Regents weigh emeritus title for Budig at KU
Kansas University may grant Gene Budig the title of chancellor emeritus in recognition of 30 years of service. The Academic Affairs Standing Committee approved moving the proposal to the full Kansas Board of Regents for Sept 15 16. Budig served KU chancellor 1980 1994 and led MLBs American League as president 1994 1999.
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Fudora man to sue over ballot access for Congress bid
Wayne Briscoe, 57, a Fudora resident, plans a writ of mandamus against the State Objections Board after denial of his petition to run as an independent for Kansas third district. He filed Aug 2, waiting 10 days for verification, then learned of the denial Aug 17 and appealed last week arguing insufficient affidavits and improper notice.
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Haskell convocation urges perseverance amid low graduation rate
Hundreds of Haskell Indian Nations University students attended convocation as Lieutenant Governor Jefferson Keel urged persistence and self motivation. The DOE listed Haskell among colleges with a 9 percent graduation rate, while officials plan a new October opening of a student success center to improve outcomes.
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Dinner and a movie trivia prize at Lawrence.com
Lawrence runs a weekly contest where readers answer a trivia question each Monday. Correct answers enter a drawing for two movie tickets and dinner at a local venue, with entries due by 3 p.m. Thursday.
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Nicotine Anonymous Group Forms in Lawrence
A former smoker starts a free weekly Nicotine Anonymous support group in Lawrence for smokers, former smokers, and loved ones. Meetings begin Sept 20 at 6 p.m. at 3205 Clinton Parkway Court with facilitator Cynthia sharing her quit journey and offering contact via nicotine.anon gmail.com.
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Rewards program for blood donors starts
The American Red Cross launches a donor rewards program to boost blood donations. Donors at a Red Cross center or drive are entered to win a $100 gas card daily through Sept. 15. A Sept. 9 drive at First Christian Church in Lawrence runs noon to 6 p.m., with a free Red Crossing Racing hat for participants. Schedule via redcrossblood.org or 800-733-2767. online registration at redcrossracing.com accrues points for prizes.
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Gasoline prices dip to 2.49 at several stations
The Journal-World reports gas prices down to 2.49 per gallon at multiple stations with a call-in number 832 7154 for lower prices and a note to follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
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