Talking all things Lawrence, KS
Will a new city manager and a remodeled city commission bring about any improvements in Lawrence’s reputation as a town with a negative, anti-growth, increasingly liberal attitude? This regional and national image is real, it’s a fact, not a slanted opinion. It has hindered and handicapped both Lawrence and the University. Developers and entrepreneurs, regional and national, look upon Lawrence as ... More »
The following email was sent by Kansas University Chancellor, Doug Girod, to all KU staff, faculty and affiliates and all Lawrence and Edwards campus students. Jayhawks, Essential to the progress of a major public research university is a strategic plan that establishes a vision, goals and objectives to guide future decisions. With this in mind, I am excited to launch the next strategic planning p... More »
What will it take for Kansas University to regain the excitement, enthusiasm, vision and national recognition for its academic excellence that used to be its hallmark years ago? KU was looked to as a shooting star among state-aided public universities with new ideas, new programs, great pride in the school and its accomplishments, strong and inspiring leadership and a growing group of faculty all-... More »
It’s good that KU Health System executives and Kansas Athletics Sports Medicine officials have worked out a plan whereby Kansas Athletics Sports employees now will be part of the Kansas Health System. It is a good move for KU athletes and hopefully will serve as an ice breaker in opening meaningful discussions between KU Health System and LMH Health (Lawrence Memorial Hospital) officials. Over the... More »
In a few days a number of Lawrence residents will gather at two public meetings to discuss and make recommendations relative to how they believe “downtown Lawrence” should develop over the next 20 years. They will be engaged in the “Community Outreach efforts for the Downtown Lawrence Master Plan.” One meeting will be a “Community-Wide Workshop” and the other a “Downtown Business and Property Owne... More »
