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IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK: Saralyn Reece Hardy, director of KU's Spencer Museum of Art, provides a foreword for "Kansas Murals: A Traveler's Guide," a book that features murals from across Kansas. Five murals at KU are featured in the book, including works in the Wesley Building, Pearson Hall, Lindley Hall, Watkins Memorial Health Center and Twente Hall. Several of the murals spotlighted in the book were painted by KU alumni.

KU HISTORY

On March 18, 1968, Robert Kennedy kicked off his presidential campaign with a pair of speeches at KU and K-State. Classes were canceled for his appearance, and a crowd estimated at 20,000 filled Allen Fieldhouse to hear his speech. Kennedy's speech was interrupted 38 times by applause, cheers and catcalls. For more, visit www.kuhistory.com