Source: Les Hannah, 785-826-2928, ldhannah@k-state.edu

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

K-STATE AT SALINA TO HAVE DIVERSITY POWWOW APRIL 4

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A softball tournament also 1xbet best casino website part of the event and will start at 8 a.m. at Salina's Thaemert Field. For more information on how to register for the tournament, contact Danielle Brown at 785-826-2969 or dnbrown@k-state.edu.