Bush honors Lawrence native for service at White House
Ashley Knight, Lawrence High School and KU alum, received the Volunteer Service Award from President Bush during a White House event as part of USA Freedom Corps outreach. Knight, a UMKC dental student, led Students Take Action and authored a grant for Tots-N-Teeth to provide children’s screenings.
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Wichita group relay to Washington for Darfur awareness
A team of eight Wichita students and alumni will stop in Lawrence on Wednesday during a 1300 mile relay to Washington D C to raise 100000 for Genocide Intervention Network. The Never Ignore Never Forget relay runs from Monday to June 20 with each rider running 13 miles daily.
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Kansas Turnpike chief to chat on Lawrence plaza and I-70 bridges
Kansas Turnpike Authority CEO Michael Johnston will answer online questions on the Journal-World site next Tuesday at 10 am. The chat covers Lawrence plaza renovations, new Kansas River bridges, effects on motorists on Interstate 70, and general turnpike queries.
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KU business school fundraising to enter second stage
KU's School of Business aims to speed up a $50 million fundraising drive for a new building. Dean William Fuerst said the campaign will contact nearly all alumni, while donors criticize unmet $15 million matching funds from a $10 million pledge by Kent and Missy McCarthy. State funding possibilities remain uncertain as private support grows.
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Tiller reception could drive new limits on governor access
Two anti abortion lawmakers said Gov. Kathleen Sebelius's reception with Dr. George Tiller may push restrictions on the governor's residence use. Sebelius' staff said current guidelines suffice. Rep. Lance Kinzer and Sen. Tim Huelskamp cited access for political supporters as a concern. Tiller attended an April 9 2007 reception described by Operation Rescue as a lavish secret party. the group posted photos online. Sebelius' office noted Tiller won the right to host the reception at Cedar Crest by auction.
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