Henrietta Leavitt, a female “computer” in the 1900s, was an astronomer who wasn’t allowed to use a telescope because she was a woman. “Silent Sky” tells her story.
Boy Who Harnessed the Wind author to speak at Avila Wednesday
At age 14, William Kamkwamba built a windmill to power his family’s home in Malawa. William. His talk will be preceded by a panel discussion on sustainability.
Avila’s homecoming weekend features football, soccer and volleyball
Avila’s football team has impressive recording breaking stats going into homecoming.
Ranked 10th, Avila Eagles are proving them wrong
The Avila Eagles are currently on top of their conference standings with a 2-0 record.
What’s new at Avila University 2018-19
Avila partners with St. Joseph Medical Center for campus health center and joins a new athletic conference.
Avila holds community career fair on Thursday
Local residents are invited to a career fair at Avila on Thursday, April 12.
Mrs. Johnson County holds clothing drive at Avila
Who is this Mrs. Johnson County and what is she doing at Avila’s Career Fair?
Art Exhibit
Open Reception: Jose Faus’ Mis Acentendes. Art exhibit. Thornhill Gallery at Avila University, 11901 Wornall Rd. 5-7 pm.
Artist’s exhibit is about color and line, with the exception of one piece
Jose Faus’ exhibit at the Thornhill Gallery at Avila University runs through March 21.
Christmas Mystery Celebrates Its 20th Season with performance at Avila
Twelve-year-old Daniel Day Academy student Kimberly Terry will perform the part of Clara in Dramatic Truth Ballet Theater’s Christian rendition of the Nutcracker Ballet. “The …