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KU student who accidentally ingested chemical in good condition at LMH
November 6, 2009
A Kansas University student who accidentally ingested a toxic chemical has been upgraded to good condition, a university official said Friday afternoon.
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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: Sewer line break closes road

A broken sewer line was discovered on Emery road near Ninth Street. Crews are working to repair the line but water to the Sigma Nu fraternity house is currently disabled. Watch »

Video: KU investigates toxic chemical incident

KU officials discuss the events of Thursday morning, after being notified of a possible chemical spill in Malott Hall. Watch »

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KU graduate student in critical but stable condition after chemical contamination
08:05 a.m., November 5, 2009 Updated 04:57 p.m.
A Kansas University graduate student was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries Thursday after accidentally ingesting a toxic chemical while working in a university lab, KU officials said.
Sociology professor first to win award
November 5, 2009
Kansas University sociology professor Joey Sprague is the first recipient of the E. Jackson Baur Professorship in Sociology.
Soil samples to help save Potter Lake
November 5, 2009
Kansas University scientists who travel all over the state gathering data on lakes stayed home on Wednesday conducting research in their backyard. What they found was enough silt in Potter Lake to fill roughly 600 dump trucks with mud.
Doctors at KU Hospital perform unique surgery on 19-year-old with bone cancer
Rare surgery helps enhance quality of life after arm amputation
November 3, 2009
Kansas University Hospital surgeons performed a unique procedure Tuesday on a 19-year-old man from southwest Missouri who had bone cancer in his left arm.
Gingrich to speak at Dole Institute on Wednesday
November 3, 2009
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will speak Wednesday evening at the Dole Institute of Politics as the inaugural Robert J. Dole Distinguished Visiting Fellow.
Fired employee accuses KU of running graduate program with lax standards, grade inflation
KU says it’s investigated and finds the complaints to be false
November 2, 2009
A fired employee has accused a Kansas University graduate program of lax admissions standards and grade inflation, a claim that KU disputes.
FDIC Chairwoman, KU grad, to speak at K-State
November 2, 2009
The head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is coming to Kansas to discuss banking regulation amid the federal economic bailout.
KU team delves into ice sheet research
November 1, 2009
A team of Kansas University researchers is in the midst of playing a special role in monitoring the health of the planet. It began with “mowing the lawn.”
KU students can attend Oxfam banquet
November 1, 2009
Kansas University’s Student Union Activities and the KU Oxfam chapter will be host to the 2009 Oxfam America Hunger Banquet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Big 12 and Jayhawk rooms in the Kansas Union.
KU basketball player Chase Buford enters diversion agreement in July DUI case
October 29, 2009
Kansas University basketball player Chase Buford has been placed on diversion for operating a vehicle under the influence, Lawrence Municipal Court records said.
Electronic transcript program on the way
Secure transfer of documents to colleges and universities would be provided
October 29, 2009
The Kansas State Department of Education has contracted with an outside company to provide electronic transmission of transcripts to colleges and universities.
Engineering competition may help students chart future course
This year’s challenge: Design a self-propelled boat built for speed, endurance
October 28, 2009
Making a boat from empty water bottles and rat traps doesn’t seem like an idea that would stay afloat. Hundreds of area high school students, however, took on this challenge.
Swine flu vaccination shortage forces changes to local clinics
KU, health department call off most sessions
10:12 a.m., October 27, 2009 Updated 05:57 p.m.
A shortage of swine flu vaccine has forced Kansas University and the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department to cancel five swine flu immunization clinics, leaving just two on the calendar.
Deer in the spotlights: KU to conduct census
October 27, 2009
Kansas University students literally will shine a spotlight on the area’s deer this week, part of an annual deer census.
2 cancer researchers join KU center
October 27, 2009
Two new cancer researchers have joined the Kansas University Cancer Center, bringing with them $3 million in National Cancer Institute funding.
‘Jewish Jordan’ teaches area players about sport, religion
October 27, 2009
It isn’t every day that area basketball players have the opportunity to learn from a professional, but that was the opportunity given Monday evening at Robinson Gym on the Kansas University campus.
Award established for med students
October 27, 2009
A new award honoring a Kansas University School of Medicine-Wichita professor will benefit one student graduating with a master’s of public health degree each year.
KU still fine-tuning policy on alcohol
October 26, 2009
Kansas University students are continuing to address a proposed policy change that seeks to balance individual privacy rights against student safety.
KU Med Center honors Hemenway, Sebelius
October 22, 2009
Kansas University Medical Center honored two Kansas leaders at its recent annual gala celebration.
Gift from estate provides $2.5M to KU
October 22, 2009
A Wichita businessman and Kansas University alumnus has left a $2.5 million estate gift to KU for unrestricted student scholarships.
Jayhawk’s home really is his castle
KU alumnus returns to campus to talk about centuries-old abode in England
October 21, 2009
Sir Robert Worcester isn’t a typical Kansas University alumnus. For starters, his house has 26 bathrooms.
4 vie for prestigious scholarships
October 21, 2009
When considering applicants for prestigious scholarships earlier this year, Kansas University Honors Program Director Kathleen McCluskey-Fawcett said four students stood out.
KU taking advantage of stimulus cash to get needed work done
October 19, 2009
With more than $17 million in federal stimulus dollars committed to research at Kansas University, campus leaders are positioning to earn even more in the future.
Princeton Review recognizes KU’s MBA program
October 19, 2009
The Princeton Review has included the master’s of business administration program at Kansas University’s School of Business in its “The Best 301 Business Schools” publication.
A piece of home: KU students suggest items for college care packages
October 19, 2009
With the fall semester halfway done but the holidays still out of grasp, it might be time to send a little love from home to your friend or family member who’s at college.
Hemenway awarded Star of Excellence
October 17, 2009
Former Kansas University Chancellor Robert Hemenway received Lawrence Bank’s Star of Excellence Award in August.
Regents OK addition to KU’s Lied Center
October 16, 2009
The Kansas Board of Regents on Thursday authorized construction of a $2.5 million addition to Kansas University’s Lied Center.
Thousands marched 40 years ago at KU to protest Vietnam conflict
Event mostly peaceful, but ‘lid blew off’ with violent incidents months later
October 15, 2009
October 15, 1969. A young Bob Swan remembers being surrounded by thousands of people on Jayhawk Boulevard, and making a note to himself to write to his brother in Vietnam.
KU warns students to be vigilant on break
October 14, 2009
Before the start of fall break this week, Kansas University distributed an e-mail to all students offering safety tips while reminding students of an active serial rapist in the area.

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