Dr. Stacey Jones, Hays, attended the 49th annual Heart of American Contact Lens and Primary Care Congress, one of the world's largest contact lens and primary eyecare conferences. The program covered new and advanced techniques for contact lenses, the latest information on the medical treatment of eye diseases, the latest in glaucoma management and new innovations in enhancing patient's vision.

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Chapman Rackaway, associate professor of political science at Fort Hays State University, has been added to the authorship team for the fifth edition of "American Government: Politics and Political Culture." The book, co-authored by William Lyons and John M. Scheb II, is a basic textbook for introductory American government classes. It covers elements of preparing students to be active citizens and engaged voters. The book explores the writing of the Constitution, civil rights and liberties, the workings of the electoral system, and the institutions of government.

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