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Chauvin verdict not 'cure-all that protects from police violence,' race expert says
LAWRENCE — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of three counts of murder and manslaughter April 20 in the death of George Floyd. The widely anticipated verdict was reached just under a year after Floyd died after being pinned underneath Chauvin’s knee, which sparked protests across the country. ...
Two students selected for Beckman Scholars Program
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas students Claire Dopp and Sarah Noga have been selected to participate in the 2021 Beckman Scholars Program. ...
Radhia Abdirahman named a Newman Civic Fellow
LAWRENCE — From across the country, college and university presidents of Campus Compact member institutions have nominated promising student leaders as Newman Civic Fellows. Through service, research and advocacy, these fellows have demonstrated an investment in their community and are working to better understand themselves, the root causes of social...
Today's labor battles, legislation harken back to conflicts of nearly a century ago, professor writes
Montana Fire Services Training School leads demonstrated ability training event at Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute for training officers statewide
LAWRENCE — Firefighting is an inherently dangerous job. Firefighters must be well-trained for safe operations, but they also must be well-trained to deliver exceptional service to customers – those calling 911 and anyone in need of help. ...
Dole Institute to welcome ambassador of Belgium for the 2021 Dole Lecture
LAWRENCE – The Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced that the guest for the 2021 Dole Lecture will be Jean-Arthur Régibeau, the ambassador of Belgium to the United States. This year’s lecture will take place at 7 p.m. May 5 on the institute’s YouTube channel. ...
Global Opportunities Expo for students, educators set for April 20-21
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas, in partnership with Donnelly College, is hosting its annual Global Opportunities Expo (GOE). The two-day event is set for 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 20 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 21. The expo is designed for educators and students in grades 7-12 through college, but...
SOEHS to host Mawson Scholar Speaker Series lecture on April 21
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Department of Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences welcomes Joseph Cooper, associate professor and J. Keith Motley endowed chair of sport leadership and administration at the University of Massachusetts Boston, as keynote speaker at the 2021 Mawson Scholar Speaker Series lecture. Cooper will present “Anti-Racism,...
Melissa Peterson appointed director of tribal relations, will work to improve Native American student success
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas is creating a new position to promote the belonging of Native American KU students and build sustainable relationships that are mutually beneficial for the university, Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) and sovereign tribal nations in serving Native American initiatives. ...
Department of African & African-American Studies marks 50th anniversary with conference
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KU School of Music presents two contemporary operas in free virtual event
LAWRENCE — A double-bill performance featuring students from the University of Kansas School of Music voice and orchestra programs will explore themes of identity, trauma and resilience through two contemporary operas. The virtual event is free to livestream from the Lied Center’s website at 7:30 p.m. April 27. ...
Four KU students nominated for Udall Scholarships
LAWRENCE — Four students at the University of Kansas are nominees for Udall Undergraduate Scholarships, which recognize students who demonstrate leadership, public service and commitment in the fields of tribal public policy, native health care or the environment. ...
Study of marten genomes suggest forested safe havens along the coast aided peopling of Americas
University of Kansas announces 2021 Common Book
LAWRENCE — After a brief hiatus, the Common Book program at the University of Kansas will relaunch in 2021-22 with new and exciting collaborations. First, KU and Haskell Indian Nations University will unite to explore the same book, Robin Wall Kimmerer’s critically acclaimed and bestselling “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific...
KU Army ROTC hosts Ranger Challenge Competition
LAWRENCE — Teams from 35 universities across the country converged on the soggy fields of Rim Rock Farm last weekend to participate in a grueling military skills challenge known as the Ranger Buddy Competition, hosted by the University of Kansas Jayhawk Battalion. ...
KU students win national Debater of the Year, Graduate Student Coach of the Year awards
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas student Azja Butler, of Lansing, was named the winner of the National Debater of the Year Award, and assistant coach Jyleesa Hampton was named the winner of the Graduate Student Coach of the Year Award by the Cross Examination Debate Association at an awards ceremony...
KU students in global & international studies present at national conference
LAWRENCE — Ten University of Kansas students majoring in global & international studies (GIST) will present their research at the virtual National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), which takes place April 12-14. The goal of the annual event is to promote undergraduate research and scholarship by providing a venue for...
KU Alumni Association sets dates for Homecoming 2021
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas will celebrate its 109th Homecoming Oct. 13-16, culminating in the KU football game against Texas Tech on Oct. 16 in David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. ...
Educational psychology department announces 2021 Lichtenberg Lecture
LAWRENCE – The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Kansas will host the 2021 Lichtenberg Lecture at 3 p.m. Friday, April 16, via Zoom. The virtual lecture will feature Kevin Cokley, distinguished professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas (UT) at Austin. ...