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School of Engineering to welcome dean candidates to Lawrence campus
Four candidates will hold public presentations in consideration of becoming the next dean of the School of Engineering at the University of Kansas. The university is seeking a collaborative and entrepreneurial leader who is committed to student success, faculty and staff achievement. ...
KU writing center will celebrate 25th anniversary with campus reception
The University of Kansas Writing Center, as part of the Writing & Learning Center, welcomes faculty, staff and students to celebrate its 25th anniversary during a reception from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at Anschutz Library. ...
Co-founder of Monument Lab will give public talk at KU
Join organizers of the Iⁿ‘zhúje‘waxóbe / Sacred Red Rock project and the Institute for Policy & Social Research for a special presentation, “Telling the Full Story: Power and Presence in Public” by Paul Farber, director and co-founder of the Monument Lab, at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Burge Union,...
KU faculty to host discussion: 'The Deepening Crisis in Israel/Palestine'
A panel of University of Kansas professors will present “The Deepening Crisis in Israel/Palestine: History. Context. Human Rights.” to discuss the escalating conflict in the region. ...
Study examines role of working memory, cognitive functions in English learners learning to write
When a person attempts to express their thoughts in writing, they use a series of cognitive functions like working memory to access words and ideas they want to convey, phonological awareness of concepts such as syntax and more. And that is in their native language. A new study from the...
Shannon Blunt to give distinguished professor lecture on signal processing
Shannon Blunt’s expertise in radar and remote sensing is internationally recognized, and he has made contributions that have been used in operational radar and sonar systems. ...
New book explores how contemporary Iranian artists sidestep line of repression
In the Islamic Republic of Iran today you can be a well-paid entertainer making escapist fare. But those aren't the artists Rana Esfandiary is interested in. ...
Enjoy an entire day of classical music with KPR’s Live Day
Kansas Public Radio will celebrate its commitment to classical music with Live Day, an entire day of live performances Oct. 25. Individuals may attend these concerts at the Lied Center Pavilion or listen to the broadcast live on KPR. ...
New book 'Trade War' examines causes, history of conflict between US, China
With no resolution in sight for the trade war between the United States and China, a new book from a University of Kansas international trade law expert examines where the conflict may lead and its consequences thus far while also providing a critical historical and legal analysis of how it...
Kansas Economic Policy Conference to address urgent workforce needs
Each year, the Kansas Economic Policy Conference convenes community and industry leaders, policymakers and scholars. On Oct. 19, the conference will address workforce needs for Kansas. ...
Haunting Humanities will bring wicked fun to Lawrence
The Hall Center for the Humanities will bring a Halloween twist to history, literature, language and culture in downtown Lawrence this month. This all-ages humanities festival provides a unique opportunity for scholars to share serious research, nightmarish stories, chilling factoids and joyful revelations. This year’s celebration will take place from...
Scroll depicting rat wedding banquet provides important insight about cooking in medieval Japan
Rats in the kitchen. ...
KU Engineering’s annual Tiberti lecture to focus on sustainable leadership
The chairman, CEO and founder of the first African American employee stock ownership plan corporation in Missouri will deliver this year’s J.A. Tiberti Family Lecture at the University of Kansas School of Engineering. ...
Campus community encouraged to volunteer for The Big Event at KU
The Big Event at KU will stage a day of community engagement and service later this month, and University of Kansas students, faculty and staff are encouraged to volunteer. ...
Study shows testimonials can open acceptance to differing opinions on controversial topics
It’s hard to change people’s minds, especially on a topic they feel strongly about. But a new study from the University of Kansas shows that testimonials about a person’s lived experience can open people to acceptance of attitudes different than their own on controversial topics. That could go a long...
Letters show religious side of avant-garde icon Georges Auric
As biographer of 20th century French modernist composer Georges Auric, Colin Roust was somewhat chagrined to learn for the first time – immediately after publishing his book in 2020 — of dozens of letters discussing religious and artistic philosophy the young Auric exchanged with leading Catholic intellectuals of his day. ...
‘Unequal Sisters’ book provides revolutionary perspective on US women’s history
When the first “Unequal Sisters” volume came out in 1990, its multicultural feminist essays focused on establishing that women of color were important to acknowledge and understand as key figures in U.S. history. ...
24 faculty earn specialty and career teaching promotions
Twenty-four individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses earned specialty and career teaching faculty promotions this past year. ...
Study shows little improvement in mandated disaster plans despite required updates
Hurricanes, floods, heat waves and other disasters are striking the United States with increased severity and frequency, and since 2000 the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act has required states and local jurisdictions to have plans in place to reduce damages from such events. A new study from the University of Kansas...
STARTUP Central project will educate and support biomedical researchers turning innovations into new companies
Communication studies scholar Diana Carlin publishes new book on America's first ladies
Diana Carlin, retired professor of communication studies at the University of Kansas, has published a pioneering textbook shedding light on the transformative legacies of America’s first ladies. ...
Fantastic fiction writer Kij Johnson can go home again
After decades of acclaimed writing about exotic realms, Kij Johnson returns in her new short story collection to her Iowa childhood — though it ranges over such wild territory as the inner thoughts of a living sphinx, a horde of tiny velociraptors and a giant squirrel phantasm. ...
KU Department of Design student projects awarded by AIGA-Kansas City
Four 2023 University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design graduates won American Institute of Graphic Arts-Kansas City awards for projects completed during their final year as students. The awardees, all alumni of the KU Department of Design’s visual communication design program, were recognized at the 2023 AIGA Kansas City...
Hall Center for the Humanities announces 2023-24 Speaker Series
The Hall Center for the Humanities’ Speaker Series at the University of Kansas features humanities scholars and creative writers with ideas that shape the world and illuminate the intersections of human experience. ...
Three seniors, one alumna to compete for Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, Churchill scholarships
Three current University of Kansas seniors and a recent graduate have been endorsed for prestigious fellowships for study in the United Kingdom and Ireland with the support of the University’s Office of Fellowships. ...
Students invited to KU Engineering High School Design Competition
High school students, start your engines! The future of engineering is revving to race as the University of Kansas School of Engineering hosts its annual STEM competition — High School Design: Race to Innovate — set to take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25. ...
KU debaters take 3rd place at major national tournament
The University of Kansas Debate team of sophomores John Marshall, Lawrence, and Jiyoon Park, Topeka, took third place in a major national debate tournament Sept. 30-Oct. 2 hosted by the University of Kentucky. The pair lost a close 2-1 split decision to Georgetown University in the semifinals of the J.W. ...
KPR’s fall membership drive raises $300K but falls short of goal
Almost 1,500 people helped Kansas Public Radio raise just over $300,000 during its fall membership drive. However, KPR fell short of its $330,000 goal. ...
Conference for people with intellectual, developmental disabilities will focus on leadership, advocacy
“Nothing about us without us” has been a rallying cry for disability rights advocates for more than 30 years. The phrase highlights the need for people with disabilities to participate in decisions about disability research, policy and practice. ...
America’s role in combating global poverty examined in new book
Aristotle famously wrote, “Poverty is the parent of revolution and crime." ...