Freshman’s creation functioning as online show
Matt Baier’s cartoon, “The Adventures of Luke and Joe,” is a comedy in Machinima style
Some Fine Arts students worried they may get lost in the shuffle
The School of Fine Arts will reorganize, pending approval by the Board of Regents, but the University has not worked out all of the details for students.
Five groups to perform in Rock Chalk Revue
The 60th anniversary of the musical production will be performed March 5, 6 and 7 at the Lied Center.
Shakespearean theater to open spring 2009
New theater will give students the opportunity to get involved on stage and behind the scenes.
Center for East Asian Studies to send four to China
A team from the center will travel to China next summer to help preserve Tibetan culture. Hongkar Dorje, the director of the school, will speak about Tibetan Education at 7 p.m. tonight at the Hall Center for the Humanities.
Freshman to discuss reading habits of students at convention
Hannah Roark will also recite two poems from a competition where she was a finalist.
Second-year contestant wins SUA’s Project Runway
Bonnie Croisant won with lederhosen-style pants, a Samurai-warrior-inspired top and a hand-dyed dress.
The final sprint to the runway
See what the ‘Project Runway’ finalists are planning for tonight’s challenges in the SUA competition.
KU Theater members sing and act in the raunchy play, ‘Street Scene’
The opera takes place in the early 20th century and depicts relationships and scandals in immigrants neighborhoods.
Local bands compete at Farmer’s Ball
KJHK’s Farmer’s Ball gives local bands the chance to perform and compete against other bands. The second night of the competition begins at 10 p.m. tonight at the Jackpot Saloon.
Francisco wins second term as state senator
KU alumna defeats Scott Morgan and will continue to represent the 2nd congressional district.
Cushioning the hardship of a hospital stay
KU student Melanie Gorges creates and donates pillows to hospitals' pediatric wards.
‘Rocky Horror’ night a big hit
Student Union Activities host event that included a costume contest and ‘time warp’ dance-off.
Political science class taught at home and overseas
Twenty students at Mogadishu University in Somalia are enrolled in “Political Science Methods of Inquiry,” at the University of Kansas. John Kennedy, assistant professor of political science teaches the class by video.
Pulitzer Prize author to present lecture
Question-and-answer session also taking place as part of the Hall Center for the Humanities series.
Student support helps bring back blacksmithing class
Because of student interest — and funding from not only the School of Fine Arts but also the School of Architecture and Urban Planning — Walt Hull’s “Topics in Design: Blacksmithing” class returns this year.
Homecoming, not just for Greeks anymore
Homecoming has traditionally been a time for Greek life, but this year’s Steering Committee is changing that.
Department of theatre diversifies
A new student organization will address the issue of race in its inaugural production, “Blue/Orange.” The production is part of an effort to increase diversity within the department of theater
Fraternities doing fine without houses
Organizations maintain unity and hold chapter meetings despite not having an official home.
Alumnus hopes his online sketch comedy will take off
“Mildly Off the Wall” features a mix of students and aspiring professionals and will get a moment in the spotlight tonight at The Granada.
Enrollment system gets upgrade
New class search includes up-to-date number of open seats and a customized professor search.
Contemporary dance play coming to KU
Vaudeville-style performance that explores a person’s role in the world to show at the Lied Center.
Concert changes venue to South Park
Eight local bands to perform near Downtown Lawrence in an event organized by a KU junior.
French play highlights couples’ troubles
Show written in 1907 relies on timing, physical activity and relevant relationship themes.
Senior board to choose class motto, gift and banner
Past gifts include the bronze Jayhawk in front of Strong Hall and the Baby Jay display case in the Kansas Union.
Aboriginal playwright visits University theater classes
David Milroy’s work examines the Australian Aboriginal experience from both a historical and contemporary standpoint.
Puppets bring fairy tale to life
The University of Kansas Theatre for Young People will perform “The King Stag” this weekend at Inge Theatre in Murphy Hall. The play uses puppets and traditional acting to tell the 18th century fairy tale.
Students use skills to fight obesity
Grant enables students to design a childhood obesity prevention project for a health organization.
Chancellor approved for raise for 2009 year
The Chancellor’s was approved for raise for the 2009 fiscal year.
Working in the funny biz
Visiting comedian Alex Thomas discusses his career’s roots
Biodiversity is... interpreted by artists
Two student and five area artists created representations of biodiversity for the Natural History Museum.
Students create musical recording for national promotion
Musicians and singers at the University recorded the soundtrack to ‘The Girl, the Grouch and the Goat.’ The musical’s writers will use it while promoting their production.
Sept. 11 performance makes stop in Lawrence
Combination of speech and music performance addresses at how the U.S. has changed since 9/11.
Adventure and exploration at the Lied Center
The program “First Person: Stories From the Edge of the World” features music, photographs and narration depicting the travels of famous explorers. The program will be at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Lied Center.
Art professor goes to the birds
Matthew Burke’s 75-foot sculpture depicting birds in hoops was selected for display in downtown Kansas City, Mo.
New KC art gallery operated by students
The Red Door Gallery is run by University art students, features their work
Demonstration focus on alcohol awareness
An event will be given at the Lied Center that will inform students about the affects of alcohol.
Former student cycles for charity
Greg Krupa leaves this morning for a 520-mile bike ride to raise money for the Range of Motion Project. The project provides prosthetics and orthotic devices for people with disabilities in Ecuador and Guatemala.
EAT performs play in a “new way”
The English Alternative Theatre offers students a unique performance of “August: Osage County” for Labor Day.
Tibetan artist to discuss politics, art at Spencer
Gonkar Gyatso explores political themes in his artwork, which often features silhouettes of Buddha. Gyatso will speak at the Spencer Museum of Art.
Changes abound in sorority recruitment
Sorority recruitment underwent a plethora of changes this year—new schedule, new events, new headquarters location—all while becoming the largest Fall Formal Recruitment in recent years.
Graduate students’ works explore time
An exhibition at Spencer Museum focuses on time. Exhibition will also feature works by a KU alumnus.
Associate professor helps trauma victims through hypnotism
Tanya Hartman, associate professor of art, volunteers time and talent at the St. Louis Center for Survivors of Torture and War Trauma.
Festival to feature street performers downtown
The Busker Festival is coming to Lawrence for the first time on August 22. It will feature magicians, sword swallowers and fire eaters.
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