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Decade on the Hill
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Don't expect Robert Hemenway to retire when he hits age 65. As he starts his 10th year as chancellor of Kansas University, the 63-year-old Hemenway says he's still going as strong as ever.

Nebraska junior prepared to lead student body
Saturday, August 14, 2004
While many of their classmates lounged at home and took vacations this summer, Steve Munch and Jeff Dunlap were planning building additions and purchasing eco-friendly fuel. And there's been plenty of glad-handing and schmoozing for Munch and Dunlap, Kansas University's new student body president and vice president.

Meet the Deans
Saturday, August 14, 2004

Dean to make financial push
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Ken Audus wasted little time starting to remedy what ails the Kansas University School of Pharmacy -- a lack of space. Since becoming dean of the school in April, Audus has met with alumni to talk about construction of a new building for pharmacy students and researchers.

Kansas Public Radio
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Here's a look at specialty shows produced by Kansas Public Radio (KANU 91.5 FM):

Credit counselors warn of pitfalls
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Students come to college to get an education, have fun, find friends and build lifelong relationships. That doesn't include burying themselves under mountains of debt. "The main pitfall is, in college, you have students who get several credit cards," said Chris Burk, a credit counselor with Housing and Credit Counseling Inc., which has an office in Lawrence.

KU alumni living in Kansas
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Kansas University alumni living in Kansas, by county.

KU Alumni Association Chapters, Clubs
Saturday, August 14, 2004

Best Ranger Buddy Competition popular
Saturday, August 14, 2004
ROTC students at Kansas University participate in special training that will help them once they graduate. Each of the three services have special activities cadets can participate in while in school. The official Army ROTC varsity sports event is called the Ranger Challenge Competition, which is offered every fall in Des Moines, Iowa.

Department assists students on legal issues
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Law school isn't the only place for Kansas University students to learn about the legal system. About 3,000 students per year use KU's Legal Services for Students, and they get an education in the process.

Dole Institute awaits director
Saturday, August 14, 2004
As the Dole Institute of Politics awaits its new director, current staff members are working to keep the institute's mission moving forward. And Steve McAllister, the law school dean who has been interim director since October, thinks the May appearance of former President Clinton did just that.

Interim dean plans to keep curriculum moving forward
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Ann Brill is only temporarily in charge of the Kansas University School of Journalism and Mass Communications. But that doesn't mean she'll shy from implementing her own ideas during her one-year stint as interim dean.

Newcomers share college concerns
Saturday, August 14, 2004
New students can feel overwhelmed their freshman year. Summer orientation programs at Kansas University are designed to ease worries for campus newcomers. Madison Ford, an incoming Olathe freshman, went through orientation this summer and said she was prepared for the academics in college.

Office helps disabled students succeed at KU
Saturday, August 14, 2004
For students with physical or mental disabilities, Kansas University offers a wide range of services. But Mary Ann Rasnak, director of the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities, said one of the main services KU provides was teaching students how to support themselves.

Lecture Series
Saturday, August 14, 2004
The Hall Center for the Humanities will be host to a lecture series to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Kansas Territory. All lectures will begin at 6:30 p.m., Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Mass.

Jayhawk has rich history
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Kansas University is home of the Jayhawk, a mythical bird with a fascinating history. Its origin is rooted in the historic struggles of Kansas settlers. The term "Jayhawk" was probably coined about 1848. Accounts of its use appeared from Illinois to Texas.

Administrator recovering from accident
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Richard Morrell was used to working at lightning speed during his first 14 years as a Kansas University administrator. He's been taking things a little slower the past 2 1/2 months, easing back into work after a Christmas Eve car accident nearly cost him his life.

Numbers increase for ROTC programs
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC programs at Kansas University have seen a slight increase in numbers since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, but officials say the intensity of students in the three programs is what has changed the most.

National Champs
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Kansas University Men's bowling team captured the Intercollegiate Bowling Championships in April in Tulsa, Okla.