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Author, illustrator and researcher Jonny Sun, notable for his humorous and interpersonal works, will deliver the 2019 Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture
Sun will speak at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at Liberty Hall. His presentation, hosted by The Commons at the University of Kansas, will feature a talk and on-stage interview with Yvonnes Chen, associate professor of journalism. Sun will sign books after the event. ...
The Commons sets Red Hot Research dates for fall 2019
LAWRENCE — Red Hot Research returns this fall with six events for University of Kansas researchers. Red Hot Research is a regular Friday event, built of five short presentations from across KU to open the door for new ways of understanding work through discussion across perspectives. ...
The Commons teams up with architecture students to offer new access to campus garden
LAWRENCE – Since August, students in Keith Van de Riet’s ARCH509 Design-Build class at the University of Kansas have been working to develop a design for the Weaver Courtyard that brings the The Commons’ mission of interdisciplinary collaboration to the outdoors. ...
Alumna creates Commons art installation using dirt, shoe soles
Usually, people clean dirt off of rugs, condemning the soil between the threads as something to get rid of. Artist Rena Detrixhe flips this notion on its head. ...
Activist, journalist Jose Antonio Vargas to give 2019 Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture for The Commons
LAWRENCE — Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas will deliver the Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture for The Commons at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at Liberty Hall. Vargas’ presentation will focus on his work with undocumented immigrants in the United States featured in his recent book, “Dear America: Notes of...
Activist, journalist Jose Antonio Vargas to give 2019 Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture for The Commons
Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas will deliver the Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture for The Commons at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at Liberty Hall. Vargas’ presentation will focus on his work with undocumented immigrants in the United States featured in his recent book, “Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented...
The Commons, Lawrence bookstore announce 2018-2019 speakers
The University of Kansas Commons and the Raven Bookstore have announced another series of collaborative programming. Initiated in spring 2018, the partnership gives Lawrence and the region an opportunity to come together and celebrate speakers whose writing is deeply informed by their intersectional identities. ...
The Commons announces Red Hot Research dates for fall 2018
LAWRENCE — In its 13th semester, Red Hot Research will feature four sessions for faculty research, including one in conjunction with the Free State Festival and two sessions for graduate student research. This series for KU researchers is built of five short presentations from across the University of Kansas in...
Poet, performer Danez Smith to speak April 3
LAWRENCE — Writer Danez Smith will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at Liberty Hall to feature readings from their recent book, “Don’t Call Us Dead” (2017), published by Graywolf Press. ...
Poet, critic Hanif Abdurraqib to speak at Liberty Hall
LAWRENCE — Writer Hanif Abdurraqib discuss his new book, “They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us,” at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at Liberty Hall. ...
The Commons announces Red Hot Research dates for spring 2018
LAWRENCE — This spring marks the 12th semester of Red Hot Research at KU. This series for KU researchers features five short presentations from across the university in an effort to share work among colleagues. Through this series, 218 faculty members and 20 graduate students have shared their research. ...
Artist, poet, scholar Eve Ewing to give poetry lecture
LAWRENCE — Creative scholar Eve Ewing will deliver the Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture for The Commons at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at Liberty Hall. Her presentation will be a hybrid lecture and poetry reading, titled “Poetry in Context.”...
Discussion: ‘Free Speech on a University Campus’
How does the First Amendment intersect with the primary responsibilities of a public university? An upcoming event at the University of Kansas will explore how it protects student, faculty and staff, facilitates the dissemination of research and offers opportunities for activism and advocacy on campus. ...
Architectural biologist to give 2017 Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture
LAWRENCE — TED Senior Fellow Jessica Green will deliver the Kenneth A. Spencer Memorial Lecture at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 at The Commons in Spooner Hall. Her talk, “The Hidden City: Landscape, Urban Design, and the Microbial Universe,” will explore the relationship between sustainable built environments and the study of...
Comedian, author Andy Borowitz to speak at KU
LAWRENCE — The Commons at the University of Kansas will welcome comedian and best-selling author Andy Borowitz for the 2016 Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture. The event will feature Borowitz in conversation with KCUR “Up to Date” host Steve Kraske at 7 p.m. March 3, 2016, in the Kansas Union Ballroom. ...
Red Hot Research will includes topics such as climate, data visualization
LAWRENCE — The fourth year of Red Hot Research presentations will kick off at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at The Commons. In the last three years, 117 University of Kansas researchers have introduced their current work as part of the series. In keeping with the purpose of the event,...
Author Margaret Atwood to give lecture
LAWRENCE — The Commons will bring renowned writer and activist Margaret Atwood to the University of Kansas to deliver the Kenneth A. Spencer Memorial Lecture. ...
The Commons announces Red Hot Research participants
LAWRENCE — The third year of Red Hot Research presentations will kick off Friday, Sept. 5, at The Commons. In past years, researchers from 40 departments have shared 71 presentations about their current research pursuits. In keeping with the purpose of the event, presenters are asked to consider how other...
Experts to discuss intersection of free speech, social media
The University of Kansas will host a panel discussion at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, in The Commons at Spooner Hall to address “Data & Democracy: What is Free Speech in the Age of Social Media?” This event is hosted by The Commons, the William Allen White School of Journalism...
Next Red Hot Research session set for Sept. 20
LAWRENCE — As a part of continued efforts to bring together scholars from all disciplines, and in response to the call set forth by Bold Aspirations, The Commons continues the the 2013-1014 Research Sharing Sessions, a series designed specifically for research exchange. The format of these sessions is inspired by...
Red Hot Research sessions resume for faculty
LAWRENCE — The first research sharing session of the 2013-14 will be 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at The Commons. ...
Film festival at The Commons features talk by filmmaker, KU alumnus Carl Deal
LAWRENCE – Filmmaker Carl Deal will speak at The Commons on Jan. 29 as a part of the Urban Palimpsest Destruction and Renewal Film Festival, which features his 2008 documentary, "Trouble the Water." ...