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Dole Institute Student Advisory Board hosts program on pathways to citizenship
LAWRENCE – The Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas announced the addition of a public program on U.S. immigration policy this week. ...
Master’s degree in sport management now available fully online
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Department of Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences will offer the master's degree in sport management in a fully online delivery format, beginning in fall 2018. ...
A ‘GEM’ of an engineering experience
LAWRENCE — One thing about Matt McFarlane: He’s always known where he’s going. ...
University Dance Company Spring Concert set for April 19-21
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Department of Dance will host its annual spring performance, showcasing pieces including ballet, swing and hip-hop. ...
University of Utah administrator to visit KU as final CIO candidate
LAWRENCE — Kenneth Pink, deputy chief information officer and associate director of information technology at the University of Utah, will make a public presentation next week as a candidate for the chief information officer at the University of Kansas. ...
'Shakespeare & London: Exploring Spencer Research Library's Special Collections' set for April 12
LAWRENCE — KU Libraries will host a presentation by David Bergeron, professor emeritus of English, and Jonathan Lamb, assistant professor of English, from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, April 12, in Kenneth Spencer Research Library. A reception and conversation will take place from 4-4:30 p.m. following the presentation. ...
Natural History Museum will host Stand Up for Science fundraiser
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas Natural History Museum invites the public to advocate for science outreach and education at Stand Up for Science, a fundraising event for the museum at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 13, at Abe and Jake’s Landing, 8 E. Sixth St. ...
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. ...
School of Education, USD 497 to co-host TED Talks-style research, teaching festival
LAWRENCE — The School of Education at the University of Kansas has joined Lawrence Public Schools (USD 497) to co-host the inaugural EDTalks! Research & Teaching Festival. ...
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. ...
NYU scholar will discuss Central American refugee crisis (Opens in new window)
LAWRENCE — Challenges to U.S. liberalism posed by the refugee crisis from Central America will be the topic of the 2018 George and Eleanor Woodyard Lecture at the University of Kansas. ...
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...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...