Leadership change at KU Hospital marks continuity in turnaround
The KU Hospital seal of success rests on team effort led by Irene Cumming and subsequent chiefs. Bob House steps aside as board chair after 15 years guiding the 17 year transformation, with Greg Graves taking the helm while House remains on the board to assist. Page continues as president and CEO guiding ongoing growth and recognition.
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Latin America Faces Economic Malaise and Disenchantment
At a Chile conference former President Pi era described Latin America as the land of hope and frustration. Regions face a perfect storm as China slows, commodity prices fall, investors pull back, and a stronger dollar raises import costs. Brazil endures a sharp crisis with an expected near two percent contraction this year.
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Latin America’s slow growth signals a new era of disillusion
Andres Oppenheimer argues Latin America faces several years of slower growth with 2013 forecasts showing Brazil at 2.2 percent, Argentina 0.7 percent, and Venezuela contracting 7 percent amid record inflation. He warns populist leaders, plunging poll numbers, and missed investment opportunities risk delaying a rebound and urges diversification, education, and infrastructure to break the cycle.
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Public Forum on Just Food Board Oversight
Ken Meyer of Lawrence criticizes Just Food board for lax oversight and fiscal risk. He questions directors' diligence and ability to fund obligations while urging community engagement and careful governance before serving on nonprofit boards.
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Wrong focus in Sept. 15 police action at KU fraternities
Sam Bell criticizes media emphasis on intoxicated unconscious women while two groups of fraternity men carried them to frat houses. He notes no man could name the woman and questions the intentions of the carriers. He calls for stronger campus consent and safety measures at Kansas University.
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Lawrence
Edgehill Road cleaned by Sigma Phi Epsilon volunteers
Sigma Phi Epsilon led by president Matthew D. Gorby has weekly trash cleanups on Edgehill Road since fall 2014. The effort, praised by Steven C. Watts, has made the road notably tidier and less cluttered.
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Old Home Town Years Ago in 1915
The Lawrence Daily Journal World reports city library basement repairs planned by City Engineer Dunmire to add storage and juvenile space. A Douglas County Fair opening brings optimism for a strong event. A fire damages a barn at 743 Rhode Island Street after children playing with matches sparked the blaze. The University of Kansas School of Medicine faces space and equipment shortages as its largest freshman class to date strains facilities in Lawrence.
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