Some KU offices to extend hours

Some Kansas University offices will extend their hours next week as students return in preparation for the spring semester.

Offices will be staffed from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 18, Jan. 19 and Jan. 20.

The following offices will extend their hours: Academic Achievement & Access Center, 22 Strong Hall; Bursar’s Office, 20 Carruth-O’Leary; campus phone operators, 864-2700; College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Services, 109 Strong Hall; Computing Help Desk, 864-0200; Department of Student Housing, Suite DSH in Corbin Hall; Freshman-Sophomore Advising Center, 126 Strong Hall; International Scholar and Student Services, 2 Strong Hall; KU Card Center, Level 4 in the Kansas Union; New Student Orientation, 213 Strong Hall; Office of Admissions & Scholarships, KU Visitor Center; Office of Student Financial Aid, 50 Strong Hall; Office of Multicultural Affairs, 145 Strong Hall; Office of the University Registrar, 121 Strong Hall; Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success, 133 Strong Hall; and Parking Department, Allen Fieldhouse Parking Garage.

Kline has largest campaign war chest

Topeka — Kansas Atty. Gen. Phill Kline has the most money in his political war chest of any statewide officeholder in that all-important category called “cash on hand.”

Kline, a Republican, has $220,398, while Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, a Democrat, has $150,216.

“Cash on hand” is the amount of money politicians report having through Dec. 31, 2004, according to campaign finance reports.

Many political observers see the “cash on hand” as fuel for future political ambitions.

Kline has been mentioned by some as a possible challenger to Sebelius in 2006, but he has said he won’t make his mind up whether to run for governor until fall.

Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh reported having $26,028 cash on hand, while Treasurer Lynn Jenkins had $22,922 and Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger had $19,700.