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KU professor and researcher to be honored by Chancellors Club
Whether conducting research to tackle life-threatening diseases or implementing innovative classroom techniques to inspire students, James Orr and Dr. Russell Swerdlow are proven standouts at the University of Kansas. ...
Media advisory: Experts can comment on FEC deadlock over Bitcoin contributions to campaigns
Mark Johnson, lecturer in journalism at the University of Kansas, and Patrick Miller, assistant professor of political science, are available to speak with media about the Federal Election Commission’s ongoing deadlock, setting policy by taking no action and recent stance on contributions of Bitcoin to elections. ...
Research shows too much executive turnover hurts companies
While some companies think shaking up their top management team will limit complacency and improve firm performance, research by University of Kansas School of Business professors shows that’s not always true. ...
Sigma Chi fraternity members returning to chapter house after small fire
of smoke, fire crews were on scene at 11:36 a.m. and declared all clear at 12:30 p.m. The fire appears to have been contained to the third floor in an area that houses a bedroom and bathroom. ...
Project to focus on poetry that sprung from Civil Rights Era
As many iconic events of the Civil Rights Movement reach their 50th anniversary this decade, the University of Kansas' Project on the History of Black Writing will take a closer look at how such an influential period in American history spurred a new era of poetry. ...
Rob Riggle to serve as grand marshal for Homecoming Parade
Actor and comedian Rob Riggle, a 1993 University of Kansas graduate, will be grand marshal of the KU Homecoming Parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, on Massachusetts Street in downtown Lawrence. A pep rally on Eighth Street between Massachusetts and New Hampshire streets will follow the parade. ...
Visual art alumnus creates art from Kansans' unwanted clutter
wall's elements are completed, they will be transported from the Warehouse to the gallery, where they will be assembled progressively over the course of the exhibition. Concurrent with this process, Gold will fabricate the chair, which will be placed in front of the completed wall. ...
The Commons announces interdisciplinary starter grants
the preliminary steps of truly integrated research, this funding opportunity complements the efforts of The Commons to further interdisciplinary research and learning. In addition, Red Hot Research sessions provide an opportunity for faculty to learn about one another's current work via six-minute slideshow presentations. Idea Cafés bring together scholars from...
Engineering researchers to examine galvanization puzzle
A team of researchers at the University of Kansas School of Engineering is working to solve a cracking problem that can arise from weatherproofing steel parts used for guardrails, light poles, sign structures and some bridges. ...
KPR staffers win broadcasting awards
will be handed out at the KAB’s annual convention, Oct. 19-21 in Wichita. ...
Project helps states mine data to improve services for kids
When children are placed in foster care, the ultimate goal is to give them the best possible services to achieve permanency, either by returning them home or finding a stable, supportive home environment. A project directed by the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare has developed a Web-based reporting...
Doctoral candidate receives Academy of Architecture for Health Fellowship
The American Institute of Architects’ Academy of Architecture for Healthcare has awarded a fellowship to a University of Kansas architecture student who will study how the design of intensive care units can influence patient safety and treatment outcomes. ...
Modern-day 'Monuments Woman,' alumna to give lecture
University of Kansas alumna Corine Wegener has been called a modern-day "monuments woman" for her dedication to protect cultural heritage in some of the most dangerous and devastated areas of the world. ...
Sunday discussion groups kick off semester of KU Common Book events
As the fall 2014 semester begins, KU Common Book programming is set to launch with opportunities for engagement for students, staff and faculty. ...
Digital Humanities Forum to explore Nodes & Networks in the humanities
The Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities will host its fourth-annual Digital Humanities Forum next month on the theme of "Nodes & Networks in the Humanities: Geometries, Relationships, Processes." ...
Outstanding undergraduates selected as Hall Center Scholars
Ten outstanding University of Kansas undergraduates have been selected to serve as Hall Center Scholars for 2014-2015. They will have exclusive opportunities to interact with the well-known authors, scholars and public intellectuals who speak in the Hall Center Humanities Lecture Series. The scholars for 2014-15:...
Rock Chalk Roadshow coming to five Kansas cities
The annual Rock Chalk Roadshow will hit the road from Sunday, Aug. 24, to Thursday, Aug. 28, with tour events in Pittsburg, Salina, Hutchinson, Garden City and Hays, and it will include visits with prospective students and families from 163 Kansas schools. ...
Extended office hours, Super Service Saturday available for students
Several key University of Kansas departments are offering special information sessions and extended Saturday office hours to help new and returning students and their families prepare for Monday, Aug. 25, the first day of fall classes. ...
Lamb, Wintoki receive 2014 KU teaching awards
An assistant professor of English who uses digital tools to teach Shakespeare and Renaissance texts and an associate professor of finance who excels at making innovative connections from seemingly unrelated areas are this year’s winners of the two highest awards for teaching at the University of Kansas. ...
Research offers insight into cellular biology of colorectal cancer
A study recently published in the journal Carcinogenesis by researchers at the University of Kansas shows a new role for the protein adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) in suppressing colorectal cancer — the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. ...
University Theatre announces 2014-15 season
With shows such as "A Raisin in the Sun" and "The Marriage of Figaro," University Theatre has announced a 2014-15 performance lineup that will entertain, educate and provoke as well as demonstrate the importance of educational theatre for the community. ...
University announces Part-Time Job Fair
Students can visit with employers from the University of Kansas as well as the Lawrence and Kansas City areas during a Part-Time Job Fair, set for Monday, Aug. 25. ...
Study finds race, class size, state politics can limit range of student skills
A University of Kansas researcher has found that in the last decade, fourth-graders who live in states with a significant African-American population, larger classroom sizes and a more conservative political climate tend to learn fewer mathematics skills in school. ...
'Super parent' cultural pressures can spur mental health conditions in new parents
Mental health experts in the past three decades have emphasized the dangers of postpartum depression for mothers, but a University of Kansas researcher says expanding awareness of several more perinatal mental health conditions is important for all new parents, including fathers. ...
KU announces July employees of the month
of Kansas has announced two Employees of the Month for July 2014:...
College expands opportunities for graduate study with new certificates
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences has broadened the array of graduate certificates at the University of Kansas with the addition of programs in global studies, museum studies, and Russian, East European and Eurasian studies. ...
Conservation of Philippine tarsier gets boost from Kansas
It’s not a monkey. It’s not a lemur. It’s not an African Bush Baby or even a Madagascan Mouse. Meet the Philippine tarsier: a tiny, adorable and downright “cool” primate from Southeast Asia. ...
Study finds educational divide on levels of physical activity
People's educational attainment influences their level of physical activity both during the week and on weekends, according to a study that includes two University of Kansas researchers. ...
Media advisory: Students move back to KU housing Thursday
Move-in day for residence halls and scholarship halls at the University of Kansas is set for Thursday, Aug. 21. ...
Professor to take part in study for supplement's role in muscle growth
A University of Kansas professor has been chosen to take part in a grant project that will test the role of a dietary supplement in muscle growth for everyone from athletes to the elderly and has also been named educator of the year by the granting agency. ...