Lawrence — With a predicted heat index of 107, the KU Department of Student Housing was trying to keep students out of the sun Sunday. So they allowed all incoming students to move into their dorms an hour and a half earlier than the usual 8 a.m. opening.
“With the heat index that was predicted for today, and these incredible temps, we just felt for the safety of the students and their families we wanted to get them in as early as possible, let them have a choice of being in before the mid-day heat hits,” said Director of Housing Diana Roberts.
Students received a helping hand while moving, interestingly enough, from H.O.T., the Hall Orientation Team. more...
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