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Fri, 02/28/2020

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. ...

Fri, 02/28/2020

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. ...

Fri, 02/28/2020

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. ...

Fri, 02/28/2020

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. ...

Thu, 02/27/2020

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. ...

Thu, 02/27/2020

Economics professor to lead KU’s Institute for Policy & Social Research

Thu, 02/27/2020

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. ...

Thu, 02/27/2020

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...

Wed, 02/26/2020

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. ...

Wed, 02/26/2020

Analysis: More of the same, but a different result in Israel?

Wed, 02/26/2020

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...

Wed, 02/26/2020

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? ...

Tue, 02/25/2020

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. ...

Tue, 02/25/2020

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. ...

Tue, 02/25/2020

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...

Tue, 02/25/2020

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. ...

Mon, 02/24/2020

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...

Mon, 02/24/2020

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. ...

Mon, 02/24/2020

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. ...

Mon, 02/24/2020

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...

Fri, 02/21/2020

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. ...

Fri, 02/21/2020

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...

Fri, 02/21/2020

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. ...

Fri, 02/21/2020

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 —...

Fri, 02/21/2020

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. ...

Thu, 02/20/2020

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. ...

Thu, 02/20/2020

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...

Thu, 02/20/2020

Kansas Geological Survey’s Wichita sample repository expanded, renamed

Wed, 02/19/2020

Longtime biodiversity institute, museum director retiring from KU

Wed, 02/19/2020

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...

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