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Lawrence city commissioners accept KU’s application for tax breaks for Gateway District
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday took the first step toward considering tax breaks to help KU construct its planned Gateway District near the football stadium.
Lawrence city commissioners accept KU’s application for tax breaks for Gateway District
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday took the first step toward considering tax breaks to help KU construct its planned Gateway District near the football stadium.
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Flyovers planned ahead of KU football’s Salute to Service game
There will be flyovers in Lawrence Friday and Saturday ahead of the KU football team’s Salute to Service game against Texas Tech University.
KU professors create website documenting the return of land to Indigenous owners
Two KU professors have teamed up to create an interactive online storymap that documents instances when stolen land has been returned to Indigenous people, and a collection of “#landback” resources.
KU students to take masterclasses from renowned musicians; classes, concerts free to public
KU music students this week will learn from visiting professional musicians. The masterclasses and a series of concerts featuring the renowned pianist, violinist and cellist are also free for the public to attend.
McLendon Classic Community Event to feature roundtable with coaches, KU faculty
KU Athletics is celebrating the first McLendon Classic, a recognition of John McLendon’s contributions to basketball and civil rights. A screening and roundtable event Sunday will feature Bill Self, Kevin Willmott, Melissa Peterson and NCC coach LeVelle Moton.
New director of Monarch Watch hopes to continue building program
Monarch Watch is still chasing butterflies — now under a new leader, Kristen Baum.
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Activist, writer Aileen Mioko Smith to give Q&A, discussion in Lawrence
Aileen Mioko Smith, an environmental activist and writer known for her work to document the effects of mercury poisoning in Japan, will make two public appearances during her visit to Lawrence this week.
University Dance Company’s fall dance concert coming to the stage this week
The upcoming University Dance Company Fall Concert will feature 47 students, including three Lawrence locals, presenting work in a variety of styles such as hip hop, ballet and contemporary.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Kansas tops No. 6-ranked Oklahoma to win homecoming game
The KU football team has topped No. 6-ranked Oklahoma and improved to 6-2 on the season.
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Rock Chalk Block Party returns to downtown Lawrence
Jayhawk fans headed downtown for the second annual Rock Chalk Block Party on Friday night, one of the final events of KU’s homecoming week.
Kansas Audio-Reader: Master gardener retires at 90 (Announcement)
Frank Male Sr.’s dedication, expertise and commitment has grown the beautiful green space of the Sensory Garden into the much-loved destination that it is today, Martha Kehr of Audio-Reader writes.
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Flyover planned ahead of KU homecoming game
Jets will fly over the KU campus Friday and again Saturday morning ahead of kickoff for the homecoming football game.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haunting Humanities draws Lawrence crowd for spooky, science fair-style fun
Haunting Humanities was back this year to frighten, entertain and educate community members during the Halloween season.
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B.L.A.C.K. Lawrence to host Black storytelling event with Spencer Museum of Art
A local collective of Black artists is set to lead an interactive event with poetry and music, including an open mic, to celebrate Black storytelling.
KU research: Human-driven climate change to amplify risk of toxin concentration in U.S. lakes
KU researchers have raised a warning about environmental conditions that could drive the toxin produced by some blue-green algal species to spike as temperatures rise.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
KU kicks off homecoming week festivities; here are the upcoming events
KU is celebrating its 111th homecoming this week, and numerous events are planned on the theme of “Rah Rah Jayhawk.”
