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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 2012
Page
3
KU marks its centennial homecoming with changes including a Friday parade at 6 pm rather than Saturday, a post parade pep rally, Glow KU light contest, and the Jayhawk Jog 5K kickoff Sunday morning. Matt Araiza leads a 15 member steering committee to honor history while forging new traditions.
Eudora resident Henrietta Olson, aged 108, will be feted at Medicalodges on Sunday with family, friends, and staff. Olson, known for her quiet, pointed remarks, recounts a century of life from horse-drawn wagons to the present as her stories enchant those around her.
A Saturday column argues Kansas State University and KU cannot reach top 50 public universities while nine regents oversee 32 institutions. It urges separate or dedicated boards for KU and KSU, noting regents cannot adequately manage all campuses and questioning the value of current governance for improving academic excellence.
Commentary argues Kansas state universities KU and KSU need separate governing boards, stronger leadership, and clear objectives to boost rankings and success. Praises Wefald era progress at KSU, criticizes past regents inaction, and urges decisive changes to attract talent and foster excitement about academic excellence in Kansas.
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