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Fri, 10/19/2018

University Theatre will stage Greek tragedy 'Electra'

LAWRENCE — 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,...

Thu, 10/18/2018

'50 for 50: Celebrating 50 years of Kenneth Spencer Research Library' reception featuring anniversary exhibit to be held Nov. 8

LAWRENCE — 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. ...

Thu, 10/18/2018

KU nominates three students for Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell scholarships

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has endorsed applications from three students applying for prestigious fellowships for study in the United Kingdom and Ireland. ...

Thu, 10/18/2018

KU School of Pharmacy students perfect on NAPLEX

LAWRENCE — 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. ...

Thu, 10/18/2018

Distinguished professor to illustrate work of researchers to conquer cancer

LAWRENCE —Researchers around the world are doing their part to fight the scourge of cancer, including some of the top minds at the University of Kansas. ...

Thu, 10/18/2018

Ethics expert to deliver 2018 Sutton Lecture

LAWRENCE — 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. ...

Wed, 10/17/2018

Canada’s legalization of marijuana will boost understanding of benefits, unintended consequences, researcher says

LAWRENCE — 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. ...

Wed, 10/17/2018

Presentation will explore the Harlem Renaissance and Kansas

LAWRENCE — 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. ...

Wed, 10/17/2018

Residence halls plan family-friendly Halloween event

LAWRENCE — 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. ...

Wed, 10/17/2018

Two top-20 rankings underscore value of KU Law degree

LAWRENCE – 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...

Wed, 10/17/2018

'Unexpected Caribbean' symposium set for Oct. 18-20 (Opens in new window)

LAWRENCE — 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...

Wed, 10/17/2018

Scholar will discuss what Victorian fiction can teach us about 'ethics of care'

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Department of English will host a leading scholar of Victorian studies for the annual American-British Lecture. ...

Wed, 10/17/2018

People don't automatically follow political party cues on every issue, study finds

Wed, 10/17/2018

KU leading study of dehydration, heat illness injury risks to marching bands

LAWRENCE — 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,...

Tue, 10/16/2018

Team envisions future of the American road with new NSF planning grant

Tue, 10/16/2018

Carpenter Collective brings Dotte Mobile Grocer to life

Mon, 10/15/2018

How great musicians connect with audiences

Mon, 10/15/2018

KPR raises over $327K in fall membership drive

LAWRENCE – 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. ...

Mon, 10/15/2018

Spencer Museum awarded $400K from National Endowment for the Humanities for facility improvement

Mon, 10/15/2018

'The ABCs of Sport Fandom' lecture set for Oct. 17

LAWRENCE — 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. ...

Mon, 10/15/2018

Senegalese filmmaker to help make KU's academic stories digital

Samedi cinema Trailer from mamadou dia on Vimeo. ...

Fri, 10/12/2018

Campus water outage planned Saturday, Oct. 13

LAWRENCE — 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...

Thu, 10/11/2018

Activist, journalist Jose Antonio Vargas to give 2019 Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture for The Commons

LAWRENCE — 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...

Thu, 10/11/2018

KU cadet team takes top-20 finish in national Army Ten-Miler

Thu, 10/11/2018

Lawrence community invited to KU’s second annual Trunk or Treat

LAWRENCE — 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...

Thu, 10/11/2018

Stock market decline could signal correction, economist says

LAWRENCE — 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. ...

Thu, 10/11/2018

Visiting artists explore Haitian, Native American and queer experiences as part of Spencer Museum’s Social Histories Series

LAWRENCE — 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...

Thu, 10/11/2018

Honors Program extends to KU Edwards Campus, offering students advanced learning, networking opportunities

OVERLAND PARK — 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...

Wed, 10/10/2018

Study shows purpose for being online drives whether people will avoid ads

Wed, 10/10/2018

Professor develops language teaching model giving learners better understanding of grammar, pronunciation

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