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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Road trip stops 12 10 spots worth pulling over to see in Kansas
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Award watching Two football players are early candidates for national awards
CRIME
University employee pleads guilty to sex crime charge
Gary Baker, a KU employee; pleaded guilty on Friday, July 13, to aggravated sexual battery.
The plea is in connection to a March 24 incident in which Baker used force to sexually assault the victim in his rural home. Prosecutors originally charged Baker with rape, but agreed to a lesser charge of aggravated sexual battery in exchange for the plea.
arouse his sexual desires." Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigators believe Baker was under the influence of alcohol before the assault.
Baker admitted in court that he touched the victim with "intent to
According to defense attorney John Kerns, Baker remains free on bond while under electronic monitoring and alcohol testing. He is barred from any contact with the victim.
District Judge Michael Malone will decide whether Baker is granted jail time or probation in the sentencing hearing on Aug. 10 at 2:30 p.m.
Spooner Hall is getting a new roof. Built in 1894, Spooner was KU's sixth building, and served as our first free-standing library.
POLICE REPORTS
Jessica Tierney
Information based on the Douglas County Sheriff's Office booking recap.
- A 23-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Sunday at 2:04 a.m. on the 1300 block of Valley Lane on suspicion of operating under the influence, driving with a suspended, revoked or cancelled license, and interference with duties of the officer. Bond was set at $1,200 and paid.
- A 33-year-old Lawrence woman was arrested Saturday at 11:44 p.m. on the 2400 block of Ousadhani Road on suspicion of burglary of a dwelling, theft of property or services less than $1,000, domestic battery, criminal trespass and four counts of failure to appear in municipal court. Bond was not set.
A 32-year-old Wichita woman was arrested Saturday at 9:40 a.m. on the 3600 block of E. 25th Street on suspicion of misdemeanor and felony possession of a contained substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and endangering a child. Bond was set at $5,000 and paid.
Bill Lacy, the director of the Dole Institute, said the event will consist of a 40 minute interview session. 20 to 30 minutes of Q&A and a book sale and signing.
Rumsfeld has held many prominent political positions, but most recently, he served as the Secretary of Defense for the Bush Administration.
The interview questions will follow the arc of Rumsfeld's career: his start, prominent roles, and decisions after the 9/11 tragedy and the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Rumsfeld is a friend of Bob Dole, and his family and helped with Bob Dole's campaign in 1996.
Former Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, will speak in a forum at the Dole Institute of Politics on July 26 at 4 p.m., according to a University news release.
POLITICS
Lacy encourages students to come early, because the venue will likely be at full capacity. The event is open to the public.
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MEDICINE
Donald Rumsfeld to speak at Dole Institute July 26
KU Cancer Center accepted as National Cancer Institute
in the country."
After speculation and an unofficial Facebook post by Senator Pat Roberts in late June, the University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) has officially been accepted as a National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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"We are extremely proud of what this designation means, and what it will mean to the people of Kansas and our region who deserve this level of care," said Roy Jensen, director of the cancer center, on the KUCC website. "The University of Kansas Cancer Center has now been recognized for having one of the best cancer centers
KUCC became one of the 67 NCI designated cancer centers in the country after applying for the designation in September 2011 and spending seven years investing toward the goal. As a designated center KUCC, will be able to receive federal funding, open more clinical trials and provide better care to Kansas cancer patients.
Officials also expects that the designation will continue to create more jobs and help the economy in addition to the 1,123 jobs and $450 million it had made as of last September.
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