LJWorld.com Headlines for September 22, 2023

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Organizers file petition to form a faculty union at KU; leaders of the effort say a 'strong majority' has signed union cards]( Efforts to form a union to represent the approximately 1,600 members of the University of Kansas faculty and academic staff have taken a big step forward. Organizers of the union effort — the United Academics of the University of Kansas — ... [Organizers file petition to form a faculty union at KU; leaders of the effort say a 'strong majority' has signed union cards]( By: Staff report Efforts to form a union to represent the approximately 1,600 members of the University of Kansas faculty and academic staff have taken a big step forward. Organizers of the union effort — the United Academics of the University of Kansas — ... September 21, 2023 @ 5:08pm [Musicals, parties, Oktoberfest at St. John the Evangelist and more Lawrence events]( By: Sarah Parsons Friday • Visitors to the KU campus can drop by the Memorial Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd., at 12:30 p.m. for the 100th birthday celebration of the 1923 Jayhawk. There will be free cake, activities and more. • The Lawrence Public Library’s ... September 21, 2023 @ 4:42pm [Haskell student speaks out about alleged sexual abuse on campus, says she has reported what she's experienced 'over 30 times']( By: Austin Hornbostel A student at Haskell Indian Nations University says that though she has made dozens of reports about alleged sexual abuse on Haskell’s campus, her pleas for support have fallen on deaf ears. Now, Tierra Thomas is speaking out and hopes that ... September 21, 2023 @ 4:37pm [Parks and Rec survey asks for feedback about upcoming Centennial Skate Park expansion]( By: Staff report The City of Lawrence’s Parks and Recreation Department wants to know what community members want to see from an upcoming expansion to Centennial Skate Park. The department is seeking feedback through a survey that’s open through the end of ... September 21, 2023 @ 3:29pm [Topeka man charged in Douglas County with rape, arrested on warrant issued in 2018]( By: Chris Conde Updated at 3:44 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 A Topeka man has been charged with raping a woman in connection with an incident in 2017 and was arrested on a warrant that was issued in 2018. Reston Kemmer Phillips, 29, is charged in Douglas County ... September 21, 2023 @ 1:28pm [Theatre Lawrence's new season to kick off with 'Crowns,' a celebration of Black women]( By: Kim Callahan Theatre Lawrence is opening its new season Friday with a musical that explores the lives of Black women and, along the way, delves into an array of divides – Black/white, rural/urban, North/South, young/old, shame/pride. “Crowns,” as ... September 21, 2023 @ 1:14pm [Lawrence school board meeting moved to Tuesday because of Yom Kippur]( By: Staff Report The Lawrence school board meeting planned for Monday has been moved to Tuesday because of the Yom Kippur holy day. Yom Kippur, or Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in Judaism. This year it will occur next week from sunset on Sunday until ... September 21, 2023 @ 10:59am [Lawrence police investigate report of bomb, student bringing gun to school; neither threat was credible, they determine]( By: Staff Report Lawrence police worked with Billy Mills Middle School staff Thursday morning to investigate student reports that a student had made a bomb threat and threatened to bring a gun to school, according to a news release from the Lawrence school ... September 21, 2023 @ 9:52am You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you no longer want to receive emails from us, follow instructions at the link below. [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Lawrence Journal-World P.O Box 888, Lawrence, Kansas 66044