Gift to fund new KU business school gains momentum
John B. Dicus of Capitol Federal Savings backs KU efforts to replace the aging Summerfield Hall with a six story 165000 square foot School of Business. Dean Neeli Bendapudi envisions a lime stone building that blends with campus and includes conference spaces as shown in a Perkins Will rendering.
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Kansas University School of Business
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Capitol Federal Savings
Topeka
Neeli Bendapudi
KU School of Business
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Sunflower Showdown feels different with Missouri in SEC
The Kansas Kansas State rivalry gains new meaning as Missouri joins the SEC raising the Sunflower Showdown stakes. Jayhawks both new and old embrace a fresh approach and say the Saturday matchup feels markedly different this year.
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Jayhawks
Kansas State
Faster genome test could save newborn lives, researchers say
Dr. Stephen Kingsmore of Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas City says a new rapid genome testing method can deliver patient data in time to influence care. Scientists report a faster approach to identify genetic diseases in newborns, potentially improving outcomes.
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Stephen Kingsmore
Pediatric
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Kansas City
Romney Obama Debated PBS Funding With Focus Group Dials
A group of 14 undecided voters at the Dole Institute watched the first presidential debate between Romney and Obama. They used adjustable dials to rate statements during the 90 minutes, while over a hundred others watched on a large screen outside. Kathie Stovall called Romney’s PBS remark a stupid move.
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Public Broadcasting Service
Dole Institute of Politics
Barack Obama
Romney
University of Denver
Kansas University
Mary Bannart
PBS
Kathie Stovall
Lawrence
Romney Debate Boosts GOP Momentum
Mitt Romney pressed President Obama on health care and jobs during Wednesday’s debate, placing Obama on the defensive. Romney outlined tax cuts, deregulation, and repeal of Obamacare while avoiding detailed funding plans. Obama offered limited rebuttal as the exchange ended without a decisive clash.
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Washington
Mitt Romney
Barack Obama
Romney Obama Debate Highlights Narrowly Swung Favor
In a 90 minute Denver debate, Romney faced questions on his claim that 47 percent of Americans are government dependents. The exchange underscored a wonky format unlikely to shift the national race. Polls show Obama ahead in battlegrounds, while Republicans praised Romney for taking the aggressive stance.
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Obama
Banned Darwin Book Card From Lawrence Library Event
The excerpt discusses Darwin's Origin of Species banned in Tennessee 1925 to 1967. It notes El Dorado High School censorship attempts and honors a defiant science teacher who earned an Environmental Science degree. The card is part of 2012 Banned Books Week trading card project by Lawrence Public Library.
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Lawrence Public Library
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