Google exec funds Lawrence High School computer science program
Brian McClendon a 1982 Lawrence High graduate and Google vice president with wife Beth Ellyn establish the McClendon Computer Science Fund to support computer science at Lawrence High. Teachers expect upgrades to software and robotics kits for Automated Systems as part of the program. The gift amount is undisclosed and coordinated with teachers Charlie Louis and Nick Wood.
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Energy firm to join KU bioscience incubator on West Campus
Kansas University's bioscience and technology incubator will gain its 50 percent occupancy when 360 Energy Engineers becomes the newest tenant. The firm will start with four employees and plans to reach eight within two years. The lease, set to begin June 1, aligns with growth in energy efficiency projects for schools, governments, and businesses and supports recruiting engineering and business students from EU. The 22,000-square-foot incubator was built via a partnership with the city, county, KY, the Lawrence Chamber, the Lawrence-Douglas Bioscience Authority, and the Kansas Bioscience Authority.
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Douglas County defers Northeast Sector Plan decision
Douglas County commissioners postponed deciding to add the Northeast Sector Plan to Horizon 2020 to the June 1 meeting after more than three hours of public comment. Residents opposed the plan, fearing inadequate protection of Class and Class soils and promoting industrial growth. Charles NovoGradac warned of a domino effect from unchecked development. The panel will hear more public input at 6:35 p.m. June 1 at the Douglas County Courthouse.
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Lane man killed in single vehicle crash near Ottawa
Richard Nichols 45 of Lane died in a Tuesday evening single vehicle crash near Rantoul in Franklin County. His 2005 Dodge pickup left John Brown Road and rolled after speeding east, ejecting him. Authorities said he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Tanzanian HIV-AIDS relief work spans village care and future projects
Knight oversees building projects and monitors donor funds for Mufindi supported efforts in Tanzania. Peck runs a children’s village for orphans and coordinates HIV education and testing, reporting 45 percent HIV prevalence among women ages 20 to 60 and a costly milk powder program for infants. They lead a health outreach and home-based care plan for 16 villages serving about 35,000 people, with plans for a health center and hospital amid limited facilities.
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Alvamar to Create Golf Management Corp Under Casper Group
Alvamar Bob Johnson announces plans to form Alvamar Golf Management Corp as a wholly owned subsidiary run by the Casper group. Casper will leverage a 125-course portfolio to boost sales and memberships while strengthening balance sheet and future value for shareholders and the community. The Casper group also operates Cypress Ridge Golf Course in Topeka, formerly the Topeka Public Golf Course until 2006.
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Varsity House to be moved for new campus project in Lawrence
Developer from the stadium area envisions refurbishing the Varsity House as a six to seven bedroom boarding home on a site near campus. The house must be relocated to avoid obstructing the proposed building, drawing historic preservation scrutiny before the Historic Resources Commission's May 19 meeting.
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