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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 2014
Page
5
A Kansas University symposium this weekend commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling that declared racial segregation unconstitutional in public schools. KU Libraries will host the event.
The Lasting Impact exhibit opens on the third floor of Watson Library Gallery at 5 p.m. Friday followed by a 6 p.m. talk on the graduation gap for Black students since the ruling. A Saturday KU symposium on Brown v. Beard’s legacy runs 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the Kansas Union fifth floor. Both days are free. RSVP to Rachel Karnas at 864-8961 or rkarwas ku.edu.
Boyd, a 29 year old Menominee from Wisconsin, plans to graduate next month with a business administration degree and aims for a Purdue evolutionary ecology graduate program. She recalls growing up on a reservation amid alcoholism and addiction, stating she was shaped by her environment.
Almaraz emphasizes problem solving and understanding the why behind actions. She supports United Way efforts to pair partners for efficiency and measurable impact using limited resources. A longtime Lawrence Public Schools volunteer, she serves five years on Prairie Park Elementary site council and belongs to South Junior High School Council.
Micki Chestnut communications director explains United Way’s broad role beyond funding, as Peoples Bank named United Way as its Peoples Partner in 2013 revealing extensive involvement in education health and self sufficiency initiatives. Erika Dvorske notes education as a top community goal and highlights cross sector collaboration and accountability volunteers like America in planning implementing and evaluating progress.
Notable speakers include Sheldon Wolfchild and Daniel Wildcat with staff and alumni from Haskell. Boyd, sober six and a half years, aims to be the first in her family to graduate with a four year degree and break the cycle. The summit invites both students and community members to attend the events at LJWorld.com for schedule details.
Hundreds of Kansas teachers converged on the Statehouse during the Kansas National Education Association annual meeting to oppose tying tenure repeal to a school finance bill. They attended late night sessions, conferences, and public demonstrations, stayed connected by social media, and urged lawmakers to preserve tenure. Despite their efforts, the House and Senate approved the bill and sent it to Governor Brownback for signature, though some teachers pledged to stay involved politically.
Multiple marriage notices list pairs including Zhi Zheng with Wenhao Wang in Lawrence, Levi Calhoun with Hollie Proctor in Gardner, Troy Cowan with Cynthia Rodriguez in Lawrence, and Eva Whedon with Daniel Whedon in Shawnee County. Additional filings show Dawn Hill with James Hill, Michael Davidson with Mariagoretti Davidson, Bridgette Brinker with Jesse Brinker, and Joshua Ray with Keith Reid-Ray. Residents identified include Bray, 3323 Iowa Street, and 1117 Highland Drive in Lawrence.
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