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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. ...
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. ...
Lawrence students, teachers collaborate in exhibition with visual art department
LAWRENCE — Talented high school artists and the teachers who inspire will receive recognition by the University of Kansas Department of Visual Art in a new collaborative art exhibition opening on campus. ...
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...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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...
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. ...
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...
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. ...
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. ...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
$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...
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. ...
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...
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. ...
Book details lack of prosecution in 1870s Klan hearings in light of Ferguson, New York grand juries
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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. ...
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. ...
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,...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...