Good morning, Lawrence.

KU Libraries is hosting Love Data Week events from Feb.

9-13 at Watson Library — including a Data Café, drop-in librarian session and a data management workshop to help students and staff learn about research data. The series will connect campus research efforts with global best practices.

On Monday, Feb. 2, a study by KU professor Todd Hall found that AI tools sparked coworker discussions and improved team performance in a lab experiment (simulating a factory setup).

KU School of Architecture & Design announced its Spring 2026 Lecture Series, starting with the free KU Health & Wellness Symposium on Feb.

23 at Adams Alumni Center. The series continues with lectures from Doug Wignall on March 6 and Darryl Condon on March 27.

A KU professor has created an open-access journal called KUJIS to showcase undergraduate research in international studies.

The journal, launched with student editors and support from KU Libraries, gives capstone projects a new platform.

City contractors are blocking traffic and closing a sidewalk on 24th Street from Ponderosa Drive to Home Circle to replace a storm sewer.

The work will be completed Friday, Apr. 3 (pending weather delays).

The City of Lawrence released its 2026 Construction Preview today — detailing key road, bike lane, and sewer upgrades on 9th St, Bob Billings Parkway, and other corridors.

Residents can review maps and timelines online at lawrenceks.gov/construction.

KU’s Center for Community Health and Development had its WHO Collaborating Centre designation renewed for four years to share community health tools developed in collaboration with WHO and partners from nearly 300 countries.

The initiative helps advance global health lessons for use at the KU Office of Community Impact.

The McDonald’s All-American Games rosters show local college talent as Mizzou gets its first pair of all-Americans with five-star forward Toni Bryant and guard Jason Crowe Jr. while Kansas adds five-star guard Taylen Kinney and power forward Cydnee Bryant; the game is set for March 31 in Glendale, Arizona.

Arizona Wildcats at Kansas Jayhawks Basketball

8-10 p.m. — Allen Fieldhouse — Tickets required — Witness the exciting clash between Arizona and Kansas with the iconic 'Rock. Chalk. Jayhawk!' chant filling the arena.

Pasta Night: Tortellini in Brodo

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy house-made tortellini in broth and a taste of authentic Italian cuisine each week.

2026 Lawrence Polar Plunge

11 a.m. — Billy Mills Middle School — Registration fee required — Take a chilly dip to support Special Olympics Kansas and make a difference.

Houston Cougars at Kansas Jayhawks Basketball

8-10 p.m. — Allen Fieldhouse — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of Kansas Jayhawk Basketball with the iconic 'Rock. Chalk. Jayhawk!' chant.

Pasta Night: Gnocchi di Coniglio

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy hand-made ricotta gnocchi with braised rabbit complemented by a full wine list.

Seam Finishes Discussion

1-2 a.m. — Dillon's at 6th & Wakarusa — Free entry — Engage in a friendly sewing discussion sharing seam finish techniques and ideas.

Pasta Night: Lasagne

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Savor a special lasagne and enjoy house-made pasta with an array of authentic Italian sauces each week.