Pre med volunteer brings hope to families in care
Amanda Landes, a Kansas University junior, balances studies with pediatric volunteering at Trinity Respite Care and KU Medical Center. She spends about 10 hours weekly visiting clients in Douglas County, helping with games, meals, and companionship while pursuing a medical career focused on pediatrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Amanda Landes
Landes
Kansas University
Trinity Respite Care
KU Medical Center
Chapman University
Orange County
Calif
Trinity
Douglas County
Triniroar
Teresa Copeland
Copeland
Amanda
Students Help Homeless Shelter and Community Programs Across States
Diverse student groups volunteer at CCNV in Washington and Project Vida in Colorado, aiding food kitchens, cleaning, painting, and tutoring. Leaders credit expanded views of poverty and community impact, noting language barriers and intercultural exchange during service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCNV
Lorraine Claassen
Hession
Nora Sommers
Towanda
el Paso
Tex
Texas
Fant
Project Vida
Senate
United States
Julie Harris
Mission Hills
Lawrence
Amy Turnbull
Planter Trees
Denver
Krase
Waneeys
Rae
Timekeeping aids from clocks to marine chronometers
The article traces the evolution of clocks from water clocks of the 14th century to marine chronometers that solved longitude problems in the 18th century. It notes the British reward spurring the chronometer’s development and mentions modern time signals from NIST shortwave stations WWV and WWYH WWV broadcasts in UTC and public listen options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST
Fort Collins
Colo
Kauai
Hawaii
Depen
Keeping time with the clock on your computer
The article explains how your computer and modem can call NIST to set your internal clock to the national standard and describes Web and Net time servers. It lists NIST resources, time protocol links, and the U S Naval Observatory time keeper with a real time on screen clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NIST
Boulder
Internet
Eeds
United States
Directorate of Time
U.S. Naval Observatory
Tycho
Adapting for the Torch Relay and Weekend Volunteer Shifts
The Roger Hill Volunteer Center of the United Way of Douglas County seeks volunteers for an Olympic Torch Relay mobilization and weekend desk support. Roles include office tasks, information desk intake, mailings, data processing, transportation for staff, and distributing brochures from mid May to mid August. Call 865-5030 to learn more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grou
Roger Hill
United Way
Douglas County
Lawrence parks summer programs registration and activities
Today mail in registration runs through May 22 for Lawrence parks and recreation summer programs. Walk in registration starts May 28 at South Park Recreation Center. Classes begin June 3. Deadlines include May 22 for adult coed sand-court volleyball and summer adult basketball. Movies shown Saturdays at 8 p.m. Teen Center. Brochures at recreation centers, city hall and Lawrence Public Library. Senior Center programs continue with various exhibits, trips, and open activities. River City Sharks masters swimming schedule and contact info listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Parks and Recreation
South Park Recreation Center
Mass
City Hall
Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence Senior Center
K.st.e.s
Branson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dens Horde
Roger Veaneer Ter
Fort Collins, Coto
Heather Krase
Colorado
Cape Charles, Va
Renée Knorsen
Jour Wort
Roger Hii
Douglas County Senior Services
River City Sharks
Daniel Fisher
Elise
Pierre Clement
Chess Club
Lawrence Chess Club
Kitchen
U.S. Chess Federation
Rick Hodges
Gopi
Pany Ecumenical Cristian Ministries
Oread
Remore
Broken Arrow Park
Louisiana
John Dreiling
Thera Center
Wakarusa Dr
Carr
Oregon Trail Adventure Company
Serenata Farms
Big Springs
Oregon Trail
Kansas National Guard Armory
Iowa
U.S. American Table Tennis Assn
Margaret Carr
Muffin
Lawrence Bicycle Club
Cycle Works
South Park
Glacial Hills
Garnett
KCI
Journal-World
Journal- World
Dick Boyd
Orchards Corners
Louisiana Purchase
Yogen Fritz
Pool Drive
Norton
Kanasa
Boyds
Onnat Tasth - Maturalat
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!