{"id":141,"date":"2026-02-09T19:35:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exhibits.truman.edu\/kirkbuilding\/?page_id=141"},"modified":"2026-10-08T20:00:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T20:00:51","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/exhibits.truman.edu\/kirkbuilding\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<a href=\"https:\/\/exhibits.truman.edu\/kirkbuilding\/about\/\" target=\"_self\">History<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/exhibits.truman.edu\/kirkbuilding\/remodel\/\" target=\"_self\">Renovations<\/a><h2>\n\t\t\tWant to know more about the mural in the Forum?\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Through a collaboration with the Special Collections &amp; University Archives, the mural shows the rich history of the University. 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