Good morning, Lawrence.

Minsky's Pizza permanently closed its Lawrence location after announcing the closure Monday on Facebook & thanking customers for their years of support.

No reason was provided for the decision.

The Spencer Museum of Art has chosen a painting as KU’s Common Work of Art to accompany this year’s KU Reads (Orbital) by Samantha Harvey.

The two-panel work (Winter Flight) by Kay WalkingStick is on display at the Michaelis Gallery, inviting campus dialogue throughout the upcoming school year.

The Spencer Museum at KU announced 'Winter Flight' by Kay WalkingStick as the KU Common Work of Art for the 2026-2027 academic year; the painting is on view in the Michaelis Gallery (part of the Empowerment exhibition) and ties into themes from KU Reads 'Orbital'.

On Friday, Jul. 31 — at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center’s Integrity Hall — graduates finished their 14‑week training and took their oath as U.S. Rep. Ron Estes addressed them and awards were presented for outstanding achievements.

The KU Center for Service Learning received external funding to continue its Trailblazers Mini-Grant and Cohort Program that supports over 25 student-led community projects in sustainability, youth mentorship, and health.

Applications for the next cycle open Aug. 10 with an information session on Aug. 31 in Summerfield Hall.

Embroidery on Postcards and Photographs

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Check website for pricing — Transform a black and white photograph or postcard into a unique art piece with embroidery techniques.