Cold weekend forecast chills readers and Cyclones heat up indoors
A bitterly cold weekend is forecast with 25 to 35 below wind chills, mostly cloudy skies and a 30 percent chance of light snow. Tonight brings diminishing wind and clearer skies, with Sunday turning cold and dry. The sports page notes the Cyclones were hot inside despite the cold weather.
Germer to step down at Ottawa University after 30 years
Hal Germer, age 64, will retire as Ottawa University president and hand the role to John Neal. Germer plans moving to Phoenix with his wife Laura and spending a year at Oxford University studying Reformation in Europe. Neal, named president in mid October, will continue the $18.5 million fund-raising campaign and oversee global satellite centers.
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Neal named Ottawa University president amid transition
John Neal was officially named Ottawa University president in October after serving as president designee since August. He moved into the president's house, travels to satellite campuses, and leads a multi campus, global university with about 8,000 students. He calls the role demanding yet rewarding as OU operates traditional and non traditional campuses worldwide.
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New Speaker Kent Glasscock Faces Unity Challenge in Kansas House
Kent Glasscock, elected Kansas House Speaker with a one vote margin, vows open doors and listening across 78 Republicans to unite the chamber. The 48 year old veteran, former majority leader, aims to steer the body through a globalized economy amid intra party tensions and expectations of a governor's race.
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Turkey blocks EU rapid reaction force deal at NATO talks
At Brussels NATO ministers failed to resolve Turkish demands over full say in EU NATO ties for the 60,000 strong rapid reaction force. Albright and Clinton sought compromise but Ankara insisted on complete consultation, leaving the pact unresolved despite heavy diplomatic pressure.
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Washington Eyes Bush Cabinet Picks in Early List
President elect Bush narrows White House staff and Cabinet possibilities. Names floated include Colin Powell for secretary of state and offers span Agriculture to Energy posts with governors, lawmakers, and party figures among the potential appointees.
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