KU endsowment hits record 110.2 million in donations
KU Endowment reports a record 110.2 million dollars in gifts for the last fiscal year, up 3.6 percent from the prior year, from 45 192 donors. The funds support KU and affiliated entities including athletics and KU Hospital and fuel the capital campaign efforts for scholarships faculty chairs and building projects.
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Students press governors candidates on Kansas Commitment
Kansas University and five other regents schools seek pledge from GOP and Democratic contenders on the $50 million Kansas Commitment. The plan would add 20.5 million for higher education inflation, restore 15.75 million for maintenance and repairs, spend 14.15 million for grads in high demand fields, and create a $10 million student aid program funded by campus sales tax and athletic funds.
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Lawrence doctor thrives after marrow transplant and Light the Night
Dr Rod Barnes recovering well after a five year fight with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and a successful bone marrow transplant. He joins the annual Light the Night Walk in Lawrence to support leukemia and lymphoma research, with a $100,000 fundraising goal and volunteers needed for the event.
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Regents to cut bachelor’s degree credit requirement
Kansas Board of Regents weighs lowering the minimum credit hours for a bachelor’s degree from 124 to 120, with the Academic Affairs Committee voting to bring the proposal to the full board at the October 2021 meeting. Staff argue the change would improve transferability and efficiency for mobile students.
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Wings for a Wish benefit set for Saturday in Lawrence
The Wings for a Wish fundraiser supports the Make A Wish Foundation Kansas chapter. For 40 dollars, participants fly from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lawrence Municipal Airport in 30 minute aerial tours over KU campus and Clinton Lake, plus aviation exhibits. A pancake feed from 8 to 11 a.m. costs six dollars. Tickets at the airport or Westside 66. Call 785-691-7649 for details. Sponsored by the City of Lawrence Aviation Advisory Board Chi Omega and Great Plains Media.
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Linwood Library to Move to Larger Quarters
Linwood Community Library will close downtown today at 7 30 p m and plans to reopen October 18 in larger quarters at 19649 Linwood Road. During the move regular programs will run but the library will be closed. An open house is set for 2 p m October 17 at the former New Linwood Cafe.
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Sue Peavy
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Gasoline prices patrol seeks deals
Gas prices as low as 2.51 were found at Presto 602 W Ninth St If you find a lower price call 832 7154
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