Nathan Gill

Do you know the Taco Man?

A student and street vendor savor tacos, conversation and a relationship forged on the side of the road

The longest leap

Drop in the drop zone and feel the freedom of falling fast and far

Geared for change

Subversive cyclists want a piece of the street and to change your mind about grassroots traffic.

No wine? Wine not?

Neglected by students and historically oppressed, wine is making a return that need not squash your wallet.

Carol Mitchell found a starving cat on her walk through campus on Thanksgiving day nearly five years ago. Mitchell took the cat home and now walks on campus every day with food that she leaves for cats and birds.

Students work to finish innovative house

Building features moveable walls, newspaper insulation

Architecture students are wrapping up construction on a state of the art house in Kansas City, Kan.

Canoes test engineering prowess

Engineering students pitted their concrete canoes against 11 other teams to test their effectiveness and speed.

Eleven teams of engineers met on Lone Star Lake southwest of Lawrence to test and race self-made, concrete canoes. The KU team place ninth.

GTAs demand a vote for faculty hires

Graduate students write provost to reinstate voting privileges

Eight GTA organizations sent a letter to the provost regarding their loss of voting privileges in new faculty hires at the University of Kansas. Prior to the Fall 2006 semester, graduate students were allowed to vote to recommend prospective faculty to academic administrators. University officials changed the policy in an attempt to create a more uniform hiring process.

University to offer two new degrees

Bioengineering degrees will be available starting in the fall

The KU School of Engineering is adapting to the growth in the field of biosciences by offering masters and doctoral degrees in bioengineering.

University improvements create ripple effect

Spending money on deffered maintenance is good for state economy

A report from the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University said that if the state invested money into Kansas universities $727 maintenance backlog, it would have a profound economic effect on the state economy.

Man hopes to brew up success for villagers

Missionary imports coffee beans from Venezuela and distributes them locally.

Profits from the sales go to villagers in South American to ensure they have food year-round.

Aquifer numbers down in recent survey

Groundwater sources low because of irrigating large farms.

The increase in corn crops in Kansas has lead to decreasing aquifers. The ethanol boom throughout the country has caused farmers to plant more corn, which relies on extensive irrigation to survive in dry weather.

News Brief: April 16, 2007

Here is a research-ranking brief for the University of Kansas.

News Brief: April 11, 2007

Membership drive raises more than $220,000.

Programs retain U.S. News rankings

Special education and city planning programs hold No. 1 spots

Four other programs, including education and law, move up in the annual rankings.

KU agrees to raise GTA salaries

Other key issues see little to no change

KU depends on outside arbiter’s opinion before making changes. Arbiter advises limited changes for issues concerning tenure limits, union representation and problem solving procedures.

Students test space invention in zero gravity

Mechanical arm may help with safer docking at space station

KU engineering students experienced zero gravity on a "Weightless Wonder" aircraft. The students tested the mechanical arm they designed to help astronauts dock space shuttles.

Learning how to survive

Survival, evasion, resistance and escape were all taught to cadets so they could survive in extreme situations.

Over the weekend, Air Force ROTC cadets from the University learned basic survival skills in the event they ever become stranded.

Student receives independent research award

Award to fund research and expenses

Laura Stiles earned on of the 15 Undergraduate Research Awards for her work on a Zero Degree Calorimeter. Stiles plans to use the award to travel to Geneva, Switzerland, where she will install the device on the largest particle accelorator in the world.

GAP participants travel to Washington

Students learn about international career opportunities with help of KU's Office of International Program

Students aiming to obtain Global Awareness Program's certification take advantage of opportunity to travel to nation's capital. Participants broadened career options in foreign service and other government institutes.

Students learn about international careers

Embassies, organizations and politicians opened their doors for KU students to learn more about what they can accomplish

GAP students spend a week networking with politicians in Washington D.C. Organizations could provide future employment for KU students.

Hemenway supports study abroad

Chancellor advocates nontraditional student travel

University pushes for an increase in participation rate during next five years

Documentary shows soldiers’ experiences

‘Operation Homecoming’ uses memoirs to depict life in combat zone

A documentary about Iraq veterans that was shown Wedenesday at the Kansas Union, features poetry and narratives the soldiers wrote while on duty. The film, 'Operation Homecoming,' is one in an 11-part series by PBS.

News Brief: March 15, 2007

Dance Across Lawrence will take place on March 31, featuring free dance classes and workshops.

Late-night meals lead to weight gain

Morning and midday meals should not be skipped

Hectic schedules often lead college students to scramble to find time for meals. Eating during the day is often sacrificed, but that may lead to weight gain, nutritionists say.

Overzealous Wii playing causes injuries

KU students suffer lacerated thumb, torn bicep after vigorous play

The Wii can be dangerous. Two students share tales of their Wii-induced injuries.

Dean of graduate school to step down

Carlin will work for Council of Graduate Schools in D.C.

The dean of the graduate school leaves KU to take a temporary position in Washington, D.C. and will then teach at the University of Texas.

‘Design for Wellness’ to help patients

Group works to redesign healthcare facilities to make stays more comfortable for patients.

Nurses’ needs are also acknowledged with potential changes for nurses' stations, sink locations and room designs.

Professors turn research into profit

Researchers market items created in campus labs

Beyond tending to responsibilities of teaching at the University, some professors stay busy playing major roles in companies that pertain to their research.

University seeks students’ feedback

Survey gives undergraduates power to affect change

An electronic survey sent to randomly selected seniors and freshmen aims to improve the University. Past surveys helped produce the Global Awareness Program and service learning certification.

Debate teams head to Dallas for nationals

Debaters have high hopes, focus on research

A rich history, including four national champioships, will follow debaters to Dallas, where they hope to have continued success.

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