Taking digital back to the ancient world
Describe your research in a few sentences that we can all understand: My current research pertains to the similes which Vergil employs to delineate a rhetoric of movement and stasis in the Aeneid. Throughout the text, Vergil develops a sense of stasis and fixity surrounding Aeneas…
Nila Khan: Taking the Pre-Med Track
Why did you choose your majors and minors? I am currently a pre-med student and I picked my majors and minors to help better prepare me for the MCAT and the subject matter I would most likely see in medical school. How do your majors and minors complement one another? I have biology as my…
Natasha LaGrega: Prepping for Med School in the College
Why did you choose your majors and minors? I am currently pursuing a B.A. in Biochemistry with a minor in Psychology on a pre-med track. The reason why I choose to be a B.A. in Biochemistry instead of the more common Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) is because even though I love science, I also love…
Alex Olsen's internship inspires her own production
Hometown: Rogers, Arkansas Major(s): Dance major, psychology minor Internship title and organization: Production Intern at the American Dance Festival What were your responsibilities during your internship? As a production intern, I was able to work backstage…
Mikki Brock, Historian of Religion, Demonology and Witchcraft
Why Mikki's a Hawk to Watch: Witches and demons are everywhere. They make themselves known in TV shows, movies and video games, appearing as the nemesis to humans in horror movies or as heroes like Harry Potter and friends. The language of "witch hunts" has also made a come back in 2017 and 2018,…
Listening To The Radio Can Change Your Life
Listening to the radio can change your life. You're driving in your car, bopping along to your favorite songs, when an advert interjects telling you that you can still complete your degree at the University of Kansas. Don't believe us? Just ask Annie Landis, a KU College student majoring in…
Internship provides firsthand experience in non-profit sector
Hometown: St. Louis, MO Majors: Double majoring in Humanities (Peace and Conflict Studies) and Global and International Studies; double minoring in Business and French Internship title and organization: Global Chapters Intern at People to People International (PTPI) in Kansas City,…
Be A Jayhawk: Tiara Floyd
Why did you choose your majors and minors? I chose my major and minors because I feel like I can best understand the world around me by studying them. How do your majors and minors complement one another? My majors and minors complement each other because they all have a cultural aspect to them…
Mentoring & Music: Julia Ogle
Why did you choose your majors and minors? I chose to major in applied behavioral science because my therapist in high school helped me get my life on track when mental illness was decreasing my quality of life, and I want to help adolescents who are in a similar situation. Along with my…
Bio Meets Business: A Peek into Grace Proett's KU Life
Why did you choose your majors and minors? I chose Biology as my major with hopes of a career in a medical field so that I may work to better the quality of others lives. As well, a minor in business will help me gain the skills for effective marketing & business …