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Professor profile: Steve Hawley

Steve Hawley, professor of physics and astronomy, is a former NASA astronaut who has flown five missions on the space shuttle. Here, he discusses his trips into space and how he relates orbiting Earth to teaching at KU. Watch video »

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Naomi “Toni” Lee Adams

Naomi “Toni” Lee Adams, 75, died March 28. Adams was a secretary for KU’s special education department for many years and retired in 1991. Her husband, John S. Adams of Lawrence, survives. Other survivors include one son, one daughter, three brothers, two sisters, 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Department of Special Education, sent in care of KU Endowment, P.O. Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044-0928.