Myra Dotzel uses lessons in visual art to solve problems in STEM

Myra Dotzel

There’s a common stereotype that those who are creatively gifted are naturally bound to pursue arts and the humanities, while students skilled in math and logic are more well-suited for career paths in STEM. But for KU senior Myra Dotzel, these different areas of interest presented not so…

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I am Seeking: Maria Velasco

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…

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Hawks to Watch: Kiel Johnson, Artist

Kiel Johnson

 Why Kiel's a Hawk to Watch:To say that Kiel Johnson enjoys the creative process is something of an understatement. He's positively enamored with it. On any given day, you might find the LA-based artist fashioning an old-timey Western stagecoach out of cardboard, sending sparks flying from…

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Habitat: Go behind the scenes of visual art

Habitat logo over artist using hammer to create piece

Comprising five stories and 130,000 sq. ft. of space, Chalmers Hall provides the perfect home for visual art students to create and learn. See where students get hands on learning in everything from painting and drawing to textiles and fibers.For more information, explore the Department of Visual…

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Alex Murray & Elizabeth Sundahl: For the love of bees

Alex Murray and Elizabeth Sundahl engaging in the Beekeeping club

You've probably heard about the recent boost in popularity for the KU Beekeeping Club (KUBC), who signed up nearly 300 Jayhawks at this fall's Hawkfest and Unionfest alone. Not only is the club experiencing rapid growth in membership; they've also found success as a small business, making use…

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Hawks Who Brew: KU Alumni in the Beer Industry

Hawks who brew

Something special is brewing. Spring is in the air, downtown streets are bustling with business, and wherever you look people are flocking to fill patios and pints at their favorite breweries. As if anyone needed more reason to be excited, Sunday, April 7 is National Beer Day, and all across…

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