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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 2007
Page
2
From North Lawrence head north on U S Highway 59 and follow it west toward Perry. When the highway splits from U S 24 turn right north on U S 59 and continue about three miles. The art will be visible on the west side of the road.
Call Sound Off at 832 7297 to hear a recording inviting you to leave your question. The message guides listeners on how to participate and submit inquiries for broadcast.
By Rowlett Riley reports reader suggestions to improve campus and school safety. Larry Brockman, retired, urges closing half the cars around the KU campus to cut traffic and reduce alcohol related problems. Trisha Tyree, chiropractic assistant, proposes metal detectors in schools as a potential crime prevention measure.
Monarch Watch hosts an open house at Foley Hall West Campus inviting families to watch a butterfly emerge from a chrysalis. Director Chip Taylor expects 20 to 25 species on display with 300 chrysalides given to children and workshops on butterflies. The event runs 8 am to 3 pm with a focus on monarch arrival and summer’s end.
KU leaders urged a university wide strategic plan to unify KU’s parts and push growth. Hemenway outlined goals to raise four year graduation rates and boost research funding from about $292 million to $400 million. Provost Lariviere shared Raul’s story to push broader diverse faculty recruitment, stressing minority representation as essential for Kansas.
Lawrence public schools officials say the district acted promptly during a week of bomb threats in April. Rick Gammill notes an already tested emergency plan and district policies on cyberbullying. Officials discuss privacy, mental health records sharing, and National Instant check system data as state and federal reviews continue.
Alvamar Country Club hosts a Casino Night on September 29 from 7 to 11 p.m. to benefit Cottonwood Inc, a nonprofit aiding people with developmental disabilities. Tickets are 50 dollars per person. space is limited and reservations with Bryan Minnis at 842-2764 are due by September 24.
The Kansas Supreme Court hears Murray's request for a new murder trial over the stabbing death of Ross in 2003. Murray, jailed for life at El Dorado, disputes key trial witnesses and hearsay rulings, while questions focus on testimony and police conduct from 2005. The court’s decision could hinge on whether certain statements and evidence were properly admitted, with a ruling expected no earlier than Oct 28.
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