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Governor, K-State President Confer Degree Upon Kansas Farmer Who Sent N95 Mask to New York

Governor Laura Kelly and K-State President Richard Myers conferred a degree upon retired Kansas farmer Dennis Ruhnke, of Troy, who sent an N95 mask to New York's governor. Governor Kelly said Tuesday that Ruhnke shows the best in humanity and encapsulates what it means to be a Kansan. (Photo from governor's office.)
Tuesday, May 5th, 2020, by J. Schafer

Governor Laura Kelly and K-State President Richard Myers conferred a degree Tuesday upon retired Kansas farmer Dennis Ruhnke, of Troy, who sent an N95 mask to New York's governor. Governor Kelly said Ruhnke shows the best in humanity and encapsulates what it means to be a Kansan.

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