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Media advisory: Himalayan seismology expert can discuss latest earthquake in Nepal
LAWRENCE — Today, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake shook Nepal, with 42 deaths and 1,117 injuries initially reported. The temblor follows a larger quake April 25 that killed thousands of people. ...
Service learning excellence recognized
LAWRENCE — The Center for Civic and Social Responsibility has announced the 2015 Faculty and Student Excellence in Service Learning Awards, along with the creation of a Community Appreciation Reception to take place this week. ...
Four transformative student leaders win Alderson, Leffel University Awards
LAWRENCE — In 1971, Rusty Leffel was a second-year law student at the University of Kansas rallying the campus and the state to support higher education funding. His call to action, “WOULD YOU VOTE TO ABOLISH THE UNIVERSITY?,” dramatically drew attention to his cause and transformed debate on the topic...
Media advisory: Lessons from 'Mad Men' on sexism in the workplace
LAWRENCE — Barbara Barnett, associate professor of journalism at the University of Kansas, is available to speak with media about the conclusion of “Mad Men,” the popular show’s depiction of women’s issues, gender, its legacy and connection to media issues of today. The show will air its final episode Sunday,...
KU expands biomedical training with graduate certificate in chemical biology
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas has introduced a new graduate certificate to broaden training opportunities for the growing field of chemical biology. ...
Education department event to celebrate name change
LAWRENCE — The Department of Psychology & Research in Education (PRE) at the University of Kansas School of Education has officially changed its department name. Approved by the Kansas Board of Regents on Sept. 30, 2014, the new department name is Educational Psychology (EPSY). ...
KU announces faculty sabbaticals for 2015-16
LAWRENCE — Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little has approved 59 sabbaticals for the following faculty at the University of Kansas. ...
Mike Rounds to lead Human Resources Management
LAWRENCE — Following a national search, Mike Rounds, interim associate vice provost for human resource management at the University of Kansas, has been selected to lead the position on a permanent basis. In his role, Rounds oversees human resources services for more than 10,000 faculty, staff and student employees on...
Hall Center announces its 2015-2016 Humanities Lecture Series
LAWRENCE — The Hall Center for the Humanities announced its Humanities Lecture Series for 2015-2016, which will feature prize-winning historians, sociologists, explorers and podcast hosts. All events are free and open to the public. ...
Class of 1913 University Award a capstone achievement for two seniors
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas seniors Marcus Florez and Ashley Farris are brilliant examples of what it means to make discoveries that change the world, both personally and academically. This year’s Class of 1913 University Award honorees are two exceptional individuals who have used their time at the University of...
Research: Buyers’ readiness to take risk is top cause for volatility in U.S. house prices
LAWRENCE — The cliché version of the American dream usually involves getting married, finding a good job, raising 2.5 kids and buying a home with a white picket fence. ...
Final candidate for Academic Accelerator Program directorship to give presentation
LAWRENCE — The final interview for a new academic director of the KU Academic Accelerator Program (KUAAP) will take place Thursday, May 7. ...
Kansas, international women to participate in leadership institute
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Two set to receive School of Engineering’s highest honor
LAWRENCE — Two people with a long track record of dedication to the engineering profession and who each made outstanding contributions to the industry and higher education will receive the University of Kansas School of Engineering’s highest honor later this week. ...
Book reconstructs how grammar was assigned gender in ancient Rome
LAWRENCE — A 1972 episode of the sitcom "All in the Family" features a well-known riddle about a boy who was injured in a car accident that killed his father. ...
KU to mark opening of accessible entry at Strong Hall
LAWRENCE — A landmark on the University of Kansas campus is now more accessible to people with disabilities. University leaders will celebrate the creation of an accessible entrance into the front of Strong Hall with a ribbon-cutting at noon Thursday, May 7. ...
Major gift creates enticing package for ‘rising stars’ in the humanities at KU
LAWRENCE — Since the founding of the University of Kansas 150 years ago, courses in the humanities have been the bedrock of a KU education. To further strengthen the humanities at KU, the Hall Family Foundation has made a $1.46 million combination gift and challenge grant. ...
Book details benefits of teacher fieldwork with at-risk youths
LAWRENCE — For decades young people entering the teaching field have prepared for the career by taking classes and student teaching. A new book co-authored by a University of Kansas professor takes a look at how connecting pre-service teachers with at-risk youths and families can change their ideas of what...
Dole Institute awards history prize
LAWRENCE — The Robert J. Dole Archive and Special Collections, part of the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas, has awarded its 2015 Robert J. Dole Congressional History Prize in conjunction with the Kansas History Day State Contest. The theme for the 2015 contest was Leadership and...
Among diverse presidential field, policy issues priority for Latino voters, KU expert says
LAWRENCE — Pundits have called the field of announced and likely 2016 presidential candidates the most diverse in history. ...
KU to honor faculty, academic staff retirees May 19
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas will honor retiring faculty and academic staff members with a lunch at noon May 19 in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little and Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Jeffrey S. Vitter will recognize the employees during the lunch. ...
Laird Essay Contest winners announced
LAWRENCE — The Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies (CREES) has announced that this year’s Roy D. and Betty Laird Essay Contest winners are Department of Geography doctoral candidate John Biersack, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, for his essay titled “The Politics of Biometric Passports: Ukrainian Bodies and the Borders of...
Academic Accelerator Program candidate to participate in public presentation
LAWRENCE — The second of three candidates for academic director of the University of Kansas Academic Accelerator Program will visit campus this week for interviews and a public presentation. ...
Book traces origin of phrase in WWJD movement to Topeka minister, social activist
LAWRENCE — When Christians began wearing bracelets with the acronym for "What would Jesus do?" in the 1990s, the phrase was a reminder for them to attempt to act in a way that personifies Jesus' teachings from the Gospels. ...
University announces March 2015 employees of the month
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced the March 2015 Employees of the Month. They are as follows:...
Record crowds attend undergraduate research symposium
LAWRENCE — More than 600 students, faculty, and guests attended KU’s 18th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 25 to hear student presenters share the results of their research and creative projects. The event took place in the Kansas Union; 167 students presented their projects, representing more than 30 departments...