Publication: University of Kansas

First reported 6 hours ago - Updated 6 hours ago - 1 reports

KU to host international conference on environmental humanities

LAWRENCE – More than 700 scholars from all over the world interested in the intersections of environmental studies and the humanities will come to the University of Kansas from Tuesday, May 28, through Saturday, June 1, for the 10th biennial conference ... [Published University of Kansas - 6 hours ago]

Entities: Environment, Haskell Indian Nations University, Wes Jackson

First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 reports

Natural History Museum

Public invited to Science Saturday: Wild Gardens

KU Natural History Museum785-864-2344LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Natural History Museum will encourage children and families to get into gardening at Science Saturday: Wild Gardens, which will be 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 25.The free drop-in ... [Published University of Kansas - 12 hours ago]

Entities: Natural History Museum, Fractal, Lichen, University of Kansas, Helianthus

First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 reports

Cultural outsiders can influence public discourse, too, KU scholar says

KU News Service785-864-8853LAWRENCE — Citizen bricoleurs: They’re the unsung heroes who spearhead efforts such as the Occupy protests and the food reform movement.Their work can reshape culture — drawing attention to problems that have otherwise been ... [Published University of Kansas - 12 hours ago]

Entities: Frank Farmer, Democracy, Occupy Wall Street

First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 reports

Public tour planned at KU medicinal garden June 2

LAWRENCE — The public is invited to the annual summer tour of the University of Kansas Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2.The medicinal garden was developed as part of the KU Native Medicinal Plant Research Program by the ... [Published University of Kansas - 12 hours ago]

Entities: Salvia apiana, Stinging Nettle, University of Kansas, Geology, Environment

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

KU researcher pursuing new treatments for Tourette syndrome

KU Office of Public Affairs785-864-7100LAWRENCE — Chances are, you know or have seen someone affected by Tourette syndrome (TS), a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary tics like blinking, head-jerking or uncontrolled vocalizations. Depending ... [Published University of Kansas - May 22 2013]

Entities: Tourette Syndrome, treatments, Neurological Disorders, finasteride, Interaction

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Eli Lilly & Company

Research center recognized by pharmaceutical leader Eli Lilly

KU Office of Public Affairs785-864-7100LAWRENCE – A University of Kansas research center has been recognized among the world’s elite drug discovery contributors by pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Co.The KU Center for Chemical Methodologies and Library ... [Published University of Kansas - May 21 2013]

Entities: Eli Lilly & Company, David Hill, Organism

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

University of Kansas

KU mourns student Brian Boyd

KU News Service785-864-8858LAWRENCE – University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little issued the following statement regarding the death of student Brian Boyd:“On behalf of the University of Kansas community, I offer sincere condolences to the ... [Published University of Kansas - May 22 2013]

Entities: Brian Boyd, University of Kansas, Wendell Castle, Karole Armitage

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

ROTC graduate from Andover wins Chancellor John Fraser award

Graduate Military Programs785-864-7478LAWRENCE — Tyler Beck, an Army Reserve Officer Training Corps graduate, has received the inaugural Chancellor John Fraser Distinguished Military Graduate Award in recognition of outstanding achievement as an ROTC ... [Published University of Kansas - May 21 2013]

Entities: John Fraser, Military/Armed Forces, Civil War

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Illinois joins alternate assessment system consortium led by KU center

LAWRENCE — Illinois has joined the Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment Consortium, a multistate initiative developing a computer-based assessment designed to more validly measure what students with significant cognitive disabilities know and can ... [Published University of Kansas - May 21 2013]

Entities: Consortium, Disability, Dannel Malloy

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Work Group for Community Health and Development honored

LAWRENCE — The KU Work Group for Community Health and Development has been honored by two national organizations. The Division of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps awarded the Community Tool Box with the Medical Corps Reserve Partnership Organization ... [Published University of Kansas - May 21 2013]

Entities: Work Group, Medical Reserve Corps, Organism, American Psychological Association

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

American studies professor honored with Louise Byrd Graduate Educator Award

Office of Graduate Studies785-864-8040LAWRENCE — Ann Schofield, professor in the departments of American Studies and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at the University of Kansas, is the 2013 recipient of the Louise Byrd Graduate Educator Award. The ... [Published University of Kansas - May 17 2013]

Entities: Schofield (United States), University of Paris, University of Kansas

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Award recognizes faculty’s service to Kansas

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences785-864-3663LAWRENCE – Through teaching, research, advising and mentoring, the faculty members of the University of Kansas serve a large audience through their work. Some go even further in their service to the state ... [Published University of Kansas - May 16 2013]

Entities: Environment, William Inge, The Pennsylvania State University — Dickinson S...

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"We're honored to be a part of this consortium and eager to get to work,” said Illinois State Superintendent of Education Christopher A Koch. "This work will ensure that we continue to measure the performance of students with disabilities and better monitor student progress. The online aspect of this new assessment system will give teachers real-time feedback to drive instruction and any necessary intervention.""

Illinois joins alternate assessment system consortium led by KU center [Published University of Kansas - May 21 2013]

Rachel Brown, of Lenexa, "Assessing Preschool Children’s Knowledge of Complex Nouns from a Logico-Semantic Perspective." Adviser: Utako Minai, linguistics

KU students win Sigma Xi competition [Published University of Kansas - May 09 2013]

"I am honored to be this year’s Newman Civic Fellow for the University of Kansas," Rose said. "I owe many thanks to the amazing KU staff and faculty. Without their support I would not be able to pursue my passion. It is my hope that one day all children will have access to excellent education."

Topeka student named Campus Compact civic fellow [Published University of Kansas - May 09 2013]

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ROTC graduate from Andover wins Chancellor John... [Published University of Kansas - May 21 2013]
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American studies professor honored with Louise ... [Published University of Kansas - May 17 2013]
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Engineering alumnus, spouse provide gift for Ec... [Published University of Kansas - May 16 2013]
KU law school bestows Distinguished Alumni Awar... [Published University of Kansas - May 15 2013]
Changing for Excellence initiative wins interna... [Published University of Kansas - May 14 2013]
Substance use, aggression linked in new study f... [Published University of Kansas - May 14 2013]
Mentoring award established and named for KU’s ... [Published University of Kansas - May 13 2013]
KU names Budig Teaching Professor for 2013-2014 [Published University of Kansas - May 13 2013]
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KU educational testing center expands scope [Published University of Kansas - May 10 2013]
Longtime KU leader, educator establishes fund f... [Published University of Kansas - May 10 2013]
KU announces 2013 Sustainability Leadership Awa... [Published University of Kansas - May 10 2013]
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Topeka student named Campus Compact civic fellow [Published University of Kansas - May 09 2013]
Former teacher drawing national attention for r... [Published University of Kansas - May 09 2013]
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