The University of Kansas – Spring Board Meeting
The University of Kansas Health System and The University of Kansas Medical Center’s Advancement Board held its annual Spring Board Meeting and social at the Academic Medical Center on April 26th. The board, comprised of business and civic leaders from Our Town, is a powerful advocate for the academic medical center. Pat McCown is the new board chairman. Mary Birch, Janie Gaunce, Dr. Lynn Kindred, Dr. Earl Merkel, Dr. Charlie Rhoades, and Jewel Scott were recognized as Lifetime Members.
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| Susan Wally, Cindy Reynolds and Kay Wolf, board members |
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| Dr. Roy Jensen and Joyce Hayhow, board members |
Also featured in the May 26, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Elissa Monroe
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