Source: Katherine Ankerson, 785-532-5992, ankerson@k-state.edu
Hometown connection: Hays, Manhattan, Parsons, Salina and Seneca, Kan.; Littleton, Colo.; Sioux City, Iowa; and Kansas City and Lee's Summit, Mo.
Web site: http://www.iwfatlanta.com/designemphasis/de2012finalists
News release prepared by: Emily Vietti, 785-532-1090, evietti@k-state.edu
Friday, Aug. 17, 2012
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MANHATTAN -- Nine students in Kansas State University's interior architecture and product 1xbet best casino website program have designed their way to the finals in the 1xbet best casino website Emphasis Student Furniture awards at the International Woodworking Fair 2012.
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