Looking back: flu of 1918 shut down campus

Friday, October 9, 2009

The flu pandemic of 1918 closed campus for more than a month 91 years ago yesterday. It was so widespread that more than 26,800 cases were reported in Kansas, according to The Great Pandemic Web site. Currently, there are 37 suspected cases of H1N1, and there have been 704 suspected cases since August.

Todd Cohen, director of University Relations said that the University isn’t anywhere near shutting down campus because of influenza cases.

— Michelle Sprehe

Watkins to prepare for possible pandemic

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Swine flu shouldn’t affect KU students

University says threat is small and study abroad to Mexico will still ...

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Short Stack

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Down with the bug

The influenza virus is more prevalent on campus this flu season.

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Fewer students getting flu vaccines

Watkins Memorial Health Center has given out only 60 percent of the ...

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University begins to prepare for H1N1

The University is sending words of flu warning to incoming freshmen.

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Montemayor: Stadium or Petri dish

Not practicing common sense procedures while tailgating could lead to outbreak.

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Brown: Campus alert: swine flu rumors keep ...

The issue should not turn into a hysteria.

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Hanson to play free concert

Band comes to campus to support cause.

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Flu vaccine opens to all

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Number of mumps cases passes century mark

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Sigma Nu officially reinstated

The fraternity was shut down in 2005 because of hazing violations but ...

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Flu spreads on campus

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Sebelius: H1N1 survival guide

People under the age of 25 are most likely to get the ...

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Student engineers rebuild Katrina home

This summer, Engineers Without Borders will reinstall water systems in Bolivia and ...

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Flu fears cause study abroad cancellations

The Office of Study Abroad calls off Mexico program, and European students ...

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Hearing set for suspect in drive-by-shooting

Drive-by shooting suspect appeared in court Wednesday.

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Flu vaccinations prevent winter illness

Campus clinics make vaccinations easily accessible to students.

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KU museum up for top tourist recognition

Spencer Museum of Art competes to be a top tourist destination on ...

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Student Health Services combats the flu

As flu season kicks off, the Watkins Memorial Health Center is informing ...

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KU gets grant to research bird flu

A KU researcher has received a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department ...

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Flu season starting late this year

Though flu season usually starts in the fall, many people are just ...

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University sends out swine flu warning

KU officials hope that new swine flu education will keep students healthy ...

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Editorial: Remain diligent to stop swine flu ...

As H1N1 spreads, the University urges students to be mindful of sanitation.

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Budget cuts could affect city programs

Community members discuss possible repercussions at Tuesday’s city commission meeting

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Campus demand for flu vaccines increases

Watkins ran out of seasonal flu vaccine Tuesday and canceled all but ...

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Watkins to offer free H1N1 shots Friday

University recommends preventive measures against swine flu to all students.

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Students recovering from swine flu speak out

Three students describe their experiences with the H1N1 virus.

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Symposium to address human rights issues

A six-member panel will address closing Guantánamo Bay, among other topics.

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Field Sobriety tests take the stage

Annual event at Lied Center educates students on the dangerous side of ...

/news/2008/sep/04/field_sobriety_tests_take_stage/

Kansas outlasts Kansas State 85-74

The Jays pulled away in the final two minutes to bump their ...

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Police recommend caution despite year without rape

Serial rapist has not attacked since December 2008, but officials still suggest ...

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Where will all the Jayhawks go?

As three Jayhawks hope to become first round picks in Thursday night's ...

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As season hits peak, flu shots still ...

Students can get influenza vaccinations at Watkins to start the semester germ ...

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Get to know your game day

Learn some of the rituals associated with KU football and its long ...

/news/2009/sep/04/get_know_your_gameday/

Administrators focus on campus safety instead of ...

The Northern Illinois University shooting hasn't affected KU's policy.

/news/2008/feb/19/administrators_focus/

KU works on improving cell phone signals

The potential plan with phone carriers could help eliminate dead zones and ...

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Hudson: Holiday season brings more than gifts

Despite constant reminders, advertising by Watkins, some students still make excuses instead ...

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Hunting for Hauntings

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Students carry banners at commencement

Faculty and staff selected the students based on their involvement in academics ...