Hawks to Watch: Madeline Dickerson Gonser, protection order project coordinator
Sex, gender, race, and identity-based discrimination is uncomfortably prevalent in American culture — more so than many of us want to admit — but only some of us dedicate our working lives to fighting its presence in our society. Madeline Dickerson Gonser is one of those people. …
Hawks to Watch: Chloe Burns, filmmaker
Lights, camera, action. This may seem like a cliché beginning to an interview with a film major, but it is an apropos description of the in-progress career trajectory that this month’s Hawk to Watch has taken:Lights: Chloe Burns discovers a career in film is possible. Camera: She moves to…
Dr. Arash Mafi: Executive Dean of the College!
Dr. Arash Mafi is the new — and first — Executive Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. We let him settle into his new role for a week, then asked a few questions to get to know him better. What excites you most about KU and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences?…
Sydney Pursel, curator for public practice
Why Sydney is a Hawk to Watch:Sydney Jane Brooke Campbell Maybrier Pursel graduated from the University of Kansas in 2017 with an MFA in Expanded Media with honors after earning a BFA in Painting from the University of Missouri. Self-described as an "interdisciplinary artist specializing in…
Emily Lew Fry, director of interpretation
Why Emily's a Hawk to Watch: If a picture is worth a thousand words, the person shaping the stories they tell must be worth millions. Emily Lew Fry, University of Kansas School of Fine Arts alum and director of interpretation at the Art Institute of Chicago, does just that. Emily’s…
Hawks to Watch: Tracey Lien, author
Why Tracey is a Hawk to Watch:Oftentimes schoolwork is enough for a passing grade, and usually it's good enough for a degree. On rare occasions though, it's good enough to be published — which is where this Hawk to Watch comes into play. Tracey Lien's thesis for her Master of Fine Arts in…
Hawks to Watch: Rabin Valluri, sustainability consultant
Why Rabin's a Hawk to Watch:As the consequences of climate change are felt throughout the United States along with the rest of the world, some people are making it their life’s work to combat its effects. Whether their premiere focus is on water availability, the reduction of greenhouse gas…
Winter Session 2021 - KU Core Classes
Ready to tackle a class this winter? We've laid out what classes are in the KU Core to help you make the most of this four-week, fully online session. Not sure which class will help you meet your goals? Reach out to your advisor before enrolling!Critical Thinking and Quantitative ReasoningGoal 1.1…
11 Top 2021 KU College Moments
2021 was a year full of excitement in research advancements, plenty of student and faculty awards, and just trying to get used to our "new normal" after the previous year taken over by a pandemic. As we say goodbye to 2021 and look ahead to a year full opportunities, we're recapping 2021 with 11…
Hawks to Watch: Kris Kennedy, associate creative director
Why Kris is a Hawk to Watch:Kris Kennedy has made a name for himself within creative circles with big ideas, ambitious media stunts and an unapologetic weirdness that’s become his signature style — The moon as a Corona beer lime wedge. Mini donkeys and Heinz ketchup bottles. A chicken nugget TV…