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University Theatre will stage Greek tragedy 'Electra'
Certainly every family has its share of dysfunction – the ancient Greeks more so than others. Manipulated by both her mother and brother and too stubborn to see where her best interests lie, Electra trudges through intrigues, betrayals and sacrifices in “Electra,” a classic Greek drama opening Friday, Oct. 26,...
'50 for 50: Celebrating 50 years of Kenneth Spencer Research Library' reception featuring anniversary exhibit to be held Nov. 8
The University of Kansas Libraries will host a reception featuring a new exhibition titled “50 for 50: Celebrating 50 years of Kenneth Spencer Research Library” on Nov. 8 as one of many celebrations surrounding the library’s golden anniversary. ...
KU nominates three students for Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell scholarships
The University of Kansas has endorsed applications from three students applying for prestigious fellowships for study in the United Kingdom and Ireland. ...
KU School of Pharmacy students perfect on NAPLEX
The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy Class of 2018 posted a 100 percent pass rate on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX), something accomplished by only three other KU School of Pharmacy graduating classes in the past 30 years. ...
Distinguished professor to illustrate work of researchers to conquer cancer
around the world are doing their part to fight the scourge of cancer, including some of the top minds at the University of Kansas. ...
Ethics expert to deliver 2018 Sutton Lecture
Keith Darcy, an independent senior adviser to Deloitte & Touche LLP’s Enterprise Compliance Services practice, will deliver the University of Kansas School of Business Walter S. Sutton Ethics Lecture at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at Capitol Federal Hall. ...
Presentation will explore the Harlem Renaissance and Kansas
The University of Kansas Humanities Program will host “The Harlem Renaissance,” a presentation and discussion by Lem Sheppard, at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at the Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. ...
Canada’s legalization of marijuana will boost understanding of benefits, unintended consequences, researcher says
Canada became the second country in the world to legalize marijuana, and sales began today. Dispensaries across the country opened doors this morning and began selling a variety of marijuana products. ...
Residence halls plan family-friendly Halloween event
Gertrude Sellards Pearson and Corbin residence halls at the University of Kansas will be host to child-friendly activities, crafts and games for Halloween in the Halls. ...
Two top-20 rankings underscore value of KU Law degree
The University of Kansas School of Law is the No. 16 Best Value Law School in the country and one of the top 20 law schools nationwide for students graduating with the least debt, according to National Jurist and U.S. News & World Report. KU finished first in both rankings...
Scholar will discuss what Victorian fiction can teach us about 'ethics of care'
The University of Kansas Department of English will host a leading scholar of Victorian studies for the annual American-British Lecture. ...
People don't automatically follow political party cues on every issue, study finds
It's easy to find videos on YouTube exposing people's seemingly unwavering support for the actions of their political party. A 2016 video on Jimmy Kimmel's show includes Hillary Clinton supporters agreeing with her purported quotes about policies, though the actual quotes were taken from Donald Trump. ...
'Unexpected Caribbean' symposium set for Oct. 18-20
This week, the University of Kansas will host a series of events that celebrate the surprising interplay between Caribbean cultures and people and the rest of the world. Far from being exotic and isolated islands suitable only as tourist destinations or the site of natural disasters, epidemiological crises and charity...
KU leading study of dehydration, heat illness injury risks to marching bands
At the end of every summer, football teams take to the field while temperatures still reach triple digits. And seemingly just as often, tragic stories about an athlete suffering from heatstroke and even dying make the news. Marching bands also return to action the same time every year, and many...
Carpenter Collective brings Dotte Mobile Grocer to life
Husband and wife Tad and Jessica Carpenter strive for optimism and positivity, whether their Carpenter Collective is designing a soft-drink cup for a fast-food chain or a graphic identity for a classy condo project. ...
Team envisions future of the American road with new NSF planning grant
Headquartered at the University of Kansas School of Engineering, a research team is envisioning what U.S. roads, highways, bridges and supporting infrastructure could look like in coming decades — a time when autonomous vehicles, more traffic and harsher weather driven by climate change could stress the American transportation system. ...
