Baker picks Charles Taylor as second finalist for president
Charles Taylor, Drury University's vice president for academic affairs and former Harrisonville student, emerged Thursday as Baker University's second presidential finalist. He highlighted Baker's academic culture and his own first generation college background, describing teaching the course The Politics of Rock and Roll as most authentic. He told a Baldwin City audience that the university's shared stake in student success fuels his enthusiasm for Baker's environment.
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Local volunteer finds fit with AIDS group in Douglas County
Elisabeth Sheridan, a United Way volunteer, joined the Douglas County AIDS Project board after seeing a posting on volunteer Douglas County. DCAP offers HIV/AIDS care, emergency aid, counseling, and education, and Sheridan aims to combat myths and provide prevention information.
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Douglas County AIDS Project Red Ribbon Art Auction
The 21st annual Red Ribbon Art Auction at Maceli's 1031 New Hampshire St features artist Lisa Grossman. Doors open 6 p.m. on November 16 with food and a silent auction, live bidding starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets suggest a $40 donation. details at the project website.
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Westar to buy energy from Oklahoma wind farm
Westar Energy will purchase 200 megawatts of electricity from a planned wind farm in Kay County Oklahoma built by Apex Clean Energy. The project sits on about 18,000 acres near Westar’s HV lines six miles south of Arkansas City Kansas and aims for late 2015 completion amid a nationwide wave of renewables spurred by renewed federal tax credits.
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