The BIPOC event for Haskell was two days filled with many affluent, generous, and wise individuals and speakers from all over the country. Many students and staff came to listen and network with each other and get more information about the programs available. After the main messages and speakers, theContinue Reading
Haskell Indian Nations University is set to honor the traditions of Indigenous ancestors with a welcome back Powwow for the Spring semester. This event is free and open to the public and will take place on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Haskell’s Coffin Sports Complex, 155 Indian Ave Lawrence, KS.Continue Reading
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Back in March, over 20 students from Haskell Indian Nations University attended the 2023 AIHEC conference that was held in Albuquerque NM. It was before the pandemic when Haskell Indian Nations University had attended the previous AIHEC conference. The American Indian Higher Education Consortium supports and promotes agriculture, indigenous foodContinue Reading
Statement from the staff: This opinion piece reflects only the cross country members who have signed and written the letter, not the entire team. For privacy, the names of the signed student-athletes have been edited out, and the other student-athletes mentioned. “Some people have been asking, ‘Why have the HaskellContinue Reading
The Step by Step project began their state-wide initiative of hosting conversations on the climate change crisis and how individuals can become involved. On June 9th, 2022, their first event was held at the auditorium at the Haskell Indian Nations University with various members of the Lawrence community in attendance.Continue Reading
Communication between Haskell Indian Nations University’s administration and the Student Government Association (SGA) has stalled under the pressures of COVID-19 and turbulent administration changes, according to SGA President Rebecca Villalobos. Villalobos says she has not been able to secure a meeting this semester with Acting University President Tamarah Pfeiffer to discuss studentContinue Reading
Smokey McKinney passed away on October 12. His legacy is being celebrated by family and friends on October 30. The Legacy celebration will take place at 2:30 at the Carnegie Building and will be followed by an open house reception (4-7 pm) which will include a story slam. McKinney taughtContinue Reading
Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) will now require students accessing university facilities to be vaccinated. In a letter by interim University President Tamarah Pfeiffer, she states, “all students accessing any Haskell facility in-person must receive either a single-dose Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine… or bothContinue Reading
