Lawrence Humane Society seeks pet supply donations

The Lawrence Humane Society is asking the community to donate pet supplies such as puppy food, canned cat food, clay cat litter and bleach.

The society reports an increase of animals coming into the shelter, which has taken in almost 1,000 more animals this year than by this time last year. The shelter says it receives 10 to 40 puppies and kittens per day.

According to the society, many of those animals are ill and require medical attention from staff. The society said donations would allow it to continue treating animals, rather than buying extra supplies.

Donations may be dropped off at the shelter, 1805 E. 19th St., from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Higher education: Baker classes begin today; enrollment remains steady

Preliminary figures show Baker University’s enrollment will be about the same as last year when classes begin today.

The School of Nursing in Topeka has enrolled 102 students, and the School of Professional and Graduate Studies (SPGS), which has several locations, has 1,912 students enrolled. Last year, the nursing school had 100 students and SPGS had 1,886.

Enrollment numbers weren’t available for the Baldwin campus, but spokesman John Fuller said he expected them to be about the same as last year’s total, which was 903.

Baker’s total enrollment last fall was a record 2,889 students.

Baker students spent last week moving into residence halls and fraternities and finalizing their class registration. They had their annual Traditions Night on Sunday.

Multiculturalism: University program awarded for minority retention efforts

Hawk Link, a Kansas University program designed to recruit and retain minority students, recently won an award from a national organization.

The Retention Excellence Award, from Noel-Levitz, an operating division of Sallie Mae, was presented in late July at the National Conference on Student Retention in Washington, D.C.

Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., and Columbia College in Chicago also received awards.

Hawk Link, in its fourth year, is a collaboration between several KU departments, including the Freshman-Sophomore Advising Center, the Office of Admissions and Scholarships and the Office of Student Financial Aid.

The retention rate of freshman students in the Hawk Link program the last three years has been about 80 percent, which is about the same as overall university retention rates.

Community service: Lawrence blood drive planned

The American Red Cross plans a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church, 1000 Ky.

Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health.

For more information, call (888) 719-8929.