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KU Kudos: Jayhawk faculty and staff achievements, November 2023
LAWRENCE — It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service staff accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates. ...
New musical 'Milking Christmas' goes full-tilt merry
LAWRENCE — Audiences to the University Theatre’s next production will enjoy cheery musical numbers, over-the-top costumes and sweet storylines driven by even sweeter characters — literally, some of them are gingerbread cookies. Through all that, along with self-aware humor, a satirical message on capitalism and corporate greed emerges. “Milking Christmas,...
Army's reversal of rioters’ convictions supports premise of Kevin Willmott film 'The 24th'
LAWRENCE – Kevin Willmott is unsure whether his 2020 film, “The 24th,” helped lead to this week’s decision by the U.S. Army to overturn the convictions of 110 Black soldiers who participated in the Houston race riot of 1917, 19 of whom were executed for their violent actions. ...
University honors September, October 2023 Employees of the Month
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced Employees of the Month for September and October 2023. These staff members have made outstanding contributions to the KU community. ...
Graduate students win national scholarship promoting international peace
LAWRENCE — Two University of Kansas graduate students have earned a national scholarship that supports studies in international relations and public service. ...
International Education Week recognizes importance of global connections
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas is joining higher education institutions across the country to celebrate International Education Week, which runs through Nov. 17. ...
Final dean candidate for KU School of Music to present Nov. 15
LAWRENCE — Shannon de l’Etoile will be the last candidate for the University of Kansas School of Music dean position to give a public presentation on her vision for the school. ...
KU Engineering to partner on $4M Department of Defense grant
LAWRENCE — A research team from the University of Kansas School of Engineering will collaborate with partner institutions Kansas State University and the University of Tennessee Space Institute on a $4 million Department of Defense-sponsored project to enhance opportunities for students interested in pursuing STEM careers. ...
KU Army ROTC honors exceptional Jayhawk Battalion alumni
LAWRENCE — As part of the University of Kansas Homecoming celebration in October, the KU Army ROTC program took the opportunity to honor extraordinary alumni and acknowledge the achievements of the Jayhawk Battalion. The program inducted new members into the Jayhawk Battalion Alumni Association Wall of Fame, provided a...
Spencer Museum acquires paintings by Dread Scott and Fahamu Pecou
LAWRENCE — The Spencer Museum of Art has acquired major works by artists Dread Scott and Fahamu Pecou. The two paintings are currently on view at the museum as part of the exhibition “Black Writing,” which explores the power, politics and complexities of language in contemporary Black culture. The exhibition,...
Military aircraft to fly over campus Friday, Saturday
LAWRENCE – Military aircraft will fly over campus this week Nov. 10 and 11 in advance of this weekend’s University of Kansas football Salute to Service game against Texas Tech University. ...
Rafe Brown is inaugural recipient of KUIA Advisory Board International Research Award
KU senior from Lawrence selected as finalist for Rhodes Scholarship
LAWRENCE — Sivani Badrivenkata, University of Kansas senior in pharmacy, has been selected as a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship, which provides expenses for one to three years of study at the University of Oxford in England. ...
Wheat State Tour returns with trip to historic Nicodemus
LAWRENCE — KU’s Wheat State Tour is back. Twenty-five University of Kansas faculty and staff will take a weekend journey across Kansas to explore the state’s history, economy, culture and geography. ...
University to host Tribal Sovereignty Speaker Series in November
LAWRENCE — The KU Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging will host a Tribal Sovereignty Speaker Series over the month of November in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. ...
Second dean candidate for KU School of Music to present Nov. 9
LAWRENCE — Kevin Sanders will be the second dean candidate to present his plans for the University of Kansas School of Music. ...
Kansas Public Radio launches KPR’s Community Spotlight
LAWRENCE – This fall, Kansas Public Radio is offering a new program to help spread the word about local community organizations. KPR’s Community Spotlight will give these organizations an opportunity to spread awareness using KPR’s airwaves each month. They will also have a small feature on-air, in KPR’s monthly e-newsletter...
KU announces ExCEL Award winners, concludes 111th Homecoming
LAWRENCE — Two University of Kansas students were named winners of the 2023 Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership (ExCEL) Awards, presented by Konica Minolta. Libby Frost of WaKeeney and Thanh Tan Nguyen of Phu Yen, Vietnam, were recognized during the KU-Oklahoma football game Oct. 28 in David Booth Kansas...
Graduate students to compete in 3-minute thesis competition
LAWRENCE — Entrepreneurs often have an “elevator pitch,” a concise speech to explain their business in 30-60 seconds. Research can be more complicated, so a group of University of Kansas graduate students will get a full 180 seconds to explain their projects in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition this...
KU School of Music dean candidates to present visions for school
LAWRENCE — Three candidates will hold public presentations in a bid to become the next dean of the School of Music at the University of Kansas. ...
KU to host inaugural First-Generation Student Conference
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas will join institutions across the country by participating in the National First-Generation College Celebration (FGCC) on Nov. 8. ...