Good morning, Lawrence.

An art exhibition on age-friendly health care opens at KU Medical Center Oct.

17 through Jan. 6. Organized by Washburn University professor Marguerite Perret, the show offers interactive works and public programs on Nov. 17 and Dec. 3 (by appointment) for visitors to learn about art's impact on healing.

KU professor Kelly H.

Chong presents a new documentary exploring racial trauma and mental health in Asian American communities using personal testimony and historical analysis; it will air at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 22 on Topeka’s PBS station KTWU.

Lawrence’s Cultural Arts Commission will honor six artists and educators with the 2026 Phoenix Awards during the Winter Inclusive Market, announced by the city; a four-member quorum selected awardees for their contributions to the local arts scene (including educators, artists and community advocates).

The Commons at KU will host three fall Red Hot Research events in Watson Library on Oct.

30, Nov. 6, and Dec. 4, featuring six-minute faculty talks on varied topics + a separate graduate research event is set for Nov. 13 in Alderson Auditorium at Kansas Union.