Haskell president announces retirement after 42 years
Haskell President Swisher revealed plans to retire as the five year strategic plan nears completion. Faculty members voiced both support and concern over leadership change while budgets faced declines in federal Indian education funding and looming cuts. Regents plan to lobby for more aid as tribal leaders summit seeks support for the university.
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Haskell Graduation Set Amid Powwow and Record Pace
Graduation at Haskell Memorial Stadium Friday morning marks a school record with 186 graduates and 76 bachelor’s degrees in studies including American Indian, business, environmental science and elementary education. A two day powwow honors graduates at the west campus grounds with Miss Haskell to be crowned Friday night. Student of the Year Eliza Lindquist, a single mother who plans to attend dental school, recalls needing financial aid to attend.
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Graduation Powwow and Alumni Events at Haskell Campus
A schedule lists Friday events at Haskell Memorial Stadium Curtis Hall Stidham Union and cemetery services plus a Saturday golf tournament at Lake Shawnee Topeka. Commencement remarks highlight Lindquist first in family to graduate with plans to remain in Lawrence and celebrate with relatives and Maui living mom.
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