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Audio-Reader receives awards for outstanding programming, volunteerism
LAWRENCE — Volunteers and staff from the University of Kansas Audio-Reader Network were recognized for outstanding programming and volunteerism during the annual conference of the International Association of Audio Information services earlier this month in Broomfield, Colorado. ...
KU recognizes outstanding employees, team of the year
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas recognized its Employees of the Year and presented the Team of the Year Awards on May 9 in the Kansas Union. Chancellor Douglas A. Girod and Interim Provost Carl Lejuez were present at the ceremony to honor employees with five, 10, 15, 20, 25,...
States should have realistic expectations of sports betting as revenue stream, researcher says
LAWRENCE — Even though the Supreme Court has cleared the way for states to legalize sports gambling, state and local policymakers should use caution before counting on sports betting as a new major revenue stream, according to a University of Kansas researcher of public finance. ...
KU announces January-March Employees of the Month
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced several spring 2018 Employees of the Month, including Leslie O'Neil, who was honored earlier this week as one of KU's Employee of the Year along with September Employee of the Month Ola Faucher. ...
Center for Service Learning releases principles for ethical service
LAWRENCE — The Center for Service Learning, in conjunction with other units and student organizations at the University of Kansas, has released a set of principles meant to guide students, faculty and staff in selecting ethical service programs and experiences. ...
Students win Outstanding Presentation Awards at Undergraduate Research Symposium
LAWRENCE — More than 900 students, faculty, staff and guests attended KU’s 21st annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 28 to hear student presenters share the results of their research and creative projects. The event took place in the Kansas Union, where more than 250 students from across campus presented...
Katie Batza receives humanities research fellowship
LAWRENCE — Katie Batza, assistant professor of women, gender & sexuality studies has been awarded a fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies for research to be undertaken in the academic year 2018-19. The ACLS, one of the premier humanities-focused granting agencies, is a private, nonprofit federation of 75...
Beatles music featured at Audio-Reader benefit concert
LAWRENCE — “Come Together” to support Kansas Audio-Reader at a concert Saturday, May 12, at the Lawrence Art Center. ...
Undergraduate Research Mentor Award winners announced
LAWRENCE — Three people were honored at the 21st Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium last month for their extraordinary commitment to mentoring undergraduate researchers at the University of Kansas. ...
New organ recording nearly 40 years in the making
LAWRENCE – When James Higdon, now the Dane and Polly Bales Professor of Organ, arrived at the University of Kansas School of Music 38 years ago, he received a faculty research grant that set him on the path that has culminated in his new two-CD album, “Jehan Alain: Organ Works...
KU announces 2018 KU Advisor of the Year
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Office of Undergraduate Studies and the KU Advising Network selected Gretchen Heasty, director of TRIO Supportive Educational Services (SES) & STEM, as the 2018 Academic Advisor of the Year during an awards ceremony May 7 in the Kansas Union Ballroom. The award recognizes excellence...
KU part of grant project to support Native American families with children in, at risk of entering child welfare system
LAWRENCE — The consequences of parental substance abuse for children and communities can go far beyond a temporary intervention by social services. University of Kansas researchers are part of a grant project that will work to support Native American parents and children at risk of entering or in the child...
International trade law expert: US leaving Iran deal will undermine American national security
LAWRENCE — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States would exit the Iran nuclear deal designed to lift sanctions on the nation in exchange for it ceasing its nuclear program. Fulfilling an oft-repeated campaign promise, Trump said the move ended a deal that should not have been made...
Public invited to Studio 804 Open House
LAWRENCE — Studio 804, based at the University of Kansas, will present its latest design-build project during an open house from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at 1220 E. 12th St. ...
Service learning excellence recognized with awards, community reception, juried posters
KU School of Pharmacy remains among nation's elite in NIH funding
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy is No. 4 in the country in National Institutes of Health funding, marking the 23rd consecutive year the school has been in the top 10. ...
Information for news media covering 2018 Commencement
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas invites media to cover the university’s 146th Commencement on Sunday, May 13, beginning at 10:30 a.m. ...
Study finds better measures than a person's occupation to predict long-term earnings
LAWRENCE — In sociological studies of people's economic stratification and intergenerational mobility, researchers have long presumed a person's occupation most accurately would reflect his or her lifetime earnings. ...
KU Libraries support new open educational resources through grant initiative
LAWRENCE — KU Libraries continue to support open educational resources (OER) by providing grant funding to two KU instructors who have created openly licensed textbooks for use by the public. ...
School of Education honors KCK superintendent
LAWRENCE – Cynthia Lane, superintendent of schools for Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, has been selected to receive the 2018 Friend of Education Award from the University of Kansas School of Education. ...
KU opening new space to serve students in Leavenworth
LEAVENWORTH — The University of Kansas is adding classroom space in Leavenworth to accommodate growing enrollment and course offerings in the community. ...
Study shows minority students underrepresented in autism diagnoses, rates vary widely by state
Dole Institute announces creation of Robert J. Dole Service to Country Award
LAWRENCE – The Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas announced the creation of a new special award for KU students this week. ...
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences announces associate dean for academic innovation and student success
LAWRENCE – A faculty member and administrator with extensive experience in enhancing teaching, mentoring and curriculum at KU has been named the new associate dean for academic innovation and student success in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas. ...
CReSIS scientists join international push to grasp 'runaway' ice loss in Antarctic glacier
University community remembers longtime employee Judy Farmer
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas community is remembering Judy Farmer, an employee of the university of more than 26 years who died in March. ...
2017-2018 Student Employee of the Year announced
LAWRENCE — The University Career Center has recognized the 2017-2018 Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY), Hannah Weingartner of Recreation Services. ...