Lawrence in the News

KU librarian finalist for Utah post

¢ Rick Clement, head of special collections at Kansas University's Spencer Research Library, is one of three finalists to become dean of libraries at Utah State University, the [Utah Statesman][1].The other two finalists are Anne Langley of Duke University and Gregg Sapp of the State ...

Columnist’s take on KU T-shirt debate

¢ A columnist for the [San Antonio Express-News][1] offers his take on the legal copyright battle between KU and the Joe-College.com T-shirt company:_Two of the biggest sellers have "Our coach can eat your coach" and "Our coach beat anorexia!" slogans in reference to Jayhawks coach Mark ...

KU faculty member examining same-sex partner benefits

¢ Lori Messinger, an associate professor of social welfare at Kansas University, says ongoing policy discussions on same-sex-partner benefits at the University of Kentucky and University of Michigan could have effects on other campuses.Messinger, who is quoted in this week's [Chronicle of ...

Lawrence native’s risque photos creating a stir

¢ A Lawrence native, Jennifer Braff, who was runner-up on the reality dating show "Age of Love," is creating a stir with nude photos of her that are circulating on the Internet, according to [BuddyTV.com][1]._Although Braff's naked pictures were taken long before her mainstream TV debut on Age ...

Curator to face charges of forging KU degree

¢ Shin Jeong-ah, the South Korean art curatory accused of forging two degrees from Kansas University, will soon be charged with the forgeries, according to the [Korea Herald][1]._Authorities have been questioning Shin since she arrived in Seoul Sunday afternoon after two-month period of hiding ...

Don’t text and drive

¢ Erik Nelson, a KU student who is studying the impacts of text-messaging while driving, tells the [Sacramento Bee][1] that texting creates a type of tunnel-vision.California has passed legislation prohibiting use of electronic devices while driving for drivers who are 16 and 17._"You have two ...