Johnson County health officials are trying to stop the spread of a water-borne disease caused by a microscopic germ. Heartland Health Monitor's Bryan Thompson has details.
Description: To celebrate the New Year, KU Natural History Museum is revealing a new exhibit! Join us for this special members-only look at the Deep-Scattering Layer. KU PhD candidate and Biodiversity Institute graduate student researcher, Rene Martin, and Exhibits Developer Laura Mohr, will guide you on this dive into the Deep-Scattering Layer. This virtual investigation will examine bioluminescence, biomass migration, specimen collection, and the final translation of research into stunning scientific illustrations and a compelling exhibit. This event will be held via Zoom. Members current as of Jan. 26, 2021 will be welcome to participate. RSVP via https://tinyurl.com/deepscattering. Interested in a membership? Learn more and join at https://biodiversity.ku.edu/support/membership. Submitted by: Alex W KU Natural History Museum
Description: Are you a dog lover and craft beer enthusiast looking for something fun to do during the month of February? How about embarking on the Bar K Beer Tour! Join us all month for this self-paced beer journey sampling 15 unique selections from local and national breweries. All participants will receive a Beer Tour passport and a 16oz souvenir cup courtesy of Lagunitas Brewing Co and Central States Beverage Company. Bar K Beer Tour participants will successfully complete their tour once all 15 beer selections (included in ticket purchase) have been sampled and their passport has all 15 stamps. Participants will have until Sunday, Feb 28th to complete the Bar K Beer Tour and upon completion, will receive an exclusive Bar K Beer Tour t-shirt. Each week Bar K and Lagunitas Brewing Co. will unveil a featured Bar K Beer Tour Beer only available for Bar K Beer Tour participants. Participants will receive a complimentary item from the Food for Dogs menu with the purchase of featured beer. How to Participate: Participants can purchase their tickets via Eventbrite ($60 for Members, $65 for Non-Members) or from the front desk during the month of February. Bar K Beer Tour participants must present their passport to a Bar K bartender or server to receive their tour beer and receive a passport stamp. Maximum of 3 beers/stamps per visit. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Participating Breweries: • Lagunitas Brewing Co x4 • Boulevard Brewing Company • Martin City Brewing Company • Crane Brewing Company • Kansas Territory Brewing Company • Big Sky Brewing Co. • REVOLVER BREWING • Founders Brewing Co. • Prost Brewing Company • Dogfish Head • Schlafly Beer • Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. Submitted by: Andrew Prystai Event Vesta (Submitted on Behalf of the Event Organizer)
Description: Part of the K-State MLK Week, the College of Business welcomes Risha Grant - D&I expert, K-State alum, and former K-State basketball player. Her interactive talk "Permission Granted: Get Rid of Your BS" will allow attendees to identify their biases while giving them easily applicable tools to get over them - however screwed up they may be. Although diversity can often be an uncomfortable topic, Risha’s approach helps attendees to understand the concept, without feeling bored or judged. Visit cba.ksu.edu/DEIB to register for this free online event. Attendees will leave this keynote understanding: - An understanding of Diversity & Inclusion - A thorough awareness of biases - A realization of how biases originated - A recognition of the symptoms and results of bias - Tools to address bias internally and externally - Tips to navigate bias in the workplace Intro Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDcu_Fog3RU&feature=youtu.be Submitted by: Olivia Law-DelRosso K-State College of Business
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