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Curator Lu Pin will speak about feminist activists in China
LAWRENCE — Chinese activist and curator of the exhibition “Above Ground: 40 Moments of Transformation” Lu Pin will speak at the Spencer Museum of Art at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29. Lu’s talk will examine the public demonstrations of Young Feminist Activists (YFA) in China that are documented through photographs...
Discussion: Reducing risks of natural hazards
LAWRENCE — The KU Public Safety Office Emergency Management Department is hosting the second event in a “lunch and learn” lecture series about interdisciplinary issues within disasters and emergencies. KU professors and scholars will share their fresh perspectives and pivotal research. ...
Six students nominated for Udall Scholarships
LAWRENCE — Six students at the University of Kansas are nominees for Udall Undergraduate Scholarships, which recognize students who demonstrate leadership, public service and commitment in the fields of tribal public policy, Native health care or the environment. ...
Study shows most American banks fail to offer safe, affordable checking
LAWRENCE — Across the country, affordable checking is becoming a thing of the past. Bank of America recently ended its free online checking account offer, but “main street banks” and small institutions are taking similar measures. A report co-authored by University of Kansas researchers shows that a majority of American...
Poet's new collection gets down to the bone
LAWRENCE – If you’re a poet who paddles the rivers and lakes of northeast Kansas, you might find a goatfish cowtooth. Stephen Johnson, a senior lecturer in the University of Kansas Department of English, has. “Goatfish / Cowtooth” is the title of his new collection of poetry, published in 2017...
30th annual Seaver Lecture focuses on environmental geopolitics
LAWRENCE — For the past 30 years, the Seaver Lecture Series has been an opportunity for KU faculty to present research related to continuing issues in Western Civilization. ...
KU student founder of Project Consent to join other leaders April 9 for Embrace Your Voice
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas’ observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month will culminate April 9 with Embrace Your Voice, an event bringing together three leaders of the cause. ...
'Resilience and Resistance: Native Women Confront Sexual Violence' presentation set for March 27
LAWRENCE — KU Libraries will host a Gallery Lecture Series presentation by Sarah Deer, professor in the School of Public Affairs & Administration, Department of Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies, and the School of Law. ...
Opening March 27: 'Big Botany' addresses critical role plants play for life on Earth
LAWRENCE — Opening Tuesday at the Spencer Museum of Art, the exhibition “Big Botany: Conversations with the Plant World” examines the integral relationships between humans and plants through works by more than 50 historical and contemporary artists from the museum’s collection, loans and site-specific installations by four artists-in-residence. ...
'Perfect Arrangement' focuses on seldom-told stories of the gay rights movement
LAWRENCE — Coming soon to the University Theatre stage, “Perfect Arrangement” explores the challenges of maintaining a queer family during the McCarthy era. ...
U.S. News & World Report highlights KU graduate programs in 2019 rankings
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has nine graduate programs ranked in the top 10 and 46 graduate programs ranked in the top 50 among public universities in the 2019 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools” rankings, which were released yesterday. ...
Researchers link dietary supplement DHA to higher fat-free body mass in kids
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas researchers have reported that pregnant women who consumed a supplement of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), a nutrient added to U.S. infant formulas since 2002, tend to have children with higher fat-free body mass at 5 years old. ...
Dawn Shew named recipient of this year’s C.L.A.S.S. Award
LAWRENCE — Dawn Shew, director of undergraduate academic services for the School of Engineering, has been named the recipient of this year’s C.L.A.S.S. Award for her dedication to supporting students. ...
KU alumnus establishes scholarship for art history students
LAWRENCE — A gift commitment of $690,000 from University of Kansas alumnus Don Sloan will establish a scholarship fund for art history students at KU. ...
‘Big Botany’ brings art to bear on climate-change debate
LAWRENCE – Recent headlines about melting permafrost threatening the world’s foremost seed bank drive home the timeliness of “Big Botany: Conversations with the Plant World,” an exhibition opening next week at the Spencer Museum of Art that features photographs of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault and other seed banks among...
Book pieces together research on 1970s gay health clinics that served as front line for AIDS crisis
LAWRENCE — Most historical accounts of the 1980s AIDS crisis presume the gay community lacked the capacity to respond to the devastating effects of the virus. ...
KU Center for Montessori Research selected to lead study on effectiveness of method across cultural groups
LAWRENCE – The Brady Education Foundation has selected the University of Kansas Center for Montessori Research to manage the multisite database and conduct the aggregated analysis for a new study that will investigate how Montessori early childhood education affects the academic and social-emotional development of children. ...
Students to present research at Taking Leadership to the Legislature
LAWRENCE — When Scott Kebler, an eight-year Marine Corps veteran, was looking for a place to attend college, he landed on the University of Kansas because of its high rating for veterans. Yet, when he arrived, he struggled to make the transition from military life to student life. ...
KU Libraries to host spring Software Carpentry workshop
LAWRENCE — KU Libraries, along with key partners, are pleased to announce an upcoming Software Carpentry workshop. Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get work done in less time by teaching basic research computing skills. The workshop will take place April 5-6 in the Ron Evans Apollo Auditorium in Nichols...
Scholars help solve a century-old mystery
LAWRENCE – Exactly 234 years since it was signed and sealed with red wax and 113 years since the Kansas Historical Society obtained it, a chance meeting between a University of Kansas Spanish scholar and a KHS archivist has resulted in the document’s translation and posting to the internet, furthering...
Lecturer will discuss ‘The Future of Disability’
LAWRENCE —The University of Kansas Department of Special Education will welcome Phil Ferguson, professor emeritus at Chapman University, to present at the Edward L. Meyen Distinguished Lecture Series. ...
Research gets closer to producing revolutionary battery to power renewable energy industry
Chancellor to present 5 University Scholarly Achievement Awards on April 23
LAWRENCE — Five faculty members at the University of Kansas will receive 2018 University Scholarly Achievement Awards recognizing significant scholarly or research achievements for scholars in the middle of their careers. ...
KU ranks 18th among public law schools for employment at nation's largest firms
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas School of Law ranks in the top 25 percent of law schools sending graduates to the nation’s largest law firms, according to the National Law Journal’s annual report on “Go-To Law Schools.”...
More than 50 youths will celebrate 'Afterschool' at the Capitol
TOPEKA — Students from the Lawrence, Valley Heights and Wichita areas will converge at the Capitol this week to take part in a celebration of quality afterschool programs. ...
School of Languages, Literatures & Cultures plans 1st commencement
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas School of Languages, Literatures & Cultures will host its first commencement recognition ceremony in 2018. ...