Oread Books celebrates anniversary

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

In celebration of its 40th birthday, the Oread Bookstore at the Kansas Union is inviting customers to join for cake and book signings.

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Oread Bookstore celebrates its 40th birthday on campus.

The bookstore was founded in 1969 as a department of KU Bookstores.

The celebration will continue until April 26.

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