Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
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🏘️ Community
Scout, a 2-year-old pitbull mix (known for tossing toys to fetch them), is available for adoption at Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E.
19th St, where she seeks a calm home and the fee is reduced to $25 through Sunday, May 31.
🎓 Education
A new book introduces creative classroom strategies for college teachers and students, offering simple methods to boost engagement and ownership in learning.
Published on Thursday, May 28, KU professor Deborah Whaley and other experts provide fresh ideas from diverse disciplines (arts, sciences, and more) to help educators innovate.
At the Lawrence Adult Education Center graduation held Thursday, 29 graduates were praised for their resilience and determination (earning GEDs and high school diplomas).
Program coordinator Ashley Eicholtz and Principal Mark Preut shared hopeful messages, and enrollment for August classes is now open.
The University named five instructors at its Lawrence campus as the 2026 Kemper Fellows for Teaching Excellence this spring (each teacher receives $7,500 for their innovative, student-focused work).
The honorees will be celebrated at the University Teaching Awards event in September.
🎉 Lawrence Events
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Bobcat Goldthwait Live Comedy Show
7 p.m. — The Comedy Club of Lawrence — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a hilarious night with comedian Bobcat Goldthwait, known for his unforgettable performances and directing talents.
Alpha Wolf Concert
6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Ticketed event — Experience the thrilling sounds of Alpha Wolf live in Lawrence, KS.
Articulated Figures Workshop
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee applies — Create and design unique posable figures using die-cut components and mixed media.
Wearable Art Earrings Workshop
9 AM - 12 PM — ART EMERGENCY — Class fees apply — Create unique earrings using mixed media with friends during this fun morning workshop.
Therapeutic Breathwork Introduction
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Be Moved Studio — Free entry — Explore the connection between breathwork, emotional healing, and personal transformation in a guided experience.
Cyanotypes at the Wetlands
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee applies — Create stunning art using nature with the ancient cyanotype technique.
Small Town Urban Sketching Class
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee required — Explore historic architecture and learn urban sketching techniques in a creative outdoor setting.
Alex Meixner Polka Party
4-8 p.m. — Douglas County Fairgrounds - Building 21 — Suggested donation of $10 — Dance the evening away with music from Grammy-nominated Alex Meixner and family-friendly fun.
Severe Weather Preparedness Workshop
4-5 p.m. — Watkins Community Museum-History — Free admission — Learn from experts on safety tips for severe weather in Kansas.
Levee Sketching Field Trip
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Free — Explore the scenic Kaw River while sketching nature and learn Japanese book binding.
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