College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Announcements
This is a list of all the past announcements of interest to the CLAS community.
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
Three KU graduates named to "most powerful women" list : Sheila Bair, Cynthia Carroll and Kathleen Sebelius all earned degrees from CLAS. Bair is also a recipient of the CLAS Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award. Aug 20, 2009
Physics and astronomy professor to reunite with Discovery crewmates to mark anniversary : Steve Hawley, a former astronaut, was part of the debut mission of the space shuttle 25 years ago. He and two crewmates will participate in a roundtable discussion about the mission on Aug. 22 at the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center in Hutchinson. Aug 20, 2009
CLAS names acting associate dean of social and behavioral sciences : Jim Mielke has been announced as acting associate dean of social and behavioral sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Aug 12, 2009
Regents approve tuition plan : 40 percent of undergraduates will see no increase and the majority of other students will see a modest 6 percent increase. Jun 25, 2009
Nominations open for distinguished alumni award : This annual prestigious honor is the highest recognition given by CLAS to its graduates. Jun 24, 2009
Center for Science Education names new director : Steven B. Case is an award-winning educator with more than three decades of experience in science curriculum development. Jun 24, 2009
Paralyzed by possessions? KU gerontologist offers tips : If you're planning to downsize and sell your home, better plan to start early, David Ekerdt says in US News & World Report. Downsizing requires careful planning, much like retirement, and can take as long as a year. Jun 23, 2009
History department honors outstanding students Jun 22, 2009
KU mourns longtime physics professor : Raymond Ammar, 77, taught at KU for more than 40 years and was chairman of the Department of Physics and Astronomy from 1989 to 2003. Jun 22, 2009
CLAS students win prestigious research awards : Fulbright, Boren and German exchange prizes will facilitate research abroad. Jun 21, 2009
CLAS honors faculty, students with awards Jun 5, 2009
130 students "graduate" from Mini College Jun 4, 2009
Professor's book offers "The Depression Cure" : Clinical psychologist Stephen Ilardi's research suggests that depression can be treated by reclaiming healing habits from a more primitive way of life. Jun 4, 2009
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