KU Student Senate faces heated meeting after no confidence vote
Kansas University Student Senate prepares for tonight's 6:30 p.m. session in the Big 12 Room at the Kansas Union after a 6-3 no confidence vote targeted President Jessie Pringle Vice President Zach George and Chief of Staff Adam Moon. The motion demanded their resignations by 5 p.m. and possible impeachment proceedings if ignored. The vote split along committee lines with 6 supports and 3 oppose and one abstention, amid campus race forum fallout and petitions urging action or protection of leaders.
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Former state legislator and KU advocate dies at 94
Lawrence resident Glee Smith Jr has died at 94. A former Kansas Senate member from 1957 to 1973 and eight years as Senate president, he also served on the Kansas Board of Regents and held leadership roles with Kansas University. Graveside services will be in Larned, with a memorial in Lawrence planned later.
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Peterson named KU Alumni Association president and CEO
Heath Peterson, a former KU student and interim leader, was unanimously chosen Tuesday by the KU Alumni Association board to serve as president and CEO. At 34, he will oversee a $5.6 million budget and 42 full-time staff for 42,000 worldwide members, succeeding Kevin Corbett who left for Affiliated Builders Group. Karen Dillon.
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K-10 closure delayed by rain for bridge work
Kansas Department of Transportation announced K-10 east and westbound closures from O’Connell Road to East 1900 Road. Short term closures will occur from 7 p.m. today and Thursday for gird er installation on the East 1750 Road bridge over K-10, reopening at 6 a.m. Thursday and Friday if weather permits.
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Kansas University Chancellor Named APLU Board Chair
Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little was elected chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities during the annual meeting in Indianapolis. The APLU, with over 230 member public universities and systems across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, focuses on research policy and advocacy for public higher education.
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Plan Vitter adds framework for KU diversity goals
Plan.Vitter outlines a university wide framework to advance diversity and equity at KU. Vice Provost Nate Thomas and Communications Manager Jill Hummels say more actions are in progress behind the scenes. The town hall drew roughly 1,000 at the Kansas Union with Rock Chalk Invisible Hawk demanding changes by Jan. 19. Vitter departs KU this semester for Mississippi, with Interim Provost Sara Rosen set to stay involved.
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KU Housing Costs Edge Up With Crimson Flex Plan
KU proposes higher housing rates for 2016 17 with a double room in a renovated hall and Crimson Flex dining plan. It tops state schools except Wichita State at 10 694 for a typical room and meal. Midwest four year public average is 9186. KU expects 4900 capacity and about 27 million operating budget next year. The priciest KU housing option remains to be confirmed.
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Kansas University and peers propose 2016-17 room rates
Kansas Board of Regents plan lists typical 2016-17 room and meal costs for six state universities. KU 9586 dollars at 2.8 percent, K State 8520 at 3.5, Wichita State 10694 at 1.2, Emporia State 7768 at 5.2, Pittsburg State 7572 at 2.7, Fort Hays State 7669 at 2.6. New Mc Carthy Hall set at 10154 per resident. Miller and Watkins halls at 2716 with meal plans extra. Residence residents must buy meals except Watkins and Miller. Endowment funds help keep rates low for women residents.
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