College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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As the largest academic unit on campus, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences provides unlimited opportunities to students, faculty and staff, and alumni and friends. After exploring our Web site, you'll soon discover CLAS is a dynamic environment that consistently encourages excellence, whether it's our outstanding graduates or groundbreaking research. As a public institution, we take pride in sharing our accomplishments with everyone through this Web site. Come back often; CLAS is always in session.
Announcements
2010 College Awards : The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce several awards to recognize outstanding graduate students, faculty service, teaching excellence and exemplary advising. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to bring formal recognition, both on campus as well as in the news media, to the excellence in your department. The awards range from $500 to $5,000 each. Nov 20, 2009
Molecular biosciences professor wins HOPE Award : Established by the Class of 1959, the HOPE Award is the only honor given exclusively by students for teaching excellence. Matthew Buechner, associate professor of molecular biosciences, was presented the award by Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little on Nov. 14 during the KU-Nebraska football game. Winners receive a monetary award and recognition on a permanent plaque displayed in the Kansas Union. Nov 16, 2009
KU researcher wins $1.7 million grant to study resiliency in children : A University of Kansas researcher hopes to improve treatment for children exposed to trauma or abuse by studying youth who seem to be more resilient than others. Sep 30, 2009
KU launches resource center for research and data analysis : The new Center for Research Methods and Data Analysis establishes a centralized assembly of expert methodologists, statisticians and applied researchers from across KU. Sep 30, 2009
KU scientists host 'Family Feud' style trivia contest : University of Kansas faculty host "Science Feud," a "Family Feud" style trivia contest that will challenge teams to name top discoveries and contributors to science. Sep 27, 2009
$77,000 given in scholarships and awards : The College honors 73 outstanding undergraduates with gifts made possible by support from alumni and friends and the KU Endowment Association. Aug 26, 2009
Five CLAS undergraduates chosen as Hall Center Scholars : The scholars each receive an award of $500 and the opportunity to interact with prominent intellectuals taking part in the Hall Center's Humanities Lecture Series, discussing topics from Afghanistan to health care. Aug 26, 2009
KU professor earns award from national association for teachers of Slavic languages : The American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages has named University of Kansas associate professor William J. Comer as the 2009 recipient of its Distinguished Service Award. Aug 24, 2009
Clinical Child Psychology Program honored for minority recruitment, retention efforts : The American Psychological Association presented program representatives with the Richard M. Suinn Minority Achievement Award at its annual convention Aug. 6 in Toronto. Aug 21, 2009
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