Haskell union workers plan informational picket
Several dozen employees of Haskell Indian Nations University begin an informational picket protesting long standing issues. They cite lack of communication and disciplinary process concerns, seniority in job assignments, respect for staff, and housing rules enforcement. Administrators say grievance channels exist and focus remains on commencement and celebrations.
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Haskell Indian Nations University
Mike Tosee
Haskell
National Federation of Federal Employees Local No. 45
Barker
Bob Martin
Martin
Tosee Sail
Historic auger donated after Kansas River catch
Kevin Wiley reeled in a probable 1800s era auger while fishing on the Kansas River. He donated the handmade object to the Watkins Community Museum seeking authentication, with museum director Steve Jansen noting it may require state review and asks for expert input. It is unclear exactly what the item was used for but may have dried grain in an elevator. The museum thanks Wiley for the gift and asks for public assistance.
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Kansas
Kevin Wiley
Wiley
Watkins Community Museum
Mass
Steve Jansen
Jansen
State Historical Society
Riley
Lawrence
KU police seek tips on Oliver Hall false alarms
Crime Stoppers alert issued by Kansas University police seeks student tips to identify suspects behind three fire alarm disturbances at Oliver Hall overnight. Fire responders evacuated residents as alarms triggered by discharged extinguishers and a pulled alarm jeopardized safety during finals week. Tips remain anonymous with cash rewards. report to KU Public Safety or Crime Stoppers.
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Kansas University
Oliver Hall
Lawrence Douglas County Fire & Medical
Naismith
Chris Keary
Keary
Templin
Engel Rd
Fred McElherne
Anthony T. Schulte
Salina
Schulte
Douglas County District Attorney’s Office
KU Public Safety Office
Connecting the Circle conference aims to recruit minority students
The University of Kansas hosts a Midwest conference titled Connecting the Circle to boost recruitment and retention of minority undergraduate and graduate students. Big 12 schools and Midwest institutions attend with speakers from KU, the National Hispanic Institute, University of Virginia, and other universities. Events begin 8:15 a.m. Friday in Woodruff Auditorium Kansas Union, with breakout sessions and a banquet featuring Dan Wildcat.
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Midwest
Kansas University
John Augusto
Woodruff Auditorium
Kansas Union
Gloria de Leon
National Hispanic Institute
Hemen
Ishmail Conway
Cultural Center
University of Virginia
Dan Wildcat
Haskell Indian Nations University
Strong Hall
Oklahoma State University
University of Minnesota
University of Michigan
American University
Augusto
Robert Page Jr
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New York
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Mgowen
Godset
Retirement Management Company
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Kansas Association of Homes and Services For
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