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An art exhibition opening at the University of Kansas Medical Center this week uses visual, sound and interactive elements to explore age-friendly healthcare. The show is the result of a partnership with the Spencer Museum of Art to embed Kansas artists within the Kansas 4M Interprofessional Age Friendly Scholars program.
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Thu, 10/15/2026
An art exhibition opening at the University of Kansas Medical Center this week uses visual, sound and interactive elements to explore age-friendly healthcare. The show is the result of a partnership with the Spencer Museum of Art to embed Kansas artists within the Kansas 4M Interprofessional Age Friendly Scholars program.
Thu, 10/15/2026
The Commons will host Red Hot Research events for University of Kansas faculty on Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4. One Red Hot Graduate Research event will take place Nov. 13.
Wed, 10/14/2026
A University of Kansas faculty member’s Nov. 8 discussion will trace how a Jewish teenager’s early years in Lawrence led to the Met stage.
Tue, 10/13/2026
Gerri Berendzen, lecturer in the William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications and coordinator of the Bremner Editing Center, will present “When Writing and Editing Meet: The Growing Value of Revision” at 2 p.m. Nov. 2.
Tue, 10/13/2026
KU Libraries Dean Carol Smith was elected to the 2027 board of directors of the Association of Research Libraries during the association’s fall meeting in Alexandria, Virginia. She will begin her three-year term Jan. 1, 2027.
Mon, 10/12/2026
On Nov. 12, the University of Kansas Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering will host experts in the field of geotechnical engineering for a conference exploring the latest developments in the field.
Mon, 10/12/2026
In a little more than two years, the University of Kansas will undergo evaluation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to verify the institution continues to meet accreditation standards. On Oct. 6, members from various KU campuses met in the Kansas Union to formally begin the process.
Fri, 10/09/2026
Founded in 1899, the American Physical Society honors members with the designation of fellow for significant accomplishments in physics. Tapia Takaki was recommended for the honor by the society’s Division of Nuclear Physics.
Fri, 10/09/2026
Hyesun Cho, professor in the Department of Curriculum & Teaching, will present “Teacher Identity, Emotion, and Agency Through Multimodal Writing” at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 13 in Room 150 of Joseph R. Pearson Hall. A reception will begin at 4 p.m.
Thu, 10/08/2026
The Center for the Advancement of Research on Eating Behaviors at the Life Span Institute recently moved to Youngberg Hall on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence.