Good morning, Lawrence.

KU Student Affairs will lead the return of the homecoming parade after seven years along Jayhawk Boulevard on the KU campus at 6 p.m. Oct.

23 — registered groups must apply by Oct. 9.

Ten Kansas science teachers are attending the Ecosystems of Kansas Summer Institute at the KU Field Station north of Lawrence from today until June 5.

Guided by KU researchers, they will explore local streams, prairies, and woodlands to enhance hands-on science learning.

Daphne Tibbetts, a KU graduate from Auburn, was selected for the 2026 Rubinstein/Mason Award to support her graduate study in library science, and she will attend Indiana University-Bloomington in the fall to work with the Korean language collection.

The award honors her passion for libraries as she prepares to become a Korean studies librarian.

The University of Kansas has launched the Center for Workplace Excellence to help businesses and nonprofits build workforce skills through customizable professional development programs (supported by JCERT) and leadership coaching at KU's Overland Park campus.

It will offer on-demand workshops and tailored sessions that target today’s workplace challenges.

Sustainability Action Network is hosting a wildfire preparation workshop in Lawrence on Thursday, June 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Flory Building (Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St) where Kansas Forest Service specialist Shawna Hartman will explain home defensible zones and fire-resistant building techniques.

The City of Lawrence will offer a $2 discount on downtown parking when visitors use mobile apps and enter code SCORELAWRENCE26 from June 8 through June 30 to boost local visits for events, dining, and shopping.

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.

Painting with Nature

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Light snacks provided — Explore nature-inspired art techniques and create a unique book of sketches with natural dyes.

Kansas Sunflowers Workshop

9 AM - 12 PM — ART EMERGENCY — Materials provided — Create unique sunflower brooches or barrettes from an 1800's Kansas Atlas.