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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. ...
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...
Education reform critic Diane Ravitch to speak in Humanities Lecture Series
Diane Ravitch...
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. ...
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. ...
Research center wins $4.25M grant on community living
Glen W. White, Amanda Reichard and Martha Hodgesmith...
Engineering students' lecture series to focus on Brazil's expansion
LAWRENCE — 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. ...
Researcher argues 'pretending to listen' OK, sometimes necessary in education
Suzanne Rice...
New award established to honor KU librarians
LAWRENCE — A new University of Kansas Libraries award will honor an outstanding KU librarian each year. ...
Residence halls to open doors to trick-or-treaters
LAWRENCE — 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
LAWRENCE — 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
LAWRENCE — 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
LAWRENCE — 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...
Chancellor comments on Big 12 agreement, invitation of TCU
Bernadette Gray-Little...
Couple make $4 million gift commitment to KU
LAWRENCE — Kansas City area civic leaders Tom and Judy Bowser have made a $4 million gift commitment to the University of Kansas. ...
GSA analyst to speak on federal careers
LAWRENCE — Erin Swain, management and program analyst with the U.S. General Services Administration, will speak at the Federal Careers for Young Professionals presentation from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the Dole Institute of Politics. ...
iPad research promising for children with cortical visual impairment
Moxie is working with Muriel Saunders, an assistant research professor at KU's Life Span Institute. ...