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New artificial turf field for open for KU Recreation Services
LAWRENCE — Central Field is the new, outdoor artificial turf field available for intramurals, sports clubs, student groups and individuals at the University of Kansas community. It is located in the Central District, between the new Downs Hall and Stouffer Place Apartments. ...
School of Education continues free professional development in KC
OVERLAND PARK - The School of Education at the University of Kansas will host the second session of the 2017-2018 Strategies Event Series at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the KU Edwards Campus. ...
Book explores how minority girls with disabilities are criminalized, form 'ecology of resistance' in juvenile jails
LAWRENCE — Reams of data and countless studies have pointed out how minorities are disproportionately incarcerated and punished in the American justice system, despite similar rates of law-breaking between races. Less attention is paid, however, to the perspectives of those actually in the system. A new book examines the viewpoints...
Make it Happen Conference encourage girls to pursue STEM Careers
LAWRENCE — A pressing question: How to encourage today’s young girls to attend college in the future, ready and eager to major in science, technology, engineering and math? Here's one answer: Get their moms involved. ...
Gifts totaling $1.4M help advance KU Alzheimer's Disease Center research initiatives
LAWRENCE — Several Kansas City-area community members have made a combined gift commitment of $1.4 million to the University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center to enable it to expand its research and double its capacity for clinical trials. ...
Art history expert will discuss Mayan culture
LAWRENCE — Yale University scholar Mary Miller will visit the University of Kansas campus to deliver the Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar lecture at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the Spencer Museum of Art auditorium. ...
Peace and & Conflict Studies event to focus on violent extremism, democracy, building peace
LAWRENCE — There is no shortage of places experiencing violent conflict across the world, including Syria, Libya, Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia. ...
Expo offers opportunity to explore wonders of KU engineering
LAWRENCE — Elementary and middle school students will flood the University of Kansas School of Engineering complex in March for Engineering Expo, a two-day event designed to allow young minds to explore STEM disciplines. ...
Distinguished professor to explore potential role of microbiome in safer agriculture
LAWRENCE — Tiny organisms could hold the key to safer, more sustainable agricultural practices. A University of Kansas distinguished professor will explain how the microbiome – the microbial communities associated with plant roots and leaves – may offer guidance on better management practices in agriculture. ...
Campus community mourns KU History Project creator
LAWRENCE — The Hall Center for the Humanities mourns the recent loss of editor, librarian, public historian and humanities adventurer Henry Fortunato, who died Feb. 5 at his home in Overland Park. He was 62. ...
Graduate students will showcase research March 27 at 15th annual Capitol event
LAWRENCE — The value and benefits of research performed by graduate students at the University of Kansas and KU Medical Center will be showcased Tuesday, March 27, at the Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka. ...
KU presents free concert featuring jazz, funk, hip-hop
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Office of Diversity & Equity and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are hosting a free concert for the KU and Lawrence communities. ...
Discussion: Navigating the aftermath of a crisis at the university level
LAWRENCE — The KU Public Safety Office, Emergency Management Department is hosting 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. ...
Researcher's fieldwork builds understanding of community resilience, recovery in face of disaster
LAWRENCE — From Puerto Rico to Missouri to California, Americans in recent years have confronted disasters that have disrupted communities and destroyed homes, businesses and infrastructure. ...
Studies show tool can identify individual needs, supports to help youths with autism, intellectual disabilities
LAWRENCE — To better serve families, University of Kansas researchers are examining the use of standardized assessments of support needs for children with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities. Two recently published studies demonstrated that the Supports Intensity Scale-Children’s version — a standardized, norm-referenced measure of support needs originally...
Law school symposium to explore future of public education
LAWRENCE — Ongoing funding shortfalls, a persistent achievement gap and competing political interests present obstacles for public educators and administrators. How can these issues be addressed to ensure that all children have access to free, quality education? ...
KU students seek to launch mini-satellite through NASA program
LAWRENCE — Madison Sargent has always had an eye on the stars. Now she may achieve her goal of reaching out to them before she even graduates from college. ...
Lawrence case is example of 'wrenching family separation' under recent US policy changes, immigration researcher says
LAWRENCE — The ongoing deportation legal battle of a Lawrence man, Syed Jamal, who was taken into custody and away from his wife and three children, all U.S. citizens, has drawn international media attention and interest from members of Congress. ...
Poet, critic Hanif Abdurraqib to speak at Liberty Hall
LAWRENCE — Writer Hanif Abdurraqib discuss his new book, “They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us,” at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at Liberty Hall. ...
Study dispels notion that social media displaces human contact
LAWRENCE — Echoing concerns that grew with the Internet itself a decade earlier, the rise of social media has stoked fears of “social displacement” — the alienation of people from friends and family in favor of Facebook and Twitter. ...
Four juniors nominated for Truman Scholarships
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has nominated four outstanding juniors for Harry S. Truman Scholarships. ...
KU recognized for excellence in community college transfer pathways
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has been recognized for excellence in community college transfer by a national honor society. ...
Law students, Legal Services for Students assisting with free tax preparation
Editor's note: The April 12 tax preparation session at Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority Resident Services has been canceled due to renovations at the site, 1600 Haskell Ave., Apt. 187. ...
Prestigious NSF grant to help study compassion, local decisions in disaster planning
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas urban planning researcher has received a prestigious National Science Foundation grant to study local decision-making aimed at mitigating natural hazards and damages due to disasters, such as flooding and hurricanes. ...
Workplace environment influences outcomes of an audit, study finds
LAWRENCE — A more positive workplace environment at large companies can likely reduce the cost and length of an audit, according to a study that includes University of Kansas School of Business researchers. ...