Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
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🎓 Education
The Center for Educational Opportunity Programs will celebrate first-generation Jayhawks at its seventh annual 'I Am First Too' poster unveiling from 3—4 p.m. on Nov.
3. Sen. Jerry Moran, a KU alumnus, is honored for his long support of educational access and first-generation success.
Last month, KU Design students, faculty and alumni were honored at AIGA Kansas City's 20th Annual A-Awards Gala held at the Zhou B Art Center in the 18th and Vine Jazz District.
KU students earned 13 awards including the Best in Class Award for Brand and Identity while Assistant Professor Matthew Cook secured two professional awards.
The Kansas Livestock Foundation, in partnership with Merck Animal Health, is collecting used Ralgro and Revalor cartridges to fund scholarships for veterinary students, with each returned cartridge adding $0.25 to the scholarship fund.
Members can drop off cartridges at local Kansas Livestock Association meetings or at the Merck Animal Health booth at the upcoming KLA Convention + Expo in November.
🌲 Environment
Researchers at the University of Kansas have released the Kansas Energy Transition Atlas (covering 105 counties) that maps county rules which may help or block wind energy projects.
The resource provides key data such as turbine counts and transmission lines so that landowners, officials and developers can plan future energy projects.
A KU team led by associate professor Maggie Wagner studied soils from six Kansas sites and found that soil microbes with a history of drought better supported native plants than crops, as detailed in Nature Microbiology.
The genetic analysis revealed that the legacy effects of these microbes influenced plant responses to water stress—findings that could help guide future farm practices.
🏥 Health
The University of Kansas Health System’s Care Collaborative and Medical Center announced new initiatives supported by a $12.1 million grant from the Patterson Family Foundation to build specialty care networks that improve rural access.
The teams will use telehealth to connect rural providers with specialists — such as neurology and pulmonology — and offer training to boost local care.
🎉 Lawrence Events
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The Unteachables Comedy Tour
8-11 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Cash only — Enjoy a night of laughs at this all-ages comedy show in the heart of Lawrence.
Pinkshift Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Cost info not provided — Experience a night of dynamic music with Pinkshift.
Daniel Donato Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Granada — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of live music with Daniel Donato at a local favorite venue.
Rexx Life Raj Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — The Bottleneck — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying performance from Rexx Life Raj in a popular local venue.
Pasta Night: Pici alla Carbonara
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Savor hand-made pici pasta with a classic carbonara sauce crafted from local ingredients.
Pasta Night: Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Enjoy authentic house-made gnocchi baked in tomato passata with mozzarella.
Pasta Night: Butternut Squash Ravioli
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations recommended — Enjoy house-made butternut squash ravioli in a cozy wine bar setting.
Pasta Night: Pici al fumo
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy hand-made pici pasta with fumo sauce along with a variety of Italian dishes and a full wine list.
Pop-Up Dinner & Wine Experience
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations requested — Enjoy a unique pop-up dining experience featuring rotating dishes paired with exceptional wines.
Pasta Night: Orecchiette Pugliese
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy hand-made orecchiette with sausage and broccoli in a cozy wine bar setting.
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