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KU RedTire program, community organizations help retain Russell County’s only dentistry practice
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Tuttle lecture to review role of black women in nursing before the 1950s
Darlene Clark Hine...
Professor: 'Border Wars' concept belongs to modern coaches, not history
LAWRENCE — Today’s use of "Border Wars" to describe athletic rivalries between the University of Kansas and the University of Missouri did not evolve in the decades that followed the Civil War, according to a study at the University of Kansas. ...
Media advisory: Islamic law expert available to discuss Gadhafi's death
WHAT: Raj Bhala, associate dean for International and Comparative Law and Rice Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas School of Law, is available to discuss Islamic law and its role in Libya in the wake of the death of former dictator Moammar Gadhafi. ...
Jana Mackey Distinguished Lecture Series returns with 'Real Men, Real Talk'
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KU unveils sustainability plan
LAWRENCE – 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
LAWRENCE — 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
LAWRENCE — 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
LAWRENCE — 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
Omri Gillath...
KJHK listed among '10 Great College Radio Stations'
LAWRENCE — 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
LAWRENCE — 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
LAWRENCE — 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
Neal Kingston...
KU Endowment kicks off photo contest
LAWRENCE — Calling all shutterbugs: Enter KU Endowment’s photo contest, compete for prizes of $250 and see your photos published online and/or in print. ...
Professor to testify on arbitration before congressional committee
Christopher R. Drahozal...
Science on Tap to focus on the brain and food choices
Let’s say you’ve been good all week, following your diet as best you can, and you completed a major project under deadline. Spying a slice of decadent dessert, you think: I deserve this chocolate cake. ...
Researcher argues 'pretending to listen' OK, sometimes necessary in education
Suzanne Rice...
Research center wins $4.25M grant on community living
Glen W. White, Amanda Reichard and Martha Hodgesmith...