KU celebrates topping out of 117 million Integrated Science Building
More than 300 construction workers, KU VIPs, and guests gathered under cranes and orange fencing for the topping out ceremony of KU's $117 million Integrated Science Building, a keystone of the Central District redevelopment. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little spoke as the project follows a public private partnership funding model, approved last year, aimed at limiting state funding.
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Girls young women troubled by Trump's victory
Lawrence forums drew about 20 students mainly girls from Free State High School. Meredith Shaheed a Free State senior and Young Feminists Club co president recalled hoping for a Clinton win and asked why America hates women. The discussion centered on sexism in politics and its impact on young voters.
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Kansas faces nearly 350 million shortfall this year
State revenue forecasts show Kansas will run a nearly 350 million dollar shortfall in the current fiscal year and about 583 million in the next, before any new school finance court orders or spending cuts are counted. Senator Laura Kelly of Topeka comments as the budget outlook worsens.
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Lawrence plans energy upgrades to boost efficiency and environment
Lawrence aims to invest millions in facility upgrades including solar panels LED lighting and smart controls to cut energy use. Eileen Horn sustainability coordinator cites potential yearly savings and environmental gains such as removing over 750 cars from roads and planting over 3000 trees.
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