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New translation of Ovid’s ‘Heroides’ offers insight into ‘ancient fan fiction’
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KU aircraft design team prepares for competitions
Members of the University of Kansas School of Engineering Jayhawk Heavy Lift team are employing a technique that’s literally cutting-edge as they prepare their remote control aircraft for two competitions this spring. First up is the SAE Aero Design West competition, set for March 16-18 in Van Nuys, Calif. KU...
KU announces students named to fall 2011 honor roll
Approximately 4,500 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the fall 2011 semester. ...
Professor studies how teens view flash mobs and their violent potential
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Adults can head back to class at KU's Mini College
The University of Kansas College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites all lifelong learners to skip the beach vacation and instead hit the books this summer at Mini College. ...
Media advisory: KU special education professor available to speak on ending the 'R-word'
KU School of Medicine alumnus gives $100,000 to establish scholarship
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Snyder Book Collection Contest winners, finalists to be honored at KU
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$500,000 gift commitment will establish KU Medical Center visiting professorship
Kan. — Misha Curtis, M.D., grew up in old Yugoslavia and knew since early childhood that she would become a physician and specialize in obstetrics and gynecology. Now retired, the Scottsdale, Ariz., physician has made a $500,000 gift commitment to establish an obstetrics/gynecology visiting professorship at the University of Kansas...
Electron-detection breakthrough could unleash next-generation technologies
Physics researchers at the University of Kansas have discovered a new method of detecting electric currents based on a process called “second-harmonic generation,” similar to a radar gun for electrons that can remotely detect their speed. ...
Environmental, industrial experts to discuss 'fracking' at Dole Institute
The Dole Institute of Politics Student Advisory Board will host Edward Cross, president of the Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association, and Joe Spease, Sierra Club of Kansas, for a discussion about hydraulic fracturing. ...
KPR receives donation of classical music CD library
Kansas Public Radio’s classical music library will be expanding a little – by 3,700 CDs. ...
KU dean named to two organizations dedicated to producing better teachers
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KU researcher: Same-sex marriage bans helped create empathy for change
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Hall Center to host 10th annual celebration of books by KU authors
The Hall Center for the Humanities will host the 10th annual Celebration of Books published by humanities, social sciences and arts faculty in 2011. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. March 8 in the Hall Center Conference Hall. It is free and open to the...
Former Sen. George Mitchell to give annual Dole Lecture
Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell will give the annual Dole Lecture at the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas this semester. The Dole Lecture is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at the Dole Institute. It is free and open to the public. ...
Media advisory: KU professor available to speak about spotting violence in schools
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Professor examines risk-taking incentives of bank CEOs prior to financial crisis
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Law professor named adviser for American Law Institute election project
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Business ethics expert, philosophy professor to deliver 2012 Sutton Ethics Lecture
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Google providing new Android tablets to next EECS class
This fall incoming freshmen in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) will receive brand-new Android tablets to launch their engineering studies through a $50,000 donation from Google. ...
Graduate students win awards for research presentations at Capitol
Four projects by graduate students from the University of Kansas and KU Medical Center each received $500 awards at the ninth annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit, which was Feb. 16 in Topeka. ...
KU recognized with STARS Bronze rating for sustainability achievements
The University of Kansas has received a STARS Bronze Rating in recognition of sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education. This is KU’s first year...
KU program puts technology, expert training, new teaching in classrooms
It’s becoming more common with every semester for a school to hand out new electronics such as iPads or laptop computers to give students a new tool in their educational kit. For years now, a University of Kansas program has been going several steps beyond, knowing it’s not enough to...
Media advisory: Islamic law expert can discuss Afghan Quran burning protests
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