Speaker

Co-creator of Google Earth to speak at noon

Brian McClendon will give a lecture in the Apollo Room in Nichols Hall.

Visiting politician draws diverse crowd

Kinky Friedman, candidate for governor of Texas, promoted cigar chain, music and books in Lawrence.

‘Jewish Jordan’ talks faith, basketball

Jewish Division 1 player who never played on holy days speaks tonight to all faiths.

Hall Center to hold lecture with T.R. Reid

Writer and NPR regular will talk health care in the U.S. compared with other countries.

Experts discuss post-communist Europe

CREES plays host to conference on changes after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Former Shell executive talks energy

KU alumna Linda Cook, one of Forbes’ most powerful women, emphasized need for energy engineers.

Pickens to discuss energy plan

Oil tycoon will speak about renewable energy today at the Dole Institute.

Auto industry hurts and helps the earth

Professor to speak on the environmental effect of cars and how the auto industry can change.

Professor to preach on porn

Tonight’s lecture will address how pornography affects relationships.

Bringing back the saber-toothed cat

A KU researcher will give a talk about the little-known history of that Ice Age mammal tonight.

U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore speaks at Delta Chi

The congressman discusses politics, the economy and the election at Delta Chi fraternity.

Alumnus discusses genes

Randy Scott visited the University of Kansas on Saturday to talk about the importance of gene research in science

Many students have shown their interest in using their education at the University toward a future in entrepreneurship.

Former Massachusetts governor, presidential candidate to speak

Michael Dukakis to share experiences, advice

Michael Dukakis fulfilled his responsibility to the United States by dedicating his life to public service. Dukakis will speak to the public at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Dole Institute.

Dole Institute welcomes columnist

Author to discuss 50 years’ experience in political journalism

Robert Novak wrote the column identifying CIA operative Valerie Plame in July 2003. He’ll talk about the controversy and his new book tonight at 7:30.

Civil rights leader to receive honors

Dole Leadership Prize goes to Congressman John Lewis

This year’s Dole Leadership Prize will be awarded to Congressman John Lewis of Georgia this Sunday at the Lied Center.