KU deans Gaunt and Kondrat to retire from posts
Two University of Kansas deans announced plans to retire. John Gaunt, dean of the School of Architecture Design and Planning, will step down at the end of spring 2015 and remain on the faculty. Mary Ellen Kondrat, dean of the School of Social Welfare since 2006, will retire June 1, 2015, with Tom McDonald named interim dean and a national search for a permanent successor underway.
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Immigrant translator bridges language gap in court
Oscar Marino moved from Venezuela to Lawrence and became a Spanish translator for Douglas County and Lawrence courts since the early 1990s. His work grew as the Spanish speaking population expanded, helping translate legal terms and bridge court language for immigrants and defendants.
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Budget issues complicate Kansas school funding fix
Republicans in the Kansas Legislature seek a way to boost funding for poor school districts without breaking the state budget. A top Democrat urged Brownback and lawmakers to cover the $129 million deficit in aid as statewide spending likely won’t meet the full Department of Education estimate. The Kansas Supreme Court had ruled on deficiencies in aid to poor districts.
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House panel backs higher ed budget with KU institute
The House Appropriations Committee advanced a higher education budget adding 2 million to create the Kansas Institute for Translational Chemical Biology at KU to develop new treatments. The Senate panel approved the other six university enhancements, but not KU. The proposal also restores about a quarter of last year’s salary cap cut.
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Lawrence prepares for March Madness revelry in downtown rules
Lawrence city officials impose a $100 fine for glass bottles on downtown streets from March 29 to March 31 and April 5 to April 8 during Elite Eight and Final Four games. The move aims to curb hazards during KU's NCAA run while vendors set up tents for Final Four T shirts and Sun Creation files permits for parking lot locations.
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Purim Celebrations Highlight Jewish Weekend Events
Lawrence hosts Purim events this weekend with costumes and food. The Rohr Chabad Center at 1203 W 19th St and Oread Hotel at 1200 Oread host public celebrations beginning Saturday afternoon 4 p.m. under themes reflecting the royal tale. Esther figures in the Purim narrative as Haman’s plot is retold.
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