Director to update on city equity efforts in Lawrence
Lawrence city leaders will hear a briefing from Farris Muhammad, the city’s first director of equity and inclusion, on progress since November 2020. The presentation to the City Commission will outline internal and external equity issues, community programs, and future goals.
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County COVID counts fall as cases rise weekend total tops 24k
Douglas County added 216 new coronavirus cases over the weekend, lifting the total since March 2020 to 24,211 with 3,850 active. The 14 day rolling average dropped to 144.71 from 193.14, while inpatients at LMH Health increased to 22. Deaths remain at 129. Vaccination clinics operate at 200 Maine St with online and phone assistance, and shots are available at pharmacies and clinics.
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Lawrence youth Gipp named 2022 Youth of the Year at Boys & Girls Club
Arabella Gipp, a Lawrence High School freshman, was chosen as the 2022 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence. She has attended since kindergarten, plans to compete in the state Youth of the Year contest, and calls the club her chosen family. Mentors and peers supported her as she accepted the honor at the Teen Center, noting the long-term impact of the club on her life and summer programs.
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KU dean to lead online education brand Jayhawk Global
Michelle Carney will serve as founding vice provost of KU online education while remaining dean of the School of Social Welfare. The six to nine month appointment aligns with a national search for the role as KU expands Jayhawk Global offerings from traditional classes to non credit workforce programs.
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