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.
Why Kiel's a Hawk to Watch:
As the first month of 2020 comes to an end, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite KU stories of 2019.
Why Mugabi's a Hawk to Watch:
Why Estelle's a Hawk to Watch:
What does it take to become a pro athlete? Agility, strength, high levels of grit, and a growth mindset, for sure. But in addition to all the physical discipline and long hours of exertion required for a career in athletics, having solid communication skills is essential for success both on and off the field, something Estelle Johnson knows well.
Why Brett's a Hawk to Watch:
Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss? For KU alumna Paige Albert, the idea of running a business had long been an exciting possibility for a future career. So when approached about buying a small bridal boutique in the Crossroads District in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, only six months after being hired on and with a year of university study still ahead of her, she couldn't pass up the opportunity.
Why Julie's a Hawk to Watch:
Every great movement begins with an idea. And when Kansans from diverse backgrounds come together to share their experiences, ask the right questions, and exchange ideas, the possibilities are endless, something that Julie Mulvihill knows well from her years bringing public programming to the Sunflower State.
Why Carlos is a Hawk to Watch:
When disaster strikes, we count on rapid responses, and carefully reasoned plans, from those with the experience, expertise and steady-handedness to get right to the heart of the matter during high-stress scenarios.
For Monica Martinez, a Kansas native raised in Topeka and born on Kansas Day, the decision to carve out a unique path in her home state at KU felt entirely appropriate. And as a Jayhawk in the College, she found ample opportunity to immerse herself in the subjects she cares about most: American social issues, Latinx identity, and access and equity in higher ed. Now having recently graduated, she's continuing to explore her passions by pursuing a Master's in Student Affairs and working with TRIO Student Support Services at Iowa State University.
Why Elizabeth's a Hawk to Watch:
Despite being readily available for some, access to healthy food remains out of reach for many families across the U.S. In Douglas County alone, 19,000 residents are at risk of hunger. So Elizabeth Keever and her dedicated team of staff and volunteers at the nonprofit food bank Just Food are on a mission to combat food insecurity, one meal at a time.
Why Carl's a Hawk to Watch:
Wisdom and The Wizard of Oz, LGBTQ+ rights and the legacy of Stonewall, family and the uneasy tension between memory and reality, time and the construction of personal identity. KU alum Carl Grauer is using his background in biology to explore human nature, but not in the ways that you might expect.