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Fri, 02/13/2015

Four outstanding juniors nominated for Truman Scholarships

LAWRENCE — Four outstanding juniors at the University of Kansas have been nominated to compete for Harry S. Truman Scholarships. ...

Fri, 02/13/2015

University, city create memorandum of understanding on sexual violence

LAWRENCE — For years, the University of Kansas and the city of Lawrence have collaborated on issues related to the health and safety of students and citizens in the community. ...

Thu, 02/12/2015

Research defines more behaviors that reveal romantic attraction

LAWRENCE — If you want to know whether people are flirting with you, look at what they say and do. Each person has a different tactic for communicating attraction, or flirting style, and new research suggests that during a short get-to-know-you conversation people show they’re attracted in a way matches...

Thu, 02/12/2015

Media advisory: Professors can discuss Black History Month, education, civil rights, race relations

LAWRENCE — Several University of Kansas professors are available to speak with media about Black History Month, education, civil rights, American race relations and related topics. ...

Thu, 02/12/2015

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center announces February graduates

YODER – Fifty-six new law enforcement officers were congratulated by Chief Richard Johnson of the University of Kansas Medical Center Police Department during their graduation from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on Feb. 6. ...

Thu, 02/12/2015

Senior Ryan Limbocker named a Gates Cambridge Scholar

Thu, 02/12/2015

Alumna to share lessons from 'Sesame Street'

LAWRENCE – A University of Kansas alumna who helps “Sesame Street” strike the right balance between entertainment and education will visit campus to talk about her career with the beloved children’s television series. ...

Wed, 02/11/2015

Residence halls to be named for three of KU’s most generous benefactors

LAWRENCE – The two residence halls under construction on Daisy Hill now have names that honor three of the University of Kansas’ most generous benefactors. ...

Wed, 02/11/2015

Design leadership forum organizers seek proposals

LAWRENCE — This spring the University of Kansas School of Architecture, Design & Planning is hosting the Design Futures Public Interest Design Leadership Forum. Its organizers seek proposals from KU faculty who may be interested in giving a workshop or posting an exhibit. The event will take place May 29-June...

Wed, 02/11/2015

Media advisory: Journalism professor can discuss Brian Williams' suspension

LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas journalism professor is available to speak to media about the suspension of Brian Williams, "NBC Nightly News" anchor and managing editor. Williams was suspended for six months without pay by NBC News following revelations that he made false claims about his experiences covering the...

Wed, 02/11/2015

Surveys to gauge campus climate

LAWRENCE — To better understand the University of Kansas student community’s attitudes and experiences related to sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, the university is asking students to take part in a sexual harassment climate survey. ...

Wed, 02/11/2015

Second candidate for dean of Architecture, Design & Planning to host public presentation

LAWRENCE — The second of four candidates for dean of the School of Architecture, Design & Planning at the University of Kansas will give a public presentation from 1-2:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at The Forum in Marvin Hall. A reception will follow. ...

Wed, 02/11/2015

Mythology of Civil Rights Era undercuts contemporary racial issues, professor says

LAWRENCE – The historical events depicted in the award-winning film “Selma” and other civil rights milestones marking 50th anniversaries over the next few years continue to garner media attention. In a book released this month, a University of Kansas professor argues that while celebrating the civil rights victories of the...

Tue, 02/10/2015

School of the Arts award interdisciplinary research grants

LAWRENCE — The KU School of the Arts recently awarded four students nearly $6,000 in interdisciplinary research grants. The grants are faculty-mentored and will fund research and creative projects exploring a range of topics. ...

Tue, 02/10/2015

Groundwater levels decline in western, central Kansas

LAWRENCE — Average groundwater levels in western Kansas continued to decline in 2014 but at a slower rate than over the past four years. Levels in central Kansas declined in 2014 after increases in 2013. That’s according to preliminary data compiled by the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS), based at the...

Tue, 02/10/2015

Engineering and computer career fair open to all students

Tue, 02/10/2015

It's time to end segregation of special education students, professors say

LAWRENCE — The time has finally come to end the separation of special education and general education students, researchers at the University of Kansas argue in a new publication. Not only does research show that all students have higher achievement in fully integrated environments, but support and public policy for...

Mon, 02/09/2015

$1M gift will expand, enhance Osher Institute programming

LAWRENCE — A $1 million gift from The Bernard Osher Foundation will strengthen an endowed fund that benefits the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a unit of Continuing Education at the University of Kansas. Founded in 2004, the institute at KU offers a wide array of educational courses and activities designed...

Mon, 02/09/2015

Students will present work during research days at the Capitol

LAWRENCE — The value and benefits of research performed at the University of Kansas and the University of Kansas Medical Center will be highlighted at the state capitol of Kansas on Feb. 11-12 during the Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol and the Capitol Graduate Research Summit. ...

Mon, 02/09/2015

University Career Fair scheduled for Feb. 11

LAWRENCE — Nearly 150 companies from a variety of industries will participate in the 2015 University Career Fair, offering internships and full-time job opportunities. The event, sponsored by the University Career Center, will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, on the fourth and fifth floors...

Mon, 02/09/2015

MacArthur ‘genius’ to deliver annual February Sisters talk

LAWRENCE – A University of Kansas alumna who was named a 2014 MacArthur “genius” will return to campus to give the annual February Sisters lecture. ...

Mon, 02/09/2015

Book details lack of prosecution in 1870s Klan hearings in light of Ferguson, New York grand juries

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Fri, 02/06/2015

KU's first historically black sorority to celebrate centennial

LAWRENCE — University of Kansas students, alumni and campus administrators will join together for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority as it holds its centennial celebration on campus. ...

Fri, 02/06/2015

Service learning mini-grant award winners announced

LAWRENCE — The Center for Civic and Social Responsibility (CCSR) has awarded nine $500 mini-grants to 10 faculty instructors offering service learning courses in the spring 2015 semester. Recipients represent seven areas of study and two campuses. ...

Thu, 02/05/2015

Pediatrician to co-direct KU autism research and training center

LAWRENCE — Dr. Kathryn Ellerbeck, associate professor of pediatrics, has assumed the co-directorship of the Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training (K-CART), headquartered at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus and allied with the Center for Child Health and Development (CCHD) at KU Medical Center, where she is interim...

Thu, 02/05/2015

Open sessions for faculty, staff and students scheduled as part of HLC accreditation visit

LAWRENCE — On Feb. 9-11, the University of Kansas will host a team of consultant-evaluators from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association as part of its routine 10-year university-wide reaccreditation review. While on campus the team will meet with a cross section of university administrators, faculty,...

Thu, 02/05/2015

KU organizations offering free tax preparation

LAWRENCE – As tax season gets under way, two University of Kansas groups are offering free tax preparation services for those who qualify. ...

Thu, 02/05/2015

AIG chief science officer to give talk on machine learning

LAWRENCE — Machine learning has been around longer than many people realize, according to AIG chief science officer Murli Buluswar, who says it helps to process data in situations where traditional models have failed. ...

Thu, 02/05/2015

Chemistry student wins award at major STEM conference

LAWRENCE – A University of Kansas undergraduate was selected to receive an award from the nation’s largest STEM diversity conference. ...

Thu, 02/05/2015

Students research economies and regime type, gender equality for State Department

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