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Science takes a beating in early presidential campaign
Leonard Krishtalka
July 19, 2011
It is not encouraging that some candidates in the Republican presidential sweepstakes are using scientific knowledge as political footballs. Actually, not all scientific knowledge — just the kind they find uncomfortable or unpopular, which they blithely dismiss.
Domestic violence has lasting impact
By Charles Jones
May 5, 2011
Part of my teaching load includes a graduate course on ethics. Each term, I ask students to write a paper on the people and events instrumental in the formation of their ethical values. You might be surprised how often I read episodes of domestic violence. I am.
Veteran teacher responds to letter’s criticism
Terry Edmondson
April 23, 2011
Oh, my, Barbara Paris. Your letter made me hitch my overalls up a notch with each thumb and take a stand with your April 16 letter in the Public Forum.
Mental heath care takes turn for worse
Bill Simons, Lawrence
January 29, 2011
Recently in the news there has been a lot of discussion about violence and mental illness as if the two were inexorably linked. This perceived linkage is heightened by tragedies such as the shootings at Virginia Tech and recently in Tucson.
Couple is proud to be from Lawrence
Mary and Harold Siegrist
November 25, 2010
Recently, the Journal-World published an article about a special recognition for downtown Lawrence.
City loses exemplary leaders
Marilyn Hull, Douglas County Community Foundation
November 18, 2010
It was a tough week for those of us lucky enough to work with people who make things happen in our community.
MBA students respond to KU School of Business differential tuition audit
November 15, 2010
Over the last eight months, KU MBA students have called into question the use of differential tuition funds at the KU School of Business.
Community Improvement Districts: Public safety for private developers
Bob Schumm, Lawrence
September 12, 2010
Recently I attended and spoke at a public hearing for a CID (community improvement district). One should get to know this term as I am sure you’re going to hear lots more about these creatures in the future.
Break trips spur service, learning
Thad Holcombe, Ecumenical Christian Ministries
August 21, 2010
I want to thank Joe Miller, who wrote an excellent article on KU Alternative Breaks (Journal-World, Aug. 14). I would like to provide an additional perspective.
Fee benefits students, business dean says
By William L. Fuerst - dean, KU School of Business
July 28, 2010
At Kansas University, our mission emphasizes our commitment to offering the highest quality undergraduate, professional and graduate programs. Recently some questions have been raised about business programs and the use of course fees, previously known as differential tuition, to support this mission.
KU business school’s use of fees questioned
By Boone Bradley, David Cantrell, Andrew Carlson and Tim Metz - Kansas University School of Business graduate students
July 26, 2010
The Kansas University School of Business has collected more than $31 million over the last six years in differential tuition funds, and on an annual basis, this revenue source accounts for 40 percent of the school’s operating budget. Over the last five months, students have begun asking questions as to how these funds have been spent and, in a search for answers, have met with administrators at every level of the university. Multiple requests for budgets and an accounting of differential tuition have been submitted and while documents have been exchanged there are still far more questions then answers.
KU engineering school boosts state economy
By Harry Gibson and Bill Benso - Lawrence
July 24, 2010
Higher education institutions have been taking it on the chin lately. The daily, behind-the-scenes work faculty, staff and administrators are doing at Kansas University and the associated benefits provided to this state have been drowned out. Because both of us serve on the KU School of Engineering Advisory Board, we’re in a unique position to see first hand the projects, plans and strategies this important segment of the university has under way and the benefits these efforts generate. Here are a few of the specific highlights.
County group tried to pursue compromise on warehouse plan
David J. Ross, Lawrence
July 14, 2010
The Journal-World’s July 5 editorial regarding the conflict between the owners of property near the Kansas Turnpike’s Lecompton Interchange and the need “to clear the path for a new Berry Plastics warehouse” is off the mark in at least one important aspect. You say, “The larger threat appears to be two lawsuits filed by neighbors who have concerns about how an industrial property will fit in with the rural area surrounding the site.”
Fathers are example, inspiration
By Robert Hammer
June 20, 2010
It occurs to me that parenthood is the most important job in the world. Yes, more important than governor, senator or president. Still, fathers can feel the pressure: to be brave even when one has worries, to maintain a strong face when work pressures mount, to be calm when the world around you is in turmoil, and most important, to try and be the better role model that your children deserve, no matter the doubts one may have at any given time.
Kansas Athletics owes KU faculty an apology
Bill Tsutsui
June 5, 2010
From 2004 until 2007, I was a member of the Chancellor’s Athletics Advisory Committee at KU; from 2004 until 2006, I concurrently served as chair of the University Senate Athletics Committee. I vividly remember the first meeting of the advisory committee that I attended. Near the end of the event, the committee chair, Mike Maddox, and the athletics director, Lew Perkins, gave a vigorous tongue-lashing to the KU faculty. Some faculty members, they asserted, were reselling basketball tickets on eBay and making profits.

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