Headlines for Monday, June 29, 2015

Monday, June 29th, 2015, by Associated Press

News from around the region, from the Associated Press and Kansas Public Radio.

KU Chancellor Donates Annual Pay Increase to School

KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little (File photo from University of Kansas)

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015, by J. Schafer

University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little and the presidents of four other state universities are giving up their 2 percent pay raises approved by the Kansas Board of Regents.

Kansas Universities Seek 3.6% Tuition Hike for Coming Year

Western gateway to the University of Kansas (Photo by J. Schafer)

Wednesday, June 17th, 2015, by Associated Press

It will likely cost more to attend public universities in Kansas next year. Regents institutions, like the University of Kansas, are seeking to increase in-state tuition by 3.6 percent for in-state undergraduate students. The tuition increase would cost most in-state students about $100 more per semester.

Why I Chose Teaching... and How UKanTeach Helped

Thursday, May 14th, 2015, by Michael Ralph

According to recent surveys, fewer students are interested in teaching careers. That wasn't the case for Michael Ralph, who teaches biology at Olathe East High School. In this guest commentary, Ralph credits a program at the University of Kansas for preparing him - and other college students - for a job in the classroom.

Kansas Congresswoman Delivers Dole Lecture

Bill Lacy, director of the Dole Institute of Politics (L), sits next to Kansas Republican Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, who delivered the 2015 Dole Lecture at the University of Kansas. Jenkins represents the state's 2nd Congressional District in eastern Kansas. (Photo by KPR News Intern Jeff Carmody)

Monday, April 27th, 2015, by J. Schafer

Kansas 2nd District Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins touted GOP accomplishments in Congress and the role of women in leadership positions as she delivered the Dole Lecture at the University of Kansas on Sunday.

Film Festival in Lawrence Highlights Underrepresented Voices

Friday, April 24th, 2015, by Laura Lorson

The See/Saw film festival aims to bring together important issues, policy makers and the stories of people often left voiceless in popular culture

NBC's Bob Dotson Receives William Allen White Award

NBC's Bob Dotson outside Broadcasting Hall on the KU campus (Photo by J. Schafer)

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015, by J. Schafer

NBC News Correspondent Bob Dotson, a University of Kansas graduate, is this year's recipient of KU's William Allen White Citation for excellence in journalism. Dotson came to KU to study law nearly 50 years ago but got hooked on broadcasting while working at KANU, the campus radio station. (Hey, that's us!)

Headlines for Monday, April 20, 2015

Monday, April 20th, 2015, by Associated Press

Regional headlines from the Associated Press

Dole Institute Unveils Online Exhibit of Bob Dole's WWII-Era Letters

(Image credit: Dole Institute of Politics)

Wednesday, April 15th, 2015, by Associated Press

The collection of World War II letters is now accessible online.

Animal Health Company Moving Headquarters to Lawrence

Tuesday, April 14th, 2015, by Associated Press

A company based in Australia is planning to move its global headquarters to Lawrence.

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Anderson-Roe duo live
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The two pianists preview their Carlsen Center recital the same night.

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The Color Purple
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Description: THE COLOR PURPLE is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival! Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic conquered Broadway in an all-new “ravishingly reconceived production that is a glory to behold” (The New York Times). With a soul-raising, Grammy®-winning score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE gives an exhilarating new spirit to this Pulitzer Prize-winning story. Don’t miss this stunning re-imagining of an epic story about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South. Experience the exhilarating power of this Tony-winning triumph that New York Magazine calls “one of the greatest revivals ever.” Submitted by: Todd Holmberg McCain Performance Series

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Bach Cantata Vespers
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Description: The Immanuel Choir will be joined by professional soloists, instrumentalists and other guests to present Bach's Cantata 23, Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn (Thou True God and David's Son), as a part of the evening vespers service. This is a unique opportunity to hear works by J.S. Bach presented in worship, the context for which they were written and intended to be performed. We welcome all people to join us for this unique worship experience. This service also marks the beginning of a revival of Immanuel Lutheran's Bach Cantata Vespers Series after a break of several years. The next Bach Cantata Vespers will be on Sunday, April 26th at 7:00 p.m. with Cantata 150, Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich (O Lord, I long for thee.) There is no fee to attend, but a free will offering will be taken to help support the Bach Cantata Vespers Series. Submitted by: Connie Benolkin Immanuel Lutheran Church Kansas City, MO

Sun, January 26th - 7:00pm

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Headlines for Monday, June 29, 2015

KU Chancellor Donates Annual Pay Increase to School

Kansas Universities Seek 3.6% Tuition Hike for Coming Year

Why I Chose Teaching... and How UKanTeach Helped

Kansas Congresswoman Delivers Dole Lecture

Film Festival in Lawrence Highlights Underrepresented Voices

NBC's Bob Dotson Receives William Allen White Award

Headlines for Monday, April 20, 2015

Dole Institute Unveils Online Exhibit of Bob Dole's WWII-Era Letters

Animal Health Company Moving Headquarters to Lawrence

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