Habitat: Explore Ancient Artifacts Inside KU's Wilcox Museum
Inside KU's historic Lippincott Hall is a unique collection of artifacts from around the Mediterranean. From plaster recreations to ancients coins, the Wilcox Museum provides students and Kansans with access to Greek and Roman history. Go inside this special space in the latest Habitat.Watch the…
Habitat: Explore KU's Max Kade Center
Ever wonder what's in the stone house nestled on the northwest corner of campus? The newest episode of Habitat has the answer. Watch as we explore the interior of the Max Kade Center for German-American Studies. As part of the German Studies Department, the Center provides a link to German…
Kylie Hewitt uncovers stories from the past in the National WWII Museum’s collections
Objects from the past can speak volumes about the world we live in today. From love letters sent across continents and long-forgotten diary entries to flight logs, maps, and military records, every historic document has a story to tell.As a digital archives technician at the National WWII Museum in…
I am Seeking: Maria Velasco
In the College at KU, our research is driven by the passion for improving the world around us. We are explorers, innovators, and dreamers seeking answers to crucial questions in our communities. Learn what professor of visual art Maria Velasco is seeking. The College is a great place to seek…
Hawks at the Watkins: Celebrating Lawrence's communities at the Watkins Museum of History
The Watkins Museum of History, located on Massachusetts Street in Downtown Lawrence, Kansas, has captured and portrayed Douglas County stories, with an emphasis on Lawrence, since 1975. Its three floors of exhibits tell of heroism, activism, tragedy, and survival among the diverse residents of…
Relationship advice from the Heart of KU
Valentine’s Day is here, love is in the air. Pick-up a glossy magazine, flick a few pages and very quickly, you will find a celebrity sharing their relationship advice with you. Turn on the television, and dating shows like “The Bachelor” will show you the trials and tribulations of finding love in…
Distinguished Alumni: Ambassador and CEO top extensive list of titles for Delano Lewis
The list of careers Delano Lewis has held is lengthy and diverse. After graduating from KU in 1960 with majors in political science and history and a law degree soon after, he embarked on a career including roles with the Justice Department and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Peace…
Korbin Painter follows many paths through history
Speaking to Korbin Painter, you are instantly struck by his love for learning about the past. He's curious about how and why people lived, and the ways they were affected by seismic political changes. These interests led Korbin to a honors thesis researching the lives of lesbian…
Savannah Pine broadens horizons
Savannah Pine lives and breathes history. It's a passion that has directed her days since she arrived at KU, and she dreams of working as a professor beyond graduation. But her curiosity reaches beyond the boundaries of a history major. Savannah approaches the past in the same way she lives…
October Davis learns for her students
October Davis loves teaching history. It's her career calling. So when she arrived at KU, she enrolled in the School of Education and began developing the skills, knowledge and experience needed to become a secondary education teacher. And she's never looked back. But, like so many aspiring…