KU Endowment names two to Chancellors Club awards
Merlin Butler named 2016 Chancellor s Club Research Award recipient for work on Prader Willi syndrome at KU Medical Center since 2008 in psychiatry pediatrics and genetics. Barbara Anthony-Twarog selected as 2016 Chancellor s Club Teaching Award recipient, noted as first female faculty in physics and astronomy at KU and long time mentor with broad student impact.
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KU considers campus gun policy changes in 2017 plan
The Kansas Board of Regents will review proposed campus gun policies in October and November 2017 with limited exceptions for buildings with enhanced security. A KU committee drafts the policy, while noted faculty members push for restricted areas, and the attorney general's opinion may influence holster requirements for concealed weapons.
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Kansas Job Forecast Sees Slow Growth Across Sectors
The report predicts modest gains in trade transportation manufacturing and utilities by just over 0.5 percent and notes overall growth will stay muted until the global economy improves. It forecasts slight declines in federal and state employment with local government rising, and information services bearing most job losses. Wichita area outlook conference drew remarks from Jeremy Hill, center director, as business optimism remains high yet recession fears surface.
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KU sued over alleged concealment of expulsions and sexual assault reports
Former University of Kansas rowers Daisy Tackett and Sarah McClure sue KU this spring claiming inadequate investigation of sexual assaults by a named football player listed as John Doe G. KU says it met its obligations and applies a preponderance of the evidence standard in this civil matter. The suits, tied to assaults in 2014 and 2015 at Jayhawker Towers, seek to add new accusations while the court weighs whether to include them.
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Morgan Jones Engagement Planned for October Wedding
Lawrence residents Jones and Morgan announce the engagement of Calvin Morgan to Alex Jones of Jackson Mississippi. Calvin is a 2010 Lawrence High School graduate and 2014 US Air Force Academy graduate serving as a lieutenant at Scott AFB near Belleville Illinois. Alex, also a 2010 Ridgeland High School alumna, earned a 2014 UM degree in International Studies and Spanish, did AmeriCorps VISTA with Mission St. Louis, and is pursuing an MPA at Indiana University. An October Jackson Mississippi wedding is planned.
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Fire safety drill teaches fifth graders to get out fast
Fire Department school visit uses a trailer with fog to simulate smoke and confinement. Captain Pete Eastwood notes nerves show danger awareness while firefighters guide students through escape. First grader Benjamin Florence recalls learning to act quickly in real fires and staying calm enough to exit.
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Education reporter contact details note
K 12 education reporter Joanna Hlavacek can be reached at 832 6388. Follow her on Twitter HlavacekJoanna for updates and coverage.
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