Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of September.
Good morning, Lawrence.
🎭 Culture
KU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute holds its annual Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration on Oct.
12, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at KU Innovation Park Auditorium. Native experts from six tribes share history and culture with a meal by chef Melissa Garrett (Cherokee), 55 spots available at $80 for members.
🎓 Education
Alex Red Corn has been confirmed as Haskell Indian Nations University's president by federal officials on Monday and will lead efforts to boost student success + sovereignty.
His appointment replaces interim leadership and meets calls from local commissions for stable administration.
KU's School of Education & Human Sciences launched its new fully online master's in Higher Education Administration on Monday, Sep.
28. The 33-credit-hour program (structured in eight-week asynchronous terms) offers flexible study for working professionals (virtual info sessions available).
Lawrence school board members met Monday and approved 10 capital projects worth $8.5 million for upgrades, including a redesigned Centennial entry & solar panel installation at Woodlawn, while Superintendent Jeanice Swift said all preschool spots are full with a waitlist available for interested families.
New research from University of Kansas found that 85.7% of primary sources in 46 online social studies resources favor pro-imperial perspectives & employ balance sheet methods that ask students to weigh historical pros and cons.
The study suggests teachers need better-vetted materials with more diverse voices.
KU Field Station is hosting Visitors’ Day by opening a 1.5-mile loop on Saturday, Oct.
3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Armitage Education Center; participants must follow safety guidelines — wearing long pants and closed-toe shoes — as they explore restricted research areas.
🏛️ Government
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical invites residents to share feedback by completing an online survey open until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.
30 + visit fire stations during open houses on Oct. 10, Oct. 24, Nov. 7, and Nov. 21 to help shape its strategic plan.
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