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KU students to present at Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
LAWRENCE — Students from the University of Kansas and the University of Kansas Medical Center will present their research projects at the Statehouse on Wednesday, March 4, as part of Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol. ...
Professor to discuss violence against women in suffrage series lecture
LAWRENCE — It has been more than 25 years since Patricia Gaston was co-editor of The Dallas Morning News’ series “Violence Against Women: A Question of Human Rights,” but the problems addressed in the 15-part series are far from being resolved. ...
University to name Gray-Little Hall at April 30 celebration event
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas is set to rename a premier research facility in honor of the chancellor who made it a reality. ...
Third candidate for vice provost of undergraduate studies to present March 3
LAWRENCE — The interim leader for undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas is the third of four candidates who will take part in on-campus interviews for the vice provost of undergraduate studies at KU. ...
University announces winter Employees of the Month
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced the November and December 2019 and January 2020 Employees of the Month. ...
Show places Shimomura’s performance art in context
UPDATE: Spencer Museum of Art galleries are closed March 14-31, 2020, and all public programs are canceled through March 31, 2020. ...
Editor helps poets open doors to healing
LAWRENCE – Brian Daldorph doesn’t necessarily believe one has to suffer to make great art, but he admits to a particular feeling for those who have and who do. His small press brought Vietnam infantryman-turned-poet John Musgrave to the attention of PBS documentarian Ken Burns, turning him into the voice...
Biosciences symposium honors university students for research posters, presentations
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — Eighteen undergraduate students were honored for their scientific research presentations at the 18th annual Kansas IDeA (Institutional Development Awards) Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) Symposium, which took place Jan. 18-19 in Wichita. ...
Spencer Museum exhibition highlights Roger Shimomura’s performance art
LAWRENCE — An exhibition opening Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Spencer Museum of Art highlights a lesser-known aspect of Lawrence-based artist Roger Shimomura’s career: performance. Between 1984 and 2002, Shimomura wrote and directed 13 pieces that were performed multiple times at venues across the United States. “Staging Shimomura” includes digitally...
Expert sees Russian hand in Montenegro conflict
LAWRENCE – What’s heating up the Balkans? And what do street protests over church property in Montenegro have to do with Russia’s strategic military aims? ...
KU Law team claims top advocacy prize at Indian law moot court competition
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas School of Law team received the highest advocacy honors at the National Native American Law Students Association Moot Court Competition in Berkeley, California. ...
KU junior named as finalist for Harry S. Truman Scholarship
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas junior from Perry is a finalist for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship. ...
Alumnus pledges $1 million for future needs at School of Law
LAWRENCE — When Michael Davis was a professor at the University of Kansas School of Law in 1971, he made a big impression on law student Christopher “Kit” Smith — so big that Smith and his wife, Diana, have pledged $1 million to create a fund at KU Law in...
Hindi instructor elected to board committee for foreign language education
LAWRENCE — Patrica Sabarwal, KU lecturer in Hindi, was elected to serve on the Board of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL) Executive Committee as an at-large board member. ...
30 students selected as University Scholars
LAWRENCE — The 39th class of University Scholars and their faculty mentors were recently recognized at a banquet at the University of Kansas. Perry Alexander, keynote speaker and AT&T Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, called on each of the 30 scholars to stretch their learning into new...
2nd KU debate duo qualifies for National Debate Tournament
LAWRENCE — While the University of Kansas men's basketball team was defeating Baylor to return to No. 1 in the national rankings, KU Debate was busy winning at the National Debate Tournament district qualifying event in Edmond, Oklahoma. ...
Second candidate for vice provost of undergraduate studies to present Feb. 26
LAWRENCE — An associate vice chancellor at Western Carolina University is the second of four candidates who will take part in on-campus interviews for the vice provost of undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas. ...
KU researcher will address policies, trainings in place for sexuality in nursing homes
LAWRENCE — Research shows that a wide array of sexual behaviors takes place at nursing homes, even if the common assumption is that residents are not sexually active. A University of Kansas professor has won a grant to determine what policies, practices and staff trainings Kansas long-term care facilities have...
Quest to taste world’s oldest sushi reveals clash of ancient and modern traditions
LAWRENCE – Eric Rath won’t forget the time he tried an oversized candy sucker when he was a child. ...
Trump India visit won't produce trade deal but will fire up political bases, law scholar says
LAWRENCE — President Donald Trump will visit India on Feb. 24 and 25 and will discuss trade with President Narendra Modi. The two sides are not expected to reach a trade deal, however, despite diplomats from both nations engaging in talks before the visit. Raj Bhala, an international trade law...
First candidate for vice provost of undergraduate studies to present Feb. 24
LAWRENCE — An associate dean in the College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University is the first of four candidates who will take part in on-campus interviews for the vice provost of undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas. ...
Comprehensive confined space rescue training unit rolls out to firefighters
LAWRENCE — Kansas fire and rescue personnel are rolling out a safe and comprehensive, real-world confined space training program through a $35,000 grant from ONE Gas Foundation. The donation has allowed the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI) to outfit its new, custom-made Confined Space Rescue Training Unit —...
One Day. One KU. day of giving raises record $1.7 million
LAWRENCE — For 24 hours on Feb. 20, the gifts poured in to support the University of Kansas — 3,239 gifts totaling $1,771,135, records for both the number of gifts and total amount raised in one day. ...
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center graduates 262nd Basic Training Class
LAWRENCE — Twenty-one new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on Feb 14. Jennifer Richner of the Edwardsville Police Department was the graduating class president, and Sheriff Andrew Dedeke from Leavenworth County was the speaker for the ceremony in KLETC’s Integrity Auditorium. ...
Show sets Shakespeare in fascist Europe
LAWRENCE – “As You Like It” is one of Shakespeare’s pastoral comedies, set in the mythical forest of Arden. But when Mechele Leon, University of Kansas professor of theatre, conceived this year’s production, she was inspired by a much darker story: the Bielski brothers’ band of Jewish partisans, who hid...
Engineering Expo to showcase wonders of engineering for K-8 students
LAWRENCE — More than 2,000 elementary and middle school students are expected at the University of Kansas School of Engineering complex later this month for Engineering Expo, a two-day event designed to allow young minds to explore STEM disciplines. The event is scheduled for noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, and...