Author Bill Konigsberg donates LGBT books to high school
After speaking to Free State High School students, author Bill Konigsberg donated his three novels and 50 other books to the school library’s new LGBT section. He discussed his experience as a gay teen and said representation can save lives, with the school library growing to about 250 LGBT titles.
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KU provost Vitter finalist for Arkansas chancellor post
Kansas University provost and executive vice chancellor Jeff Vitter is one of three finalists for the University of Arkansas chancellor position. The finalists will visit Fayetteville for public presentations on October 14 and 15. Vitter, a New Orleans native, has led KU for five years and helped implement the Bold Aspirations plan.
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KU scientist tracks shigella outbreak in Kansas City
Kansas University researcher Wendy Picking, with over two decades studying shigella, develops a vaccine aimed at developing countries. She monitors an antibiotic resistant outbreak of shigella in Kansas City, a leading cause of death among young children there, while pursuing her work.
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