal causes though executive director Mittman notes past bipartisan work and the need to educate on the Constitution.
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Kansas City
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Mittman
Remembering Christmas Beyond Gifts
Readers share 100 word memories of Christmas moments spent with loved ones, helping others, or unexpected holiday kindness. Submissions welcome via news ljworld.com or mail to Lawrence Journal World, 645 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS 66044, for publication on Christmas Day.
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Free State High School Mourns Loss of Brad Simon
Free State High School and Lawrence school district mourn the death of physics and chemistry teacher Brad Simon, age 53, likely from heart problems. Services are planned for Friday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Simon is survived by his wife Lisa and son Aaron and taught AP physics, chemistry, and coached chess and robotics.
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