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Three KU juniors win Goldwater Scholarships; another earns honorable mention
LAWRENCE — The tight-knit group of four friends had already been through a lot together at the University of Kansas, from late-night organic chemistry study sessions to rigorous class schedules and meals out during their free time. ...
KU Libraries to host presentations by US Holocaust Memorial Museum curator
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Libraries, in partnership with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, will host “Rescue the Evidence,” a presentation by Susan Goldstein Snyder. ...
Hall Center announces 2018-19 Humanities Lecture Series
LAWRENCE — The Hall Center for the Humanities will feature a diverse lineup of authors, journalists and academics for its 2018-19 Humanities Lecture Series. Speakers in the coming academic year will focus on topics ranging from Latinos and immigration from a woman’s perspective to political optimism in the age of...
Study shows word of mouth still top way readers prefer to share hyperlocal news
LAWRENCE — In this age of social media and electronic communication, many people receive and share their news via social media. But a new study shows that, when it comes to hyperlocal news, more people still tend to share the news they read via face-to-face communication rather than by email...
In 'Of Some Sky,' funny meets creepy in new book of verse
LAWRENCE — A zombified bear adorns the cover of Joseph Harrington’s new collection of verse, “Of Some Sky,” (BlazeVOX, 2017). He explains it’s from former Lawrence resident Andy Hadle’s series on mythological creatures. ...
Stock market volatility leaves investors with tough long-term choices, economist says
LAWRENCE — The finance market turmoil that many analysts feared ahead of the 2016 election may only have been delayed, not avoided, according to a University of Kansas expert on finance and economics. ...
Tulane University administrator to present as CIO candidate
LAWRENCE — Mary Walsh, assistant vice president for academic & administrative systems at Tulane University, will make a public presentation Thursday as a candidate for the chief information officer at the University of Kansas. ...
Kansas oil, gas production continued to decline in 2017
LAWRENCE — Kansas oil production decreased in 2017 even as oil prices increased, according to estimates from the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kansas. Natural gas production fell as gas prices remained low and output in the state’s largest gas area continued to taper off. ...
Raquel Salas Rivera, Philadelphia Poet Laureate, to perform at the Raven Book Store (Opens in new window)
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas Department of Spanish & Portuguese will welcome Raquel Salas Rivera, 2018 Poet Laureate of Philadelphia and CantoMundo Fellow, for a presentation at the Hall Center for Humanities and a poetry reading at the Raven Book Store on April 23. ...
Howard University protests underscore financial challenges at historically black colleges and universities, scholar notes
LAWRENCE — Student protests and occupation of an administration building at Howard University entered its sixth day Tuesday, with students sticking to a list of demands and reporting some progress in negotiations. Protests carried on through the Easter holiday weekend after an embezzlement scandal at the historically black university. Howard’s...
Utility bamboo bike intrigues enthusiasts at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show
LAWRENCE — Lance Rake and Nils Gore, professors at the University of Kansas, hit the road last month with John Bielenberg, director, Future Partners, to showcase a utility bamboo bike at the 2018 North American Handmade Bicycle Show. ...
Ancient sea worm eats, poops and leaves behind evidence of Cambrian biodiversity
The 500-million-year-old poop of a primordial, predatory sea worm tells their story. ...
Ancient peoples of Latin America fashioned status objects from gold, jade, shell
LAWRENCE — Ancient indigenous peoples of Latin America fashioned gold and other materials like jade, shell and feathers into flashy, breathtaking jewelry and other pieces of adornment to signify importance. ...
KU Army ROTC Ranger Buddy Competition set for April 7
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas Army ROTC cadets will be among 456 cadets from across the United States testing the limits of their physical and mental strength on Saturday. ...
Pulitzer-winning journalist to give keynote at security conference on crime-terrorism nexus
LAWRENCE — An award-winning Washington Post reporter who has covered the Pentagon and national security developments, intelligence agencies, Russian disinformation issues and treatment of veterans will give a keynote address as part of a security conference at the University of Kansas. ...
Alumni receive top award from KU law school
LAWRENCE — A judge, a retired tech executive and an energy attorney will receive the University of Kansas School of Law’s 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award. ...
Global Scholars to present research
LAWRENCE — Members of the sixth Global Scholars cohort will present their research this week at the Global Scholars Symposium. Coordinated by the Office of International Programs, the event is the culmination of the cohort’s experiences in this selective program. ...
UK artist Paul Harfleet heads to Lawrence to document homophobia by planting pansies
LAWRENCE — United Kingdom-based artist Paul Harfleet will visit Lawrence April 5-6 to plant pansies at sites of homophobic abuse. Harfleet’s visit is part of the Spencer Museum of Art’s Integrated Arts Research Initiative (IARI), and he will present three public events related to his ongoing international art installation The...
KU announces fall 2017 Employees of the Month
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced the fall 2017 Employees of the Month. They are as follows:...
Poet, performer Danez Smith to speak April 3
LAWRENCE — Writer Danez Smith will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at Liberty Hall to feature readings from their recent book, “Don’t Call Us Dead” (2017), published by Graywolf Press. ...
New film on William Allen White to premiere at KU on April 25
LAWRENCE — A new documentary film about William Allen White will debut with a free premiere April 25, during the William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications' weeklong commemoration of the 150th birth year of the Pulitzer Prize-winning editor of the Emporia Gazette. ...
Events set for KU Graduate Student Appreciation Week
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas will recognize the contributions of graduate students to the university during national Graduate Student Appreciation Week, April 2-6, and throughout the month of April. ...
Boise State CIO to present as 1st candidate for KU’s top tech post
LAWRENCE — Max Davis-Johnson, chief information officer at Boise State University, will make a public presentation Monday, April 2, as a candidate for the chief information officer at the University of Kansas. ...
Third annual Research Sprints now accepting applications
LAWRENCE — KU Libraries will host the third annual Research Sprints May 14-18. During this weeklong effort, faculty members will work with a team of libraries faculty and staff on a specific goal related to their research and teaching projects. ...
Math department announces inaugural Distinguished Lecture Series
LAWRENCE — The Department of Mathematics will host a renowned academic and member of the National Academy of Sciences for its inaugural Distinguished Lecture Series, set for 4 p.m. April 12 in 120 Snow Hall. ...