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In each issue of KU Connection we try to deliver stories
of people whose accomplishments reflect the strength of KU.
This month we profile two winners of KU's highest honor, the
Distinguished Service Citation. And we tell the story of WNBA
star Lynn Pride, whose determination helped her return to
school to complete her degree. The generosity of Dana and
Sue Anderson is building a new strength center for 600 varsity
athletes, and Sherman Steinzeig will provide medical scholarships
to help future doctors develop their skills. Finally, our
New Faces on Campus article offers glimpses of new leaders
on Mount Oread.
KU people are our business at the Kansas Alumni Association,
and your support helps provide resources through which we
can tell their stories. For that we thank you. And, as always,
we hope you enjoy this June edition of KU Connection.
With warmest wishes from the Hill,
The Kansas Alumni Association
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Thanks to KU, the city of Lawrence cracked the top
10 of Forbes magazine's annual Best Places for Business
and Careers list, ranking ninth out of the 96 cities
in the "smaller metro areas" category. Read
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When Lynn Pride reported to her WNBA training camp
in April, she packed the essentials, including her Western
Civilization reading materials. Former KU star Pride
completed her degree in African-American studies this
May. When she was drafted by the Women's National Basketball
Association, she was two semesters shy of her degree. Read More
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More than 4,000 members of the Class of 2002 marched
through the Campanile and down the Hill to Memorial
Stadium at the University's 130th Commencement May 19.
Though the skies were gray, graduates and their families
beamed with pride as they continued the tradition that
has distinguished KU Commencement since 1924. Read
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KU
in the Capitol
KU has announced a series of budget cuts to help absorb
$7.1 million reduction to its state-funded budget for
the new fiscal year. They include laying off staff and
eliminating vacant positions, closing or reorganizing
units, and initiating a voluntary summer leave-without-pay
program. KU will grant no regular salary increases,
nor will any of the other Regents universities.
For the latest information, go to http://www.govrelations.ku.edu
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A project of the KU Memorial Unions, "This
Week In KU History" is going online Fall 2002. Learn More
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June 2002
