During this unprecedented time, child-care operations have taken a hit not only financially but also in enrollment, and our kids may pay the price.
The Lawrence Schools Foundation turns 35 this year and to celebrate, the organization will continue to give back to students, educators, and staff of Lawrence Public Schools. A new program, 35 Gifts of Gratitude – Celebrating 35 Years, is an opportunity for the foundation to present 35 individuals with a legacy award of $1,000 to be donated in their name to a Lawrence Public Schools program, club, fund, or area of their choosing.
Creating Change USD 497 recognizes the importance of equity within its schools and actively strives to infuse it throughout the district. | 2019 Q3 | story by Liz Weslander |…
Leadership Lawrence, a program of The Chamber of Lawrence, has selected its 2020 class. Leadership Lawrence is a professional development program that provides participants first-hand exposure to the inner workings of Lawrence and Douglas County, in addition to extensive leadership training.
Adam Handshy, Director of Programs and Business Development, recently completed a course with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) called Technology-Led Economic Development.
Sunflower Bank’s annual signature ABC Program has raised over $1.2 million since 2001 for local schools and students in its communities. The ABC Program runs January 1 through March 31, 2019 and supports approximately 300 schools. Recipients use the ABC Program funds for much needed educational supplies, equipment and books.
Career Development Trading the Familiar for the Unfamiliar with Career Development. | 2017 Q4 | story by Marvin Hunt, former Director of the Peaslee Center, photos by Steven Hertzog “Life…
KU School of Business KU School of Business Prepares Students To Be Globally Competent | 2017 Q2 | story by Lauren Cunningham, Communications Director, KU School of Business The University…
FUND-RAISING FOR GREEK ORGANIZATIONS & MORE Local Firm That Fund-Raises for Greek Organizations Expands Its Scope. | 2017 Q2 | story by Hank Booth, photos by Steven Hertzog “We want…
Professional Spotlight: Bernadette Gray-Little Chancellor, University of Kansas | 2017 Q2 | Aside from providing education, what is the University’s most important commodity or service? Scholarship and research are the…