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Scholar to lecture on U.S. politics, media
LAWRENCE — Robert McChesney, professor of communication at the Institute of Communications Research at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will speak at The Commons at 4 p.m. Monday, April 7. His talk, "Dollarocracy: How the Money and Media Election Complex is Destroying America," will address the relationship between the U.S. ...
Second panel planned to discuss Ukraine, Crimea
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies has invited representatives of four disciplines to comment on current events in Ukraine and the recent annexation of Crimea by Russia. ...
Journalism professor analyzes role of political cartoons, social media during Syrian crisis
LAWRENCE — Political cartoons aren’t just for newspapers any more. A University of Kansas professor and her students analyzed how political cartoons were presented on Facebook during the Syrian uprising, the themes they explored, reactions to them and what they can tell us about social media use in Syria. ...
K-12 students to attend 'Mathematics, Magic and Mystery'
LAWRENCE – More than 200 elementary, junior high and high school students from area schools will be on the University of Kansas campus in April to participate in Mathematics Awareness Month activities. ...
Film festival to show realities of African culture
LAWRENCE — The Kansas African Studies Center is hosting the University of Kansas' third annual Africa World Documentary Film Festival (AWDFF) from April 10-12. ...
NSF Graduate Research Fellows announced
LAWRENCE — Six students and alumni from the University of Kansas have been awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships for 2014-2015. In addition, eight students and alumni have been recognized with honorable mentions in the competition. ...
In wake of 'super typhoon,' researchers measure blow to biodiversity
LAWRENCE — In November 2013, as Super Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in the Philippines with the highest-ever recorded wind speed for a Category 5 tropical cyclone, it wreaked near complete devastation for miles. The cost was dear for both humans and wildlife. ...
Researcher taking part in survey on men's motivations to take part in anti-gender-based violence events
LAWRENCE — Involving men in gender-based violence prevention events and community mobilization is one step toward confronting a serious problem. A University of Kansas researcher is part of an international survey to find out what motivates men to take part in such events, why they do or don’t continue with...
Hall Center director to lecture on Margaret Thatcher at annual KU in Wichita event
WICHITA — The Hall Center for the Humanities, in partnership with the KU Alumni Association and its Wichita Chapter, will be hosting its KU in Wichita annual public symposium at the Wichita Museum of Art on Thursday, April 10. Victor Bailey, Charles Battey Distinguished Professor of Modern British History and...
Grant could aid in effort to bolster computer performance
LAWRENCE — Turning powerful graphics cards that increase the speed and performance of video games into reliable processors for high-performance computing has earned a University of Kansas researcher a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) award. ...
Academic Achievement and Access Center names new director
LAWRENCE — Andrew Shoemaker has been named the new director of the Academic Achievement and Access Center (AAAC) at the University of Kansas. Shoemaker has served as associate director since 2009. ...
Four juniors advance as finalists for Truman Scholarships
LAWRENCE — Each of the four juniors nominated by the University of Kansas for 2014 Harry S. Truman Scholarships has been selected as a finalist for the up-to $30,000 scholarships. Each will interview with the Foundation’s Regional Review Panel on Monday, April 7, in Kansas City, Mo. The Foundation reviewed...
For Junction City veterinarian, retirement arrived via postcard
LAWRENCE — As retirement loomed, Casey Thomas knew he would eventually have to sell his animal hospital of more than 30 years. He spent seven years preparing to sell his business without an inkling of who would actually buy the Junction City veterinary practice. ...
2014 Dole Lecture to feature key Democratic leader
LAWRENCE — Democratic political strategist Al From will give the annual Dole Lecture at the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas this semester. From will discuss his recent book and his involvement in the effective restoration of the Democrat party in a program titled “The New Democrats...
Parking Open Forum to highlight new rates, upcoming changes, survey responses
LAWRENCE — Among the many changes identified in the 2014–2024 University of Kansas Campus Master Plan are significant plans for the future of vehicle and pedestrian access to campus. Those issues and proposed rate increases for the 2014–2015 academic year will be the primary topics at the spring Parking Forum...
Book finds spirit of vaudeville key to Minor League Baseball's success
LAWRENCE – Major League Baseball teams aren't the only ones throwing out the first pitch of spring this week. Thursday marks opening day for minor league baseball, and with it comes a season of zany promotions. From animal acts to the appearance of B-list celebrities, minor league baseball teams have...
Antarctic trench named for professor, researcher
LAWRENCE — A section of Antarctica now bears the name of a University of Kansas professor and alumnus. ...
Visiting scholars to present 'Shakespeare the Recycler'
LAWRENCE – In an age where reduce, reuse, recycle is a popular mantra, Shakespeare would have fit right in. ...
Professor among few who study art of North Korea
LAWRENCE – A University of Kansas art history professor is one of few scholars who have traveled to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, or North Korea, specifically to study how art has helped shape the country’s narrative from triumphant revolutionaries to communist dynasty. ...
KU Army ROTC to participate in airlift April 3
LAWRENCE – If you see several Black Hawk helicopters near the University of Kansas campus Thursday, don’t be alarmed – they’re here to pick up KU Army ROTC cadets as part of a training exercise. ...
Energy conference to cover American energy independence
LAWRENCE — Top academic minds and key leaders in industry will converge on the University of Kansas campus next month to discuss the latest trends, innovations and ongoing challenges in energy in Kansas and beyond. ...
Architecture team finalizes new School of Business building design
LAWRENCE — Nine months after its initial visioning session, the team tasked with creating a new home for the University of Kansas School of Business has finalized architecture and design plans. ...
Researchers uncover oldest sign of parenting in Earth’s fossil record
LAWRENCE — A researcher at the University of Kansas is part of a team to uncover strong evidence of brood-care parenting strategy in 450-million-year-old crustaceans — the oldest verification of ovarian-to-juvenile brood care in the fossil record. ...
KU accepting nominations for Jim Baxendale Commercialization Award
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas continues to support the commercialization of university research into new products, cures and treatments. As part of this effort, KU is now accepting nominations for the second annual Jim Baxendale Commercialization Award, which recognizes a single KU researcher for excellence in entrepreneurship and commercialization. ...
Professors call for fix to welfare system by helping poor accumulate assets
LAWRENCE — Fifty years after the war on poverty began, the United States needs to focus on building assets and fixing a bifurcated welfare system to truly help people rise out of poverty, according to a new report from the Assets and Education Initiative at the University of Kansas School...
Historian to discuss how war changed worldview of Europeans
LAWRENCE – The First World War 100 years ago marked a turning point in the history of Europe. However, contrary to the idea that Europeans’ nationalist ideals fueled the conflict, such views didn’t become widespread until the aftermath of the deadly combat came into focus. ...
Steve Warren to step down as vice chancellor for research
LAWRENCE — For the past seven years, Steve Warren has encouraged and inspired University of Kansas faculty to do more research. Starting this summer, KU’s longtime vice chancellor for research will follow his own advice. ...
Books examine social order among working-class communities
LAWRENCE — The French Revolution has contributed to a lasting historical image of lower working-class groups in Europe and their involvement in riotous or revolutionary action. ...
Department of Defense interrogator to discuss hunt for Saddam Hussein
LAWRENCE — Eric Maddox, an interrogator for the U.S. Department of Defense, will present “Finding Saddam” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the Lied Center. ...
Jayhawk Motorsports set to unveil latest duo of high-performance vehicles
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Engineering Formula car team is putting the pedal to the metal to complete the two racecars they’ll use in international competitions this spring. This marks the fourth year Jayhawk Motorsports has built two cars, a standard combustion-engine vehicle and an electric vehicle. ...