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Haskell cultural center’s first student exhibitor says creating is medicine
Marina DeCora’s solo show, “ReVision,” roves through themes of mental and community health, reconnection and attachment to land. It’s the first student exhibition at the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell cultural center’s first student exhibitor says creating is medicine
Marina DeCora’s solo show, “ReVision,” roves through themes of mental and community health, reconnection and attachment to land. It’s the first student exhibition at the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum.
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Lawrence school board names interim superintendent to permanent position
The Lawrence school board has selected current Interim Superintendent Jeanice Swift as the permanent superintendent.
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Haskell staff, students coping with unknowns following layoffs
Much confusion remains for the Haskell community after roughly three dozen employees were laid off last week, but students and staff intend to push back.
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Haskell board asks feds to reverse cuts to workforce, fulfill treaty obligations
The Haskell Board of Regents is calling on the federal government to fulfill its legal obligations to Tribal nations and reverse the cuts to staffing.
Haskell faculty member, students to share updates at meeting at Lawrence church
A “Haskell Update and Community Response” meeting is coming up Friday at a Lawrence church.
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Douglas County high schoolers invited to apply to Lawrence Juneteenth writing contest
The Lawrence Juneteenth organization is hoping to empower youth voices through a creative contest. Winners will be featured at this year’s celebration.
Lawrence schools closed because of extreme cold, plus more closures for Thursday, Feb. 20
Lawrence Public Schools will be closed again as the coldest of cold temperatures this week are expected overnight and into Thursday morning. That + more closures here.
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Lawrence school district reaches 8 inclement weather days; still unclear whether makeup time will be needed
Lawrence Public Schools will be closed for a second day in a row this week, making for eight total days canceled so far this year. It’s still not clear whether makeup time will be needed.
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Lawrence Public Schools to close, plus other closures for Wednesday, Feb. 19
There will be no school again for Lawrence Public Schools on Wednesday. That, plus more closures:
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Lawrence High senior Zana Kennedy named Kansas Student Journalist of the Year
Lawrence High School senior Suzana “Zana” Kennedy was named the state’s student journalist of the year Monday during a surprise ceremony at the school.
KU Housing to nix gender-inclusive assignments, restrooms in Grace Pearson Scholarship Hall
Grace Pearson Scholarship Hall at KU will no longer have gender-inclusive assignments and restrooms next year, and residents are concerned about the effects on LGBTQ+ students.
Lawrence filmmaker Kevin Willmott paves career with uncompromised vision; films to be screened at namesake festival
Kevin Willmott’s objective was to get from Junction City to Hollywood. He made it there — and all around the world — through his filmmaking career.
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KU faculty concerned about cuts to federal grants that fund lifesaving research
KU researchers recently made a major advancement toward early detection of ovarian cancer. That’s just one example of efforts they fear could be decimated by cuts to federal grants.
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Haskell Indian Nations University lays off dozens of employees after federal orders
Numerous employees of Haskell Indian Nations University lost their jobs Friday as part of sweeping nationwide cuts ordered by President Donald Trump’s administration.
Proposed Student Senate cut to University Daily Kansan sent back to committee after campus outcry
KU Student Senate has proposed a drastic cut to the University Daily Kansan’s funding, but after the Finance Council met Wednesday night, a majority voted in favor of sending the proposal back to the Fee Review Committee.
Kansas university leaders condemn bill abolishing property rights of faculty tenure
Academic leaders of KU and K-State said legislation retroactively abolishing property rights inherent in tenure would run off distinguished educators, undercut faculty recruiting, destroy research programs, trigger an exodus of students and deliver a devastating blow to the state’s economy.
