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Legislative education committee lobs pre-emptive strike against more budget cuts
November 20, 2009
A state committee on Friday sought to put the brakes on further cuts to education.
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KU's Joyce Castle gets mention in NY Times review

Wednesday, August 5

Joyce Castle, a Kansas University voice professor, garnered a positive review in the New York Times for her performance in Gian Carlo Menotti's opera "The Consul" at the Glimmerglass Opera in New York City.

Video: KU East Asian Studies program celebrates anniversary

Kansas University’s Center for East Asian Studies marked its 50th anniversary this week with a reception at the Adams Alumni Center. Watch »

Video: KU students reject university's proposed new alcohol policy

A panel of Kansas University students has rejected a proposed policy change that would have allowed senior housing staff to enter rooms upon suspicion of a housing violation. Watch »

Video: Ken Starr takes stage at KU

The independent counsel whose investigation led to the impeachment of former president Bill Clinton spoke at KU Thursday. Watch »

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Eudora students get Chinese instruction
KU Center for East Asian Studies puts on workshops
November 22, 2009
Randi Hacker stood in front of Staci Mann’s third-grade class, enthusiastically telling various students they were either a snake or a dragon. But in the context of the Chinese New Year birth animals, snakes are wise and dragons are pioneering and strong.
Chancellor’s first 100 days: Gray-Little listening, learning
3 goals take top priority: increasing graduation rates, research, private funding
November 22, 2009
Kansas University’s new chancellor has spent her first few months in office traveling the state and country, meeting with key players and getting to know her way around in a new setting.
Leaders offer tips for chancellor’s successful tenure
November 21, 2009
Last week, this column focused on the challenges facing Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little as she nears her 100th day as KU’s 17th chancellor.
Mangino’s contract outlines probe
Investigation is first step for potential ‘termination for cause’
November 21, 2009
News this week that Kansas University administrators have launched an investigation into the actions of football coach Mark Mangino might have come as a bizarre development to some, but those familiar with the wording of the coach’s contract might not be surprised.
KU’s Chancellor issues statement putting support behind Lew Perkins
November 20, 2009
In the wake of an ongoing investigation of KU football coach Mark Mangino, and with rumors flying in the media and on message boards, KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little issued a statement this morning indicating her full support of athletic director Lew Perkins.
Sexual healing: Dennis Dailey coaches couples with tough love at his intimacy workshop
November 20, 2009
“As I’ve said before, if I teach that class and nobody is upset, I’m probably screwing up somehow,” says Dennis Dailey about his Human Sexuality in Everyday Life class…
Carnival of Chemistry set for Sunday at KU
November 20, 2009
Kansas University will be host to its 14th annual Carnival of Chemistry from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Malott Hall.
Former independent counsel praises Constitution in speech
System for investigating U.S. officials ‘was not sound,’ he says in interview
November 20, 2009
If Ken Starr could change the U.S. Constitution, he would eliminate the requirement that the president must be a natural-born citizen.
Room, board increase submitted to regents
November 20, 2009
The Kansas Board of Regents received a request from Kansas University and other schools to increase room and board.
KU students reject university’s proposed new alcohol policy
Plan would have allowed staff to enter rooms if violation suspected
November 19, 2009
A panel of Kansas University students has rejected a proposed policy change that would have allowed senior housing staff to enter rooms upon suspicion of a housing violation.
Kansas Board of Regents OKs contract to implement $25.6 million in conservation projects
Regents OK plan to implement $25.6M in conservation projects
November 19, 2009
The action allows the issuance of bonds that will be secured through an estimated $2.2 million worth of utility savings per year, officials said.
Life sciences building at medical center to be named for Hemenway
November 19, 2009
Former Kansas University Chancellor Robert Hemenway’s name will front the Life Sciences Innovation Center at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan.
Statehouse Live: Diverse opinions expected in school finance discussion; Life Sciences building named after Hemenway
10:30 a.m., November 19, 2009 Updated 02:40 p.m.
Appropriations panel sets up funding review; Regents approve naming KU Med Center research facility
Regents to discuss state higher education funding in Kansas at Wednesday meeting
November 18, 2009
The board that oversees Kansas’ higher education system is considering its funding problems.
Documents show what it looks like when Mangino loses his temper
Coach accused of berating student parking employee in 2007, has not had a ticket since
November 17, 2009
The summer before Kansas football would embark on its most successful season in history, the team’s coach would be accused of verbally berating a KU student who had issued him the latest of nearly two dozen tickets for illegally parking in a loading zone near his office.
KU chancellor joins board of international library cooperative
November 17, 2009
Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little has been elected to the board of trustees for the world’s largest library cooperative.
Google VP tells KU audience that cloud computing, Internet by mobile is the future — and that it’s in reach
November 16, 2009
Brian McClendon, Google vice president, predicted a movement toward Internet use on mobile phones Monday during a visit to Kansas University.
Statehouse Live: Various tax proposals discussed for highway plan; Jenkins gets statement from lobbyists; KU seeking bonds for energy efficiency projects
10:36 a.m., November 16, 2009 Updated 02:19 p.m.
Highway advocates pushing for transportation dollars; New York Times reports U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins used lobbyist statement; Regents will consider proposal aimed at utility savings.
Sales tax boosts research, education efforts
November 16, 2009
Though returns from a Johnson County sales tax are suffering from the recession, Kansas University projects benefiting from the tax remain on track.
HOPE winner’s humor grabs attention
November 15, 2009
Every week, Matthew Buechner, Kansas University molecular biosciences associate professor, is faced with a daunting task: making science fun for the 300 undergraduate students attending his biology class.
Robbery in KU parking lot reported
12:46 p.m., November 13, 2009 Updated 07:27 a.m.
A person was punched in the face and robbed Thursday night while walking to his car at Kansas University, police said.
KU sees dramatic rise in sports donations
November 13, 2009
While Kansas University’s private giving levels continue to remain strong, the pace of giving to athletics has increased more dramatically than giving to academics.
KU to launch Monarch butterflies into space
Students in eastern U.S. to follow KU’s butterflies in space
November 12, 2009
The International Space Station is getting some unusual new temporary residents — monarch butterflies from Kansas University’s Monarch Watch program.
Statehouse Live: KU proposes increase in room and board
03:47 p.m., November 12, 2009 Updated 03:47 p.m.
Increase in housing and meal costs goes to Kansas Board of Regents for consideration.
KU receives $6 million contract for vaccine research
November 12, 2009
A $6.85 million contract from the National Institutes of Health will help Kansas University researchers study ways to safely deliver vaccines.
KU to discuss health care reform
November 12, 2009
Health care reform will be the topic of a panel discussion at 7:30 p.m. today at Kansas University’s School of Medicine.
Independent counsel behind Bill Clinton investigation will speak at KU
November 11, 2009
Ken Starr, a former independent counsel whose investigations led to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton, next week will visit the Kansas University School of Law.
Options discussed for lighted path between KU, downtown
Brick sidewalks, motion-activated lights considered, but concerns are expressed
November 11, 2009
New details and concerns emerged Wednesday about a lighted pathway being planned between downtown Lawrence and the Kansas University campus, as student, city and community leaders discussed the best options to move the project forward.
KU’s Learned Hall closed for several hours after early-morning mechanical problem
Parts of building filled with smoke; Reopened at approximately 3:45 a.m.
November 11, 2009
A building on the Kansas University campus was closed for about three hours early Wednesday after a mechanical problem caused a section of the building to fill with smoke.

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