Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of September.
Good morning, Lawrence.
🎭 Culture
A sneak preview of a local film about Lawrence Transit driver Eddy Martinez will be hosted at the Lawrence Arts Center on Saturday, Sept.
19 at 6 p.m., with live poetry, a Q&A session, and free downtown loop bus rides (at 940 New Hampshire St).
Four artists are set to perform 'Sharing Home' at the Lawrence Art Center to explore immigration & belonging through poetry and music.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 at 940 New Hampshire St.
🎓 Education
Nine high school seniors from Bishop Seabury Academy, Lawrence High, and Free State have qualified as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, joining less than 1% of high school seniors nationally.
More than 1.2 million juniors took the 2025 PSAT, and finalist announcements are scheduled for spring and summer.
Fifteen KU instructional faculty earned promotions from the Lawrence and Edwards campuses, effective for the fall semester.
Officials praised the educators for their teaching and research excellence.
A University of Kansas professor and colleagues released a book chapter titled FAKE-ulty that examines the challenges first-generation higher ed professionals face when moving into faculty roles.
Their work offers guidance for navigating new academic paths — published Tuesday, Sept. 15.
University of Kansas linguistics experts found that Kansans say their speech is unaccented while outsiders hear a Southern accent, according to a study published Tuesday.
The research tested recordings with 64 participants and noted that speakers from Salina and Dodge City were rated as more country (reflecting regional stereotypes).
🏛️ Government
Residents will tour the completed Municipal Services and Operations campus at 1840 O’Connell Road on Thursday, Sept.
17 when the open house will kick off with a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. (Entry is free.)
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