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Analysis: More of the same, but a different result in Israel?
Rami Zeedan expects nothing different in the third round of Israeli national parliamentary elections, set for Monday, March 2, than the first two. And yet he thinks there might well be a different outcome in their aftermath. ...
Biosciences symposium honors university students for research posters, presentations
KANSAS — Eighteen undergraduate students were honored for their scientific research presentations at the 18th annual Kansas IDeA (Institutional Development Awards) Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) Symposium, which took place Jan. 18-19 in Wichita. ...
Spencer Museum exhibition highlights Roger Shimomura’s performance art
An exhibition opening Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Spencer Museum of Art highlights a lesser-known aspect of Lawrence-based artist Roger Shimomura’s career: performance. Between 1984 and 2002, Shimomura wrote and directed 13 pieces that were performed multiple times at venues across the United States. “Staging Shimomura” includes digitally remastered footage...
Expert sees Russian hand in Montenegro conflict
What’s heating up the Balkans? And what do street protests over church property in Montenegro have to do with Russia’s strategic military aims? ...
Alumnus pledges $1 million for future needs at School of Law
When Michael Davis was a professor at the University of Kansas School of Law in 1971, he made a big impression on law student Christopher “Kit” Smith — so big that Smith and his wife, Diana, have pledged $1 million to create a fund at KU Law in Davis’ name. ...
KU Law team claims top advocacy prize at Indian law moot court competition
A University of Kansas School of Law team received the highest advocacy honors at the National Native American Law Students Association Moot Court Competition in Berkeley, California. ...
KU junior named as finalist for Harry S. Truman Scholarship
A University of Kansas junior from Perry is a finalist for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship. ...
Hindi instructor elected to board committee for foreign language education
Patrica Sabarwal, KU lecturer in Hindi, was elected to serve on the Board of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL) Executive Committee as an at-large board member. ...
30 students selected as University Scholars
The 39th class of University Scholars and their faculty mentors were recently recognized at a banquet at the University of Kansas. Perry Alexander, keynote speaker and AT&T Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, called on each of the 30 scholars to stretch their learning into new and unfamiliar...
2nd KU debate duo qualifies for National Debate Tournament
While the University of Kansas men's basketball team was defeating Baylor to return to No. 1 in the national rankings, KU Debate was busy winning at the National Debate Tournament district qualifying event in Edmond, Oklahoma. ...
KU researcher will address policies, trainings in place for sexuality in nursing homes
Research shows that a wide array of sexual behaviors takes place at nursing homes, even if the common assumption is that residents are not sexually active. A University of Kansas professor has won a grant to determine what policies, practices and staff trainings Kansas long-term care facilities have in place...
Second candidate for vice provost of undergraduate studies to present Feb. 26
An associate vice chancellor at Western Carolina University is the second of four candidates who will take part in on-campus interviews for the vice provost of undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas. ...
Comprehensive confined space rescue training unit rolls out to firefighters
Kansas fire and rescue personnel are rolling out a safe and comprehensive, real-world confined space training program through a $35,000 grant from ONE Gas Foundation. The donation has allowed the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI) to outfit its new, custom-made Confined Space Rescue Training Unit — a semi-trailer...
Quest to taste world’s oldest sushi reveals clash of ancient and modern traditions
Eric Rath won’t forget the time he tried an oversized candy sucker when he was a child. ...
First candidate for vice provost of undergraduate studies to present Feb. 24
An associate dean in the College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University is the first of four candidates who will take part in on-campus interviews for the vice provost of undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas. ...
Trump India visit won't produce trade deal but will fire up political bases, law scholar says
President Donald Trump will visit India on Feb. 24 and 25 and will discuss trade with President Narendra Modi. The two sides are not expected to reach a trade deal, however, despite diplomats from both nations engaging in talks before the visit. Raj Bhala, an international trade law expert at...
One Day. One KU. day of giving raises record $1.7 million
For 24 hours on Feb. 20, the gifts poured in to support the University of Kansas — 3,239 gifts totaling $1,771,135, records for both the number of gifts and total amount raised in one day. ...
Show sets Shakespeare in fascist Europe
“As You Like It” is one of Shakespeare’s pastoral comedies, set in the mythical forest of Arden. But when Mechele Leon, University of Kansas professor of theatre, conceived this year’s production, she was inspired by a much darker story: the Bielski brothers’ band of Jewish partisans, who hid out for...
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center graduates 262nd Basic Training Class
Twenty-one new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on Feb 14. Jennifer Richner of the Edwardsville Police Department was the graduating class president, and Sheriff Andrew Dedeke from Leavenworth County was the speaker for the ceremony in KLETC’s Integrity Auditorium. ...
Kansas Geological Survey’s Wichita sample repository expanded, renamed
Rock cuttings recovered from boreholes and wells drilled as deep as 6,000 feet beneath the surface are preserved in Wichita at the recently expanded and renamed Kansas Geologic Sample Repository, Kansas Geological Survey, University of Kansas. The KGS’s main office is in KU’s West District in Lawrence. ...
Engineering Expo to showcase wonders of engineering for K-8 students
More than 2,000 elementary and middle school students are expected at the University of Kansas School of Engineering complex later this month for Engineering Expo, a two-day event designed to allow young minds to explore STEM disciplines. The event is scheduled for noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, and 9 a.m.-3...
Longtime biodiversity institute, museum director retiring from KU
After 25 years leading the Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum at the University of Kansas, Leonard “Kris” Krishtalka is retiring as director at the end of this year. ...
Life-enhancing projects on display at annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit
Thirteen University of Kansas graduate students are putting their potentially world-changing research efforts on public display. Legislators and the public are invited to learn about the influence of research underway at KU during the 17th annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, on...
Gift establishes Biodiversity Institute directorship at KU
An anonymous donor has committed $900,000 to endow the directorship for the Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum at the University of Kansas. The donor has contributed $300,000 to establish the fund through KU Endowment and has pledged to contribute the balance over several years. ...
Study shows popular autism intervention doesn't boost communication skills as well as claimed
A popular and respected intervention for young people with autism may not necessarily result in the benefits often claimed, especially in improving communication skills, researchers at the University of Kansas have found. While pivotal response treatment, known as PRT, can be effective in improving certain skills, a review of published...
‘Adventures in the Subatomic Universe’ to be focus of Distinguished Professor Lecture
A University of Kansas professor will relate some of the highlights and the challenges of pursuing the smallest bits of the universe. ...
School of Education continues free professional development series in KC
— The School of Education at the University of Kansas will host the second session of the 2019-2020 Strategies Event Series on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park. ...
Four candidates for vice provost of undergraduate studies invited for campus visits
The search committee for the next vice provost of undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas has invited four candidates to take part in campus visits. Members of the KU community are invited to attend public presentations during each candidate’s on-campus interview and provide feedback to the search committee. ...
50 KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for spring 2020
This spring, 50 KU students will receive an Undergraduate Research Award (UGRAs). UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects. ...
Understanding historic Asian cities as ecosystems
The preservation of Asia’s historic urban fabric is a passion for Kapila Silva, a Sri Lanka native and University of Kansas associate professor of architecture. ...