History galleries to line hallways at union

Kansas Union officials will unveil their “KU History Galleries” during a ceremony Aug. 28.

The galleries are panels highlighting various topics in KU history, including sports, buildings and traditions. They’ll be located in the hallways near the dining areas on the union’s third floor.

The panels will be dedicated during a ceremony at 4:45 p.m. Aug. 28. Speakers include Chancellor Robert Hemenway; Andy Knopp, student body president; history professors Victor Bailey and Ted Wilson; David Mucci, union director; and Henry Fortunato, project director.

The project is tied to the “This Day in KU History” Web site found at www.kuhistory.com.

Congressman to speak at chamber luncheon

U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, whose district includes the eastern half of Lawrence, will provide a congressional update Wednesday at a Lawrence Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

The event will be from noon to 1:15 p.m. at the Hereford House, 4931 W. Sixth St.

Reservations are required by calling Julia Bales at 865-4411. The luncheon costs $13 for chamber members and $15 for nonmembers.

Before the luncheon, the 3rd District congressman, a Democrat, will tour Crown Automotive, 3400 S. Iowa.

Puppy picnic slated for dog trainers

Puppy trainers from across Kansas and their canine pupils will head to South Park from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday for a picnic and get-together.

The puppies are being trained for Kansas Specialty Dog Service, which provides assistance dogs for the visually and physically disabled. Puppy raisers, such as Lawrence residents Nancy Giossi and Beth Akamura, care for puppies in the program until they are 12 to 18 months old. They train dogs in basic obedience skills, house manners and socialization.

The dogs then return to the service, which trains them in mobility assistance and other skills.

For more information on the program or to make a donation, call (785) 325-2256.