Mon, 05/10/2021
LAWRENCE The Spencer Museum of Art announces the 2021 recipients of the Jack & Lavon Brosseau Creativity Awards. Established by benefactor Lavon Brosseau in 2011, the awards honor thought-provoking creative work in the categories of writing and diverse media from University of Kansas undergraduate students in any area of study.
Recipients were selected from 12 submissions, which included painting, poetry, essays, creative-nonfiction, film, music and performance. They represented a range of disciplines, including film and media studies, music theory, visual art, psychology, architecture and creative writing.
In the writing category, Aroog Khaliq, of Overland Park, was recognized for her collection of poetry, “Extrema,” which combines confessional themes with formal precision in over 25 poems. Khaliq called her project “an exercise in sifting and revising” in which a reductive editing approach and sense of play yield dynamic works in conversation with one a
Fri, 04/30/2021
LAWRENCE The University of Kansas has awarded 13 students with honors that recognize community engagement, leadership and academics.
Campanile Award
Issued by the Board of Class Officers, the Campanile Award is given to a single graduating senior who has displayed remarkable leadership, character and respect for KU.
This year’s Campanile Award went to
Laura Phillips, a senior from Perry majoring in classical languages and in ecology, evolution & organismal biology.
“My time at KU has fundamentally changed the way that I see the world and myself and helped me find my purpose in sustainability and science,” Phillips said. “As I prepare to finish my time as an undergraduate student, my focus is on passing on my service work to future Jayhawks who will continue to better our campus.
Today
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Tonight
Scattered thunderstorms early, then mainly cloudy overnight with thunderstorms likely. A few storms may be severe. Low around 60F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Updated: April 6, 2021 @ 12:32 pm
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