How great musicians connect with audiences
John Tibbetts’ long career as a journalist gave him entrée to some of the world’s most acclaimed artists and performers. His habit of making watercolor paintings of them and getting them to autograph the work endeared him to them even more. ...
Spencer Museum awarded $400K from National Endowment for the Humanities for facility improvement
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded the Spencer Museum of Art a $406,542 Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge grant. To fulfill the NEH’s requirements, the Spencer Museum must raise $1.2 million in matching funds by 2023. Collectively, the NEH grant and matching funds will support facility improvements...
KPR raises over $327K in fall membership drive
Kansas Public Radio ended another successful fall membership drive with 1,778 listener pledges, bringing in just over $327,000 and surpassing last year's campaign. ...
University announces summer 2018 graduates
The names of 915 graduates from the University of Kansas this summer — representing 41 Kansas counties, 40 other states and 24 other countries and territories — have been announced by the University Registrar. ...
'The ABCs of Sport Fandom' lecture set for Oct. 17
The University of Kansas Department of Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences welcomes Professor Daniel Wann as keynote speaker at the third annual Mawson Scholar Speaker Series. ...
Senegalese filmmaker to help make KU's academic stories digital
When he was a child in Senegal, Mamadou Dia would listen to his grandmother's stories. Now a filmmaker, he tells the stories of his native Africa. This fall he’ll be the first Visiting Interdisciplinary Scholar at the University of Kansas’ Hall Center for the Humanities and help scholars of all...
Campus water outage planned Saturday, Oct. 13
Multiple buildings on the University of Kansas Lawrence campus will be without water for approximately 11 hours Saturday, Oct. 13, as KU Facilities Services performs needed maintenance on the campus infrastructure. In addition to not having running water during this timeframe, the affected buildings (listed below) also will be without...
Activist, journalist Jose Antonio Vargas to give 2019 Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture for The Commons
Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas will deliver the Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture for The Commons at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at Liberty Hall. Vargas’ presentation will focus on his work with undocumented immigrants in the United States featured in his recent book, “Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented...
KU cadet team takes top-20 finish in national Army Ten-Miler
Eight cadets from the University of Kansas Army ROTC Jayhawk Battalion competed Oct. 7 in the Army Ten-Miler, the second-largest 10-mile race in the United States. The race is held annually in Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., with more than 35,000 participants. ...
Lawrence community invited to KU’s second annual Trunk or Treat
The University of Kansas Student Involvement & Leadership Center, Student Alumni Network and Center for Community Outreach will host KU’s second annual Trunk or Treat from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Adams Alumni Center parking lot, 1266 Oread Ave., on the Lawrence campus. Admission is free. ...
Stock market decline could signal correction, economist says
Wednesday's 3.3 percent decline in U.S. blue-chip stocks and the stock market remaining lower most of Thursday morning could potentially reflect a market correction, according to a University of Kansas economist. ...
Visiting artists explore Haitian, Native American and queer experiences as part of Spencer Museum’s Social Histories Series
Artists Ulrick Jean-Pierre, Adrian Stimson and Tina Takemoto will visit the Spencer Museum of Art Oct. 17–18 to give public performances and talks examining aspects of Haitian, Native American and queer social histories. All three artists are visiting as part of a Social Histories Series presented by the Spencer’s Integrated...
Honors Program extends to KU Edwards Campus, offering students advanced learning, networking opportunities
— Academically exceptional students in Kansas City have a new way to get the most out of their college experience through the KU Edwards Campus (KUEC) Honors Program, an extension of KU's top-ranked University Honors Program. All incoming KUEC undergraduate students may apply, and community college transfer students who participated...
Professor develops language teaching model giving learners better understanding of grammar, pronunciation
When learning a new language, people often come across new sounds or unfamiliar grammar rules. So while they may be able to communicate with native speakers, incorrect pronunciation and grammar can result in negative perceptions or miscommunication. A University of Kansas professor has been developing a new instructional model for...