The late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts was a crucial member of a band of unique talents, leaving space in his rhythmic patterns for the others to famously fill. So says Brandon Draper, drummer and University of Kansas associate professor of music. “What is unique about Charlie Watts ...
The University of Kansas said Tuesday it’s highly interested in a vaccine mandate for its students, but don’t look for one to be implemented any time soon. A KU spokeswoman said the university still believes Kansas law precludes state universities from implementing vaccine mandates, and ...
As the University of Kansas began in-person classes today, KU faculty members were given a clear reminder that they don’t have the authority to simply switch their classes to a remote format due to COVID concerns. Provost Barbara Bichelmeyer recently sent KU faculty and staff members a memo ...
KU’s message on masks is broadening. While the University of Kansas earlier this month instituted a mask mandate for all indoor spaces on the KU campus, the university’s top emergency management official specifically asked students and staff members to wear their masks off campus as well. ...
Students at the University of Kansas' Lawrence and Edwards campuses will be eligible to receive a range of valuable prizes after uploading their COVID-19 vaccine records to the Watkins Health Services student portal. The prizes include free tuition, upgraded parking passes and $5,000 cash ...
A longtime entity at the University of Kansas that studies the state’s biology has a new name. KU has approved a name change for the Kansas Biological Survey. The center’s new name is the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research. “The new name is meant to raise ...