Barbee repeats as River-Cade champion Jul 14, 2008
"It was just on the final nine when I was hitting it well," said Barbee, a University of Kansas golfer and former South Dakota high school champion from Dakota Dunes ... Barbee will return to the University of Kansas on Aug. 20, but before that plans to try out for the U.S. Amateur national tourney in Sioux Falls on Aug. 4 and also play in the Northwest Amateur in Spencer. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Hospital names new chief operating officer Jul 14, 2008
Barber received his bachelor's degree at Kansas State University and his masters' degree at the University of Kansas. Comments. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Four share River-Cade Amateur lead Jul 13, 2008
Just one stroke back were eight other golfers, including defending champion and University of Kansas and former Dakota Valley High School golfer Nate Barbee and the always-threatening