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Next Red Hot Research session set for Sept. 20
LAWRENCE — As a part of continued efforts to bring together scholars from all disciplines, and in response to the call set forth by Bold Aspirations, The Commons continues the the 2013-1014 Research Sharing Sessions, a series designed specifically for research exchange. The format of these sessions is inspired by...
Expert on U.S.-Iranian relations to speak at KU
LAWRENCE — John Limbert, a former ambassador and diplomat in the Middle East, as well as a hostage in the 1979 takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, will talk on U.S.-Iranian relations during a visit to the University of Kansas. ...
Student helps with Mars rover database
LAWRENCE — Massive amounts of data generated by the Mars rover Curiosity can pose a challenge for the NASA scientists and engineers tasked with the daily operations of the spacecraft. Each day Curiosity is on the Martian surface, the NASA team learns more about how the rover responds to commands...
Sister City administrators to visit KU
LAWRENCE — A group of senior administrators from Kanagawa University in Hiratsuka, Japan, including the president, will visit the University of Kansas on Tuesday, Sept. 17, and Wednesday, Sept. 18, to discuss the long–standing relationship between the two institutions. ...
Savings accounts for children linked with later financial success
LAWRENCE — A new series of reports based on research conducted at the University of Kansas shows that young people who have savings from an early age are more likely to maintain positive relationships with financial institutions, diversify their financial portfolios and accumulate more assets as they age. ...
Architecture, design students make water videos in 'Blitz'
LAWRENCE — Over Labor Day weekend 38 students from the departments of Architecture and Design produced videos on the subject of water, part of an intensive design workshop. ...
New book touts benefits of modern classroom assessments
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas professor has written a book on how assessment takes place in the modern classroom. Modern assessment not only shows what students have learned; it helps increase their achievement. It also helps teachers gauge progress and share that information with parents, administrators and others. ...
School of Music ushers in the new school year with the 14th annual Collage Concert
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Music ushers in the new school year with the 14th annual Collage Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the Lied Center of Kansas. ...
Google’s Brian McClendon to serve as grand marshal for KU Homecoming parade
LAWRENCE — In keeping with the 2013 University of Kansas Homecoming theme, “Jayhawks Around the World,” KU graduate and Google Earth co-creator Brian McClendon will lead the Homecoming Parade as grand marshal. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, on Massachusetts Street in downtown Lawrence. ...
Chancellor releases statement about animal abuse investigation
The incident was investigated by the Lawrence Police Department and Douglas County District Attorney's Office, Interfraternity Council and the national headquarters of the fraternity. Sanctions have been issued at every step. The university considers this matter concluded. ...
Office of First-Year Experience to host First-Year Seminar proposal workshops
LAWRENCE — The Office of First-Year Experience will host two upcoming workshops on preparing a First-Year Seminar proposal. These workshops are for faculty interested in proposing a seminar for fall 2014. Workshops will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, International Room, Kansas Union, and 1...
Lecture series to focus on impact of human migration
LAWRENCE — The departments of anthropology and Latin American and Caribbean studies are launching a new lecture series on human migration. ...
New study abroad program will send students to Israel
LAWRENCE — For its inaugural study abroad trip to Israel, the University of Kansas School of Business is teaming up with the Middle East country’s oldest university, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. The two-week-long program, focused on entrepreneurship, innovation and technology, is open to undergraduate and graduate students from...
Workshop to focus on forming a KU water research community
LAWRENCE — Water is on everyone’s mind this summer, with mounting evidence of dwindling aquifers, extended drought and receding ice sheets. Water is also on the minds of more than 100 University of Kansas faculty and staff members, who will gather this week to define and discuss opportunities for new collaborative...
Nominations sought for Campus Art Walk
A kickoff event, "Dialogue: The Natural History Museum, Intellectual Cornerstone of KU," will be presented by Professor Ted Johnson from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3 at Dyche Hall's front lawn. ...
Public assistive technology expo set for Sept. 12-13
LAWRENCE — A KU Life Span Institute research group, Assistive Technology for Kansans (ATK), will host a free public assistive technology expo from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Kansas Expocentre, Topeka. ...
New book outlines five types of flirting styles
LAWRENCE — “I’m pretty sure he likes me. Why doesn’t he just ask me out?”...
University of Kansas moves up in U.S. News rankings
LAWRENCE – In the midst of efforts to ensure more students succeed and graduate, the University of Kansas moved up in U.S. News and World Report rankings released today. ...
Donors provide record $174.2 million for KU
LAWRENCE — In a sixth consecutive year of record fundraising success, University of Kansas alumni and friends contributed $174.2 million in philanthropic support during fiscal year 2013, which ended June 30. This surpassed last year’s total of $156.5 million by 11 percent. ...
KU acquires research office building on St. Andrews Drive
LAWRENCE – The creation of the Achievement and Assessment Institute at the University of Kansas earlier this year also created the need for something in short supply on campus: office space. ...
Media advisory: Constitution Day speaker to discuss 'Whistleblowers, Reporter Surveillance and the First Amendment'
LAWRENCE – A prominent media lawyer from Washington, D.C., will discuss “Whistleblowers, Reporter Surveillance and the First Amendment” on Constitution Day, Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the University of Kansas School of Law. ...
Volunteer Fair for students set for Sept. 11
LAWRENCE — The University Career Center and the Center for Community Outreach at the University of Kansas, along with the Roger Hill Volunteer Center, are co-sponsoring a Volunteer Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 in the Kansas Union fourth-floor lobby. ...
Researcher suggests enzyme crucial to embryonic development
LAWRENCE — Scientists have long recognized retinoic acid – a compound the body produces by metabolizing vitamin A – as crucial to embryonic development. Either too much or too little retinoic acid during gestation can lead to a number of severe postnatal complications and diseases. Consequently, much research has been done...
Conference to address South American regionalism
LAWRENCE — Experts on business, international relations and environmental issues in South America will converge at the University of Kansas for a conference, MERCOSUR and Latin American Regionalism: Land, Business, Environment, and Politics. ...
Book touts 'Latina advantage' in congressional campaigns
LAWRENCE — Who is more likely to succeed in politics: a white woman or a Latina? ...
Reception will welcome new faculty to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
LAWRENCE – The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Kansas has hired 29 new faculty members for the 2013-2014 academic year. All faculty and staff are invited to welcome the new faculty at a reception Wednesday, Sept. 25. ...
Business professors honored at 2013 Academy of Management annual meeting
LAWRENCE — Two researchers at the University of Kansas School of Business earned top honors this month at the Academy of Management annual meeting. Assistant professors Minyoung Kim and Kristie Rogers won best paper awards for their individual research. ...
Geological Survey receives grant to preserve drilling record, rock samples
LAWRENCE — The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kansas has received a $46,000 grant to preserve at-risk drilling records and rock cuttings that hold valuable information about oil and gas deposits in Kansas and clues to the Earth’s geologic history. ...
KU to test emergency notification system
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas will test several facets of its multi-tiered emergency notification system at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. ...
KU names Proud to Be a Jayhawk tailgate beneficiaries
LAWRENCE — The Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic for the School of Law and The Big Event will benefit from the 2013 Proud To Be A Jayhawk tailgating fundraiser. The KU football season kicks off Saturday, Sept. 7, when the Jayhawks take on the University of South Dakota at Memorial Stadium. ...