KU sponsors workshop on graduate school admission

Advice on getting admitted to graduate schools will be the topic of a workshop today at Kansas University.

The workshop, sponsored by Career Services and the Graduate School, runs from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in 4007 Wescoe Hall.

The workshop will include a videotaped presentation by Donald Asher, a nationally recognized expert in graduate school admission. A panel discussion with KU graduate students and staff from the Graduate School will follow.

The workshop is free and open to all KU students. For more information, contact the Graduate School at 864-4141.

KU sets final exams

Kansas University has announced the following final examinations:

Sirirat Choosakoonkriang, pharmaceutical chemistry, “Biophysical Characterization of Non-Viral Gene Delivery Vehicles,” 8:30 a.m. today, Simons Auditorium.

Waree Tiyaboonchai, pharmaceutical chemistry, “Development of a New Nanoparticle Delivery Vehicle Based on an Aqueous Polymer System: Polyethylenimine and Dextran Sulfate,” 10 a.m. today, Simons Auditorium.

Alejandro Parra-Briones, computer science, “Evaluation of Performance of Proportioned Time Using Variable Length Packets,” 11:45 a.m. today, 250 Nichols Hall.

Lisa Kueltzo, pharmaceutical chemistry, “An Investigation into the Role of Molten Globule-Like States in Non-Classical Protein Transport,” 2:30 p.m. today, Simons Auditorium.

Suk Hyung “Bryan” Lee, economics, “Essays on Korean Banking Industry: Efficiency and Loss Aversion,” 3 p.m. Friday, 124 Summerfield.

KU Med Center presents bilingual health seminars

Kansas City, Kan. A new Kansas University School of Medicine health program will break down the language barrier for Spanish-speaking residents.

“Argentine Health Connections,” which begins Tuesday, is a series of health lectures presented in both Spanish and English. Each runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Argentine Middle School auditorium, 2321 Ruby Ave., in Kansas City, Kan.

Scheduled topics Tuesday are high cholesterol, heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke; Nov. 12, depression, eating disorders, teen pregnancy and talking about sex; Nov. 19, antibiotic resistance and tuberculosis, and obesity; Nov. 26, breast cancer and diabetes.

For more information, contact Diana Aguirre at 913-262-7091.

Animal fair to benefit Lawrence Humane Society

Proceeds from a November animal fair will benefit the Lawrence Humane Society.

The Douglas County Animal Fair, organized by Lawrence resident Cathy Johnson, will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10 in Building 21 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Admission is free.

The educational event will feature animal adoptions and a bake sale by the humane society. The shelter also will provide spay/neuter and microchip information.

Participants can bring at least one of the following items for a chance to win door prizes: dry Iams, Pro Plan or Science Diet dog/puppy food; canned cat food; dish and laundry soap; bleach; copy paper; nonclumping clay cat litter; paper towels; window cleaner and Polaroid instant film.

Educational lectures will be presented throughout the day. For more information, contact the humane society at 843-6835.

LMH offers class Thursday about preventing diabetes

Lawrence Memorial Hospital will present “Diabetes Prevention 101” from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Registered dietitian Staci Henderson will review risk factors, signs and symptoms and complications of Type II diabetes. Participants will learn how to make dietary modifications, incorporate basic exercise principles and manage stress in order to reduce their risk.

This free program will be helpful to those who might be at risk for Type II diabetes due to family history or personal lifestyle. Advance registration is requested.

Call ConnectCare at 749-5800 to reserve a space.

Asthma program offered to educate parents

The American Lung Assn. and USD 497 will co-sponsor a free asthma education program for parents and caregivers from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Wednesday at Health Care Access, 1920 Moodie Road.

Asthma experts will give information on the disease and discuss treatment equipment, school nurses’ role in management and financial assistance for those in need.

In Douglas County an estimated 7,000 people have asthma, 1,700 of them children. It is the leading cause of missed school days and emergency room visits among chronic diseases, according to the American Lung Assn. of Kansas.

Childcare will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information call 1-800-586-4872, ext. 101.

Board meets on issues regarding Sunflower plant

Clearview City The Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant’s Restoration Advisory Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Clearview City’s administration building.

The board meets on the first Monday of every other month to discuss environmental restoration efforts at the plant with the public. Representatives from the Army, Environmental Protection Agency, Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the local community will attend.

The meeting is open to the public and is scheduled to last until 7:30 p.m. with a question and answer session until 8 p.m.