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New translation of Ovid’s ‘Heroides’ offers insight into ‘ancient fan fiction’
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Dole Institute sponsors 2011 Civic Engagement and KU Leadership
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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. ...
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. ...
Permanently dismal economy could prompt men to seek more sex partners
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Discovery Grants to benefit autism research
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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. ...
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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Recent grad serving as fellow to Medical Legal Partnership Clinic
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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? ...
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. ...
Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Award winners announced
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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. ...
Residence halls to open doors to trick-or-treaters
Daisy Hill residence halls will offer Lawrence trick-or-treaters the annual “Halloween in the Halls,” including a kid-friendly haunted house and carnival, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. ...
Intellectual disabilities research center wins $7 million grant
The Kansas Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center has been awarded a five-year, $7 million grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. ...
Sculpture by KU graduate named among best in North America
A sculpture created by a 2011 University of Kansas graduate is considered among the best contemporary student works in North America, according to the International Sculpture Center. ...
KU engineering professor researching gel to hinder spread of HIV
An assistant professor at the University of Kansas School of Engineering is working with a team of researchers to develop new treatments to prevent the spread of HIV to women. Sarah Kieweg, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, recently received a $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to...
Couple make $4 million gift commitment to KU
Kansas City area civic leaders Tom and Judy Bowser have made a $4 million gift commitment to the University of Kansas. ...