KU Focuses on Issues as Obama Speaks on Campus
President Barack Obama drew KU students and staff with a message on middle class economics and college access. Chancellor Gray-Little and Associate Professor William Elliott stressed asset-based funding and cautioned that free community college could widen a two tier system, while freshmen like Zachary Grant welcomed expanded access to knowledge and affordable child care emerged as a key theme during the Lawrence visit.
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Obama stayed at Lawrence Holiday Inn during visit
Conrad Swanson reports Holiday Inn staff prepared a week in advance for President Obama’s stay at 200 McDonald Drive. Staff, including banquet supervisor Will Kimble, endured extra security checks, heavy security presence, and rapid movement as Secret Service oversaw preparations and block removal.
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