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Multigenerational Haskell exhibition gives dimension to Native people depicted in ‘cowboy art’
A new exhibition at Haskell’s Cultural Center and Museum builds on the Indigenous Renaissance by asking Native poets to redefine and recontextualize a white artist’s depiction of Native people at the turn of the 20th century.
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In race for Kansas governor, Masterson and Holscher focus on taxes and education funding
With Election Day less than a month away, Republican Ty Masterson and Democrat Cindy Holscher continue to focus on education and property taxes on the campaign trail.
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KU faculty union files grievance, bargains for pay increase
KU’s faculty union filed a grievance over an employee whose hours were reduced, and members remain frustrated by delays in pay negotiations for next year, the union’s president said.
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Community group pitches rehab of Lawrence Underground Railroad site for public education
A collective of community partners wants to rehabilitate an Underground Railroad site in Lawrence, currently serving as city storage, to be a public educational facility.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to hear update on Pinckney Coffee Shop
Lawrence school board members on Tuesday will hear updates on the student-focused coffee shop at Community Connections at Pinckney.
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KU breaks ground on observatory for historic telescope
Students and staff from KU gathered Friday to break ground on a new observatory on campus that will be the future home of a 140-year-old telescope.
Free State High School recognizes its first Hall of Fame class
As Free State High School is turning 30 years old, the Firebirds are celebrating their inaugural Hall of Fame class.
Developers to pitch flight school for women in Lawrence as part of STAR bond projects
A women’s flight school is the newest addition to a sweeping set of proposed developments in Lawrence that a developer is seeking to link with a STAR bond district.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Hilltop parents host job fair for center’s staff; ‘anything we can possibly do matters,’ organizer says
Parents of Hilltop Child Development Center students hosted a career fair on Tuesday, bringing together childcare providers so Hilltop staff members could search for new jobs as the center will soon close.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Advocacy group ready to negotiate with KU to define clear policies around anti-trans state law
A transgender solidarity group petitioned KU to better support its queer community in the face of anti-trans state laws. A member of the chancellor’s office says they’re willing to talk.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Hilltop closure is final, chancellor says, but work group will seek childcare solutions
KU’s chancellor says the closure of Hilltop is final, but the university is putting together a work group of faculty and staff to evaluate “practical long-term childcare solutions.”
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Newly appointed Haskell president shares hopes for institution’s future
As Haskell’s newly confirmed president, Alex Red Corn wants to help steward a culture of improvement, grow external partnerships and implement a new strategic plan.
KU alum, American Girl author to give talk about Kansas storytelling, Mexican American heritage
KU alum and American Girl author Angela Cervantes will give a family-friendly talk on campus about Kansas storytelling and her Mexican American heritage.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
KU sees record-high enrollment for third straight year
KU has its highest enrollment in school history for the third straight year, with 31,464 students enrolled across the university’s campuses.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Faculty, elected officials ask KU to reconsider closing Hilltop
More than 450 KU faculty, staff and graduate students and several elected officials have signed letters urging the university to rethink closing Hilltop Child Development Center.
Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board hears updates on facilities, preschool space
Lawrence school board members heard about 10 major capital projects costing $8.5 million, and the superintendent shared that there are no preschool spots open, but there is a waitlist available for people who are interested.
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