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more culturally inclusive, that I think is really important. It also helps promote education for Native Americans which is really important."
Galen Springer, a University and Haskell Indian Nations University alumnus, said he was glad to come back to the University for the event.
"It's interesting for me because I graduated here [in the Lied Center] so I'm happy to return to share
some of my traditions," Springer said. "There's a great community here and while I'd like to have seen more dancers, the community turnout was good to see."
Springer came to the powwow as a champion dancer, having danced at similar festivals throughout the country. The dancing held in the auditorium, featured performers from various tribes and ages.
One dance, a favorite among the crowd, was held specifically for the "tiny tots," where children from
To learn more about how to get involved with Native American culture on campus, visit the KU First Nations Student Association's Facebook page.
"There are all kinds of dances," Marlond said. "A lot of them are done by the younger generation to honor those who have either passed on or who can no longer dance."
the audience and performers were invited on stage.
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Official says state security strong despite cut funds
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TOPEKA - Even with further military budget cuts to the National Guard, strong partnerships and resources are in place to safeguard the state's citizens, the adjutant general of the Kansas National Guard said.
Last week Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli gave his annual report to lawmakers on changes and improvements being made to his office, which manages the National Guard, the Division of Emergency Management, and Kansas Homeland Security. Over a 10-year period, about $1.2 trillion was taken out of the state's emergency/security budget, making it tougher to provide maximum public safety to the state, Tafanelli said.
"What we're really trying to focus on is how far (ahead of) an event, before something bad happens, can we detect something and then feed that information back up into the Intel committee and take the appropriate measures to kind of (remove) those threats out of the state," he said.
But, Tafanelli also said the "very tight" relationship among the National Guard, Kansas Homeland Security, the state's emergency management division, and federal government agencies - as well as improved local facilities - ensures that the agencies will continue to meet high security standards.
Some of those actions include video monitoring of doorways, putting film on glass to keep it from shattering, and arming soldiers at the facilities to provide greater safety and security as they go about their regular duties. It's been an "ongoing process" to make improvements and to assess security threats from across the country, Tafanelli told lawmakers.
"The governor asked us to really take a good hard look at our security that we have at our facilities (and) the security that we have for our soldiers and our airmen," Tafanelli said. "We've taken a number of actions to harden the facilities that we have across the state."
The Intelligence Fusion Center, located in Topeka, is a resource provided in all states. Homeland security analysts in the center are dedicated to meet the classified and unclassified needs of the state, including processing information from the Pentagon, according to the center's annual report. Seventeen states have been interested in Kansas' ability to bring in federal resources, Tafanelli told lawmakers
With the pressure to cut budgets, the department
is looking to increase its partnerships. Last year, the National Guard teamed up with the University of Kansas School of Business to try and market the fields of emergency management, homeland security, or military service to 18 through 24-year-olds. Tafanelli said only about 23 percent of all 18 to 24-year-olds are eligible for military service; individuals can be disqualified because of a criminal record or health issues.
We've taken a number of actions to harden the facilities that we have across the state."
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Baxter Schanze/KANSAN The Campanile stands on top of the hill and is currently under construction.
"I will not support or call for a tax increase on small businesses in Kansas," Brownback said. "My focus is on managing spending, not on raising taxes. Our goal is not to fund the growth of state government; it is to help the Kansas economy grow."
The stone was last cleaned five to 10 years ago.
Construction will likely be complete sometime in April.
In a recent press release, Brownback outlined his priorities in balancing the state's budget and said "there are difficult decisions to be made."
source: Paul Graves, deputy director for Design and Construction Management
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As director of both Kansas Homeland Security and Kansas Emergency Management, as well as responsibilities for oversight of the Kansas Army and the Air National Guards, Tafanelli fears security threats will continue to grow in the next few years, whether they're from ISIS, Afghanistan, China, or Korea.
Tafanelli said he remained hopeful that the state agencies will continue to take appropriate measures to ensure public safety despite past and future budgetary cuts. Under Gov. Sam Brownback's administration, state growth has fallen to 1.8 percent, from 9.1 percent growth in the period 1966 to 2010.
Campanile under construction for stone cleaning and repair
"We find ourselves when we're downsizing that the operation requirements continue to go up and the threats continue to increase." Tafanelli said.
The Campanile is currently under construction for stone repair, Erinn Barcomb-Peterson, director for News and Media Relations, said in an email.
Other threats have become more prevalent including cyberattacks, and with the links the state and country have globally, Tafanelli said, cyberthetres are a clear and present danger in Kansas every day. The department also looks at emerging health issues, such as Ebola, and what measures it needs to take.
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The stone repair and cleaning will likely be complete sometime in April, Paul Graves, deputy director for Design and Construction Management, said.
"We want it done well in advance of Commencement." Graves said.
Barcomb-Peterson said the work will be finished before commencement.
University Commencement is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. May 15.
Graves said stone repair and cleaning is done on an as-needed basis. He said he thought the stone was last cleaned five to 10 years ago.
For more information and other construction projects, visit the Design and Construction management website.
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