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Photo courtesy Rachel Seymour, Randall Sanders and Megan True of the University Daily Kansan
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An early morning wind storm struck Lawrence and the KU campus March 12, causing widespread damage and forcing the cancellation of classes March 13. Fortunately only one student was hurt, but his injuries were not severe. Officials initially estimated the damage to campus at $6 million, but the inspection of buildings continues. A photo gallery shows some of the damage. KU Endowment has also created a comprehensive web page with links to photos and articles about how the storm affected campus and the surrounding community, and how you can help KU rebuild.
 Let the madness begin! More than one storm raged March 12, as the Jayhawks leveled the Texas Longhorns in the Big 12 Tournament Championship game in Dallas. The regular season co-champion Jayhawks and league Coach of the Year Bill Self now will face Bradley in the opening round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament. The Ultimate Tournament Guide to KU Basketball includes all you need to find fellow Jayhawks both at tournament sites and watch parties in your area. Bookmark the Guide for reference throughout tournament play. We’ll post the latest details about pep rallies, pre-game parties, contests and KU-friendly watering holes in your area!
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 KU in the Capitol
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Iraq war vet, legislator to thank KU for troop support Wednesday
To thank the University of Kansas for its support of U.S. troops serving in the Middle East, a state legislator who served in Iraq for a year will present an American flag to KU Chancellor Robert Hemenway at a ceremony March 15 in the Statehouse.
The flag, which flew over an air base near Baghdad on July 4, 2005, will be presented by state Rep. Lee Tafanelli, R-Ozawkie, in the rotunda as part of KU in the Capitol events. Tafanelli, a lieutenant colonel in the Kansas National Guard, is the commander of the Iola-based 891st Engineer Battalion. He resigned his seat in the House of Representatives when his unit was deployed in January 2005. He returned shortly before Christmas and was re-appointed to the legislature earlier this year. Read more
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KUMC Beat
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Weir Named Cancer Center Therapeutics, Discovery & Development Director
 In a move designed to speed the development and use of new drugs to fight cancer and other diseases, Scott Weir has joined the University of Kansas Cancer Center as the first director of its Office of Therapeutics, Discovery and Development. The appointment is the first of four planned this year as the university prepares to seek National Cancer Institute designation for the KU Cancer Center.
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Max calls it quits after a mere 60 years
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Hall-of-fame broadcaster Max Falkenstien called his final game in Allen Fieldhouse March 1, as the Jayhawks defeated Colorado. A commemorative No. 60 jersey was unfurled in Allen Fieldhouse, symbolizing his 60 years as the Voice of the Jayhawks. Read more.
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Kenyan KU student hopes to ‘build’ his country
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For KU junior John Mutiso, graduation in 2007 will mean the chance to help build his native Nairobi, Kenya— one structure at a time. “In Kenya, there’s a lot of improper construction,” said Mutiso, who is majoring in civil engineering. “After I graduate I want to go home to develop stable buildings in urban areas. I hope to help build the country.”
To help him achieve his goal, the School of Engineering awarded Mutiso a new civil engineering scholarship created for international students from developing nations. Read more.
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Need a few more reasons to brag about your alma mater? Try these:
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KU continues to make strides in all areas: including the recruitment of National Merit Scholars and overall research funding. Individual schools continue to excel nationally. Read more.
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 This Week In KU History
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March 5, 1934: Kansas Representative William H. Blount convenes a hearing in Topeka to investigate racial discrimination at the University of Kansas, with particular focus on the Medical School’s exclusionary practices that prevent African-American students from completing medical degrees at KU. Read the full story.
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