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KU researchers highlight how $80.6 billion in federal spending supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities nationwide
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Media advisory: Islamic law expert available to discuss Gadhafi's death
DISCUSS: U.S. policy toward the Middle East; Islamic law; terrorism, al-Qaida, Muslim Brotherhood and the Taliban; international trade law and policy; the World Trade Organization; Arab revolutions and democracy; Syria; Iran; Gulf countries; Pakistan, India, and Kashmir; and Israel and Palestine. ...
KU partners with BioPontis Alliance to boost drug development, investment
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Jana Mackey Distinguished Lecture Series returns with 'Real Men, Real Talk'
href="http://janamackeyseries.ku.edu/">Jana Mackey Distinguished Lecture SeriesLAWRENCE — The University of Kansas welcomes educator and activist Tony Porter as keynote speaker at the annual Jana Mackey Distinguished Lecture Series in memory of late women’s rights activist and KU law student Jana Lynne Mackey. ...
Colloquium celebrates English professor's contributions to poetry
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KU unveils sustainability plan
University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little and the KU Center for Sustainability have announced the completion of Building Sustainable Traditions, the KU campus sustainability plan. Aspects of the plan will be the focus of events during KU Sustainability Week, which is Oct. 24-28. ...
Natural History Museum invites public to identification day event
The KU Natural History Museum is calling all amateur rock hounds, fossil hunters and meteorite enthusiasts for an identification event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. ...
Dole Institute sponsors 2011 Civic Engagement and KU Leadership
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KU School of Music announces concerts at Kauffman Center
University of Kansas student and faculty musicians will have an opportunity to perform two concerts at the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City. ...
Author to discuss race, sports in America
An author who challenges the notion that sports level the racial playing field in America will discuss his new book, “Ballers of the New School: Race and Sports in America,” on Oct. 24 at the University of Kansas. ...
KJHK listed among '10 Great College Radio Stations'
KJHK, the University of Kansas student-operated radio station, received recognition from The Washington Post in its listing of “10 Great College Radio Stations” published online by the Post on Oct. 13. The station was listed second within a list of 10 outstanding student-run FM radio stations. ...
Permanently dismal economy could prompt men to seek more sex partners
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Grant to help students in low-income schools 'GEAR UP' for education
The University of Kansas has landed a seven-year, $8.9 million grant to ensure students in low-income districts not only are aware of the educational opportunities available to them, but that they improve their grades, graduate from high school and enroll in college. ...
Education reform critic Diane Ravitch to speak in Humanities Lecture Series
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KU Symphony Orchestra plans concert and community costume contest
The KU Symphony Orchestra will perform a Halloween concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in the Lied Center auditorium.A community-wide costume contest will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Lied Center Seymour Gallery. ...
MEDIA ADVISORY: KU professors available to speak about No Child Left Behind waiver
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Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Award winners announced
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KU Endowment kicks off photo contest
Calling all shutterbugs: Enter KU Endowment’s photo contest, compete for prizes of $250 and see your photos published online and/or in print. ...
Science on Tap to focus on the brain and food choices
could peer into the brain, what kinds of processes would be involved in thinking of that slice of cake as a reward? ...
Recent grad serving as fellow to Medical Legal Partnership Clinic
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Researcher argues 'pretending to listen' OK, sometimes necessary in education
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Research center wins $4.25M grant on community living
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Engineering students' lecture series to focus on Brazil's expansion
Two lectures on the University of Kansas campus will provide valuable insight on a burgeoning world power and help students prepare for a changing global economy. ...
New award established to honor KU librarians
A new University of Kansas Libraries award will honor an outstanding KU librarian each year. ...