Awe at strangers' smiles sparks a positive psychology reflection
Columnist Roger Martin recalls daily acts of kindness between strangers, the sense of elevation described by psychologist Jonathan Haidt, and his shift toward deliberate small gestures. He cites Snyder and Seligman on positive psychology and moral beauty as drivers of social warmth.
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Rick Snyder
Kansas University
Snyder
Oxford University Press
Martin Seligman
Seligman
University of Virginia
John Haidt
Haidt
KANU brings Whad Ya Know to Lied Center in July
KANU FM 91.5 announces a July 13 live broadcast of Whad Ya Know a National Public Radio comedy and quiz show hosted by Michael Feldman at the Lied Center Lawrence. The event marks KANU s 50th anniversary with a pre show reception and local band musical guest. Feldman jokes about flora fauna and playing to a Lawrence audience while underwriting support comes from Douglas County Bank. The show airs 10 a.m. to noon with a 9 30 a m pre show and tickets and details are listed with future KANU events in a year of promotions.
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National Public Radio
KANU
Michael Feldman
Lawrence
Feldman
Kansas University
Public Radio
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Lawrence Goldstein
Madison, Wis
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Quality Hill Playhouse
Kansas City
Liberty Hall
Mass
Washburn University
Peanut allergy drives preschool to go peanut free
Laurel Bird of Lawrence, 2, is allergic to peanuts eggs and tree nuts and faced dangerous reactions after exposure. Her family worked with Stepping Stones preschool to create a peanut free environment with trained staff and Epinephrine auto injectors, ensuring Laurel can attend like her sister.
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Laurel Bird
Laurel
Kevin
Erin Bird
Lawrence
Shelly Platz
Win- Sapa Ase
Peter Park
Colo
Stepping Stones
Wakarusa Drive
Marlee
Will
Stepping Stones Preschool
Bird
Food Allergy Basics Highlight Major Triggers
Physicians note rising number of patients with food allergies nationwide. Eight foods account for 90 percent of reactions: peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, soy, and wheat. Peanuts remain leading cause of severe reactions, with shellfish and other foods close behind.
Arts note details Kansas Touring Program and Fellowships
The Kansas Arts Commission invites applications for the Kansas Touring Program roster and the Kansas Artist Fellowships and Mini-Fellowships. Touring roster terms are three years for solo and ensemble artists in storytelling, mime, dance, theater, and various music genres with a July 12 deadline. Fellowships provide 5000 in several disciplines, while up to 12 mini fellowships of 5500 are available across multiple art categories. Contact the commission at 785 296 3335 or arts.state.ks.us.
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Kansas Arts Commission
Kansas
The
Arts
State
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