Lawrence English Teacher Wins 10000 Excellence Award
Sam Rabiola, longtime English teacher in Lawrence, receives the Excellence in Teaching Award known as the Bobs Award and a $10,000 prize. The surprise ceremony included family, peers, and district leaders as he nears retirement after a career starting at Lawrence High School in 1987 and most recently teaching at Free State High School.
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Sam Rabiola
Lawrence Schools
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Rabiola
Lawrence High School
Free State High School
Lawrence Schools Foundation
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Seniors eligible for Kansas Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Douglas County seniors 60 plus or 55 plus in tribal groups may receive $35 in $5 checks to buy fresh produce honey and herbs at participating markets from June 1 to November 1. Applications open the week of June 8. contact Michele Dillon at 785 235 1367 ext 301 or Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging at 785 235 1367 for details.
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Michele Dillon
Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Jayhawk Area Agency On Aging
Busker Festival returns to downtown Lawrence with four days
Lawrence Busker Festival 2022 expands to four days with its epicenter at Eighth and Vermont. It gathers street performers from around the world for music, art, and performances. Free admission with tips at audience discretion. Schedule spans Friday 5 to 11, Saturday 12 to 11, Sunday and Monday 12 to 6. See lawrencebuskerfest.com attend schedule.
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KU appoints two to lead Multicultural Affairs and Emily Taylor Center
KU has selected Jordan Brandt as director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Nikita Haynie as director of the Emily Taylor Center. Brandt, interim leader for seven months, previously advised students of color the LGBTQ community and undocumented students. Haynie has held roles supporting women across KU units including Career Center Sorority Life and Business Career Services. Both started their appointments earlier this month.
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Kansas State University
Graduate School of Banking
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Wisconsin
Douglas County Bank
University National Bank
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Schools Foundation
Sertoma Club of
Lawrence
Immanuel Lutheran Church
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