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Wed, 12/07/2011

Public invited to 'State of the Libraries' address Dec. 8

LAWRENCE — In 2011, KU Libraries’ seven locations saw more than 1.5 million visits, the equivalent of each student at KU visiting 58 times. Librarians and staff taught 16,587 participants in 1,093 instruction sessions, and patrons checked out nearly 300,000 items. But the numbers only tell part of the story. ...

Tue, 12/06/2011

Researcher peers into universe's ancient past to better know how stars form

LAWRENCE — It takes light from our closest star, the Sun, about eight minutes to reach Earth. But light that leaves stars in distant galaxies takes a lot more time to reach our planet — billions of years more. ...

Tue, 12/06/2011

Law professor to speak in Palestine promoting arbitration efforts

Chris Drahozal...

Tue, 12/06/2011

KU names new director of risk management

LAWRENCE – Identifying business efficiencies and managing risk are top priorities for the University of Kansas. As a result, KU has created a new position and hired an experienced corporate risk manager to lead the effort. ...

Tue, 12/06/2011

Hall Center for the Humanities lands challenge grant for collaborative research

LAWRENCE – The National Endowment for the Humanities has notified the Hall Center for the Humanities at the University of Kansas of a $425,000 National Endowment for the Humanities Challenge Grant award, contingent upon the Center raising a 3:1 match of $1.275 million. The resulting endowment will fund the Hall...

Tue, 12/06/2011

University mourns freshman Ryan Zwiener

Mon, 12/05/2011

KU study: Journalism 'layoff survivors' tap resources to remain satisfied

LAWRENCE — Newspapers have been cutting staff left and right for several years, dramatically changing how those still in the field do their jobs. In the wake of declining financial resources, journalists who have been able to hold on to emotional resources such as trust, morale and perceived job quality...

Mon, 12/05/2011

Equal opportunity functions transferred to Office of Diversity & Equity

LAWRENCE — In order to emphasize the importance of diversity and equity at the University of Kansas, responsibility for equal employment opportunity, the Americans with Disabilities Act, affirmative action and other equal opportunity functions are being transferred to the Office of Diversity and Equity from KU’s Department of Human...

Sat, 12/03/2011

Kansas Audio Reader helping broadcast news for blind in Minnesota

LAWRENCE — For the next few days, the blind and others using Minnesota’s Radio Talking Books Network will be hearing the news through Kansas Audio Reader at the University of Kansas. ...

Fri, 12/02/2011

Kansas Geological Survey receives $11.5M to test storage of CO2 underground

LAWRENCE— The Kansas Geological Survey at the University of Kansas has received a $11.5 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy to test the safety and efficacy of storing carbon dioxide (CO2) — captured from an industrial source — deep underground in south-central Kansas. ...

Thu, 12/01/2011

Thomas Heilke named KU dean of Graduate Studies

Thu, 12/01/2011

KU law professor's book details storied history of federal district court in Kansas

LAWRENCE – “There is something about Kansas that inspires men and women to excel,” begins a new book by a University of Kansas law professor that colorfully commemorates the state’s branch of the federal court system. ...

Thu, 12/01/2011

KU business school dean to attend education summit in India

Neeli Bendapudi...

Thu, 12/01/2011

Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures focus of second KU strategic initiative summit

LAWRENCE — The second all-day strategic initiative summit, Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures, will bring the KU community together Friday, Dec. 2. The summit is hosted by the Office of the Provost and will begin at 8:30 a.m. at The Commons in Spooner Hall. ...

Wed, 11/30/2011

KU lands grant to produce more English as second language teachers

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has earned a grant to improve education for students learning English by producing more Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, or TESOL, endorsed teachers. The grant will benefit teachers currently working in Topeka Public Schools, paraeducators with Topeka Public Schools and KU students...

Wed, 11/30/2011

Heart disease expert to speak at KU

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Office of the Provost will host Dr. Kent Thornburg, a medical scientist internationally known for his work on the roots of adult-onset heart disease, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at The Commons at Spooner Hall. ...

Wed, 11/30/2011

Psychology department wins undergraduate advising award

LAWRENCE – The Department of Psychology at the University of Kansas has been recognized for outstanding undergraduate advising. ...

Tue, 11/29/2011

Refrigerator identified as apparent cause of Malott lab fire

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Mon, 11/28/2011

KU researchers find foreign faculty more productive, less satisfied than U.S. peers

LAWRENCE — Three University of Kansas researchers have published a study showing that university faculty members born and educated outside of the United States are significantly more productive than their peers but are often less satisfied in their jobs. ...

Mon, 11/28/2011

KU to test emergency text alert system

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Mon, 11/28/2011

KU Libraries to host reception for opening of Stokstad Reading Room

LAWRENCE — After 10 months of planning and construction, KU Libraries is celebrating the grand opening of the Marilyn Stokstad Reading Room in the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with a reception Tuesday, Nov. 29. In addition to being a distinguished professor of art history...

Mon, 11/28/2011

KPR presents A Big Band Christmas with renowned jazz vocalist Kevin Mahogany

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Wed, 11/23/2011

School of Journalism to host summit on digital diversity

Simran Sethi...

Wed, 11/23/2011

Media advisory: KU professor available to speak about Boeing's presence in Wichita

Wed, 11/23/2011

Thanksgiving observances often skip historical violence against Native Americans

LAWRENCE — Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback recently signed a pre-Thanksgiving proclamation apologizing on behalf of the people of the state for the wrongs committed against Native American tribes, a rare acknowledgement this time of year, according to research from the University of Kansas. ...

Wed, 11/23/2011

Gift helps Spencer Museum acquire life-size kimono sculpture

"Chado," by Karen LaMonte (Photo by Martin Polak)...

Tue, 11/22/2011

Architecture professor named educator of the year by Acoustical Society of America

Robert C. Coffeen...

Tue, 11/22/2011

KU develops national partnership to test students for career readiness

LAWRENCE — The Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation at the University of Kansas has announced a partnership with educational experts from Kansas and Mississippi to develop the Career Pathways Assessment System, a new, innovative assessment for determining students’ career readiness. The tool will use computer-based tests with innovative item types...

Mon, 11/21/2011

KU student Kelsey Murrell wins prestigious Rhodes Scholarship

Kelsey Murrell...

Mon, 11/21/2011

Cash or credit? Payment methods affect consumers' perceptions of products, KU researcher says

LAWRENCE – With the holiday shopping season set to begin this week, millions of Americans will soon descend upon their local shopping malls in search of the hottest new clothes, toys and electronics. ...

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