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Just prior to the beginning of each academic year, Fort Hays State University hosts a convocation. We use this annual gathering to look back on our achievements, welcome new faculty and staff, discuss important campus-wide projects and programs, and provide an overview of the state of the university. We also close the ceremony with what I think is the most inspiring thing we do to kick off the new academic year - we honor outstanding faculty.

The state of Kansas collected $11 million more sales and income tax revenue in August that predicted by fiscal analysts, officials said Friday. Gov.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday signed off on the approval from the agency’s independent vaccine advisers that recommended an updated coronavirus vaccine booster this fall.

AccordingtotheFortHaysStateDepartment of Art and Design, displays were spread out among a number of buildings and never had a formal gallery for years. In 1969, John C. Thorns, Jr. first presented his vision to the college administration for a regional art museum with educational laboratories to house the Department of Art. With the completion of Rarick Hall in the spring of 1981, Thorns’ vision was realized.

In the City Commission work session agenda, there were no corrections or additions made to the minutes of the August 4th work session. The following will be discussed in tonight’s City Commission meeting, beginning at 6:30.

Charrica Osborne remembers spending up to $800 of her own money every year on classroom supplies for her students at a Wichita public school as funding eroded under former Gov. Sam Brownback.

Dalton McCarty was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. For his eagle project, he relocated and restored a walking rosary path at St. Jude Catholic Church, his home parish. He was also recently awarded the Vigil Honor, the highest rank in scouting’s Order of the Arrow. He is a member of Boy Scout Troop 173 in South Bend, Indiana. Dalton is the son of Trent and Christy McCarty, South Bend. He is the grandson of Maribeth and the late Wayne McCarty, Hays, and Ray and Judy Marcotte, Plainville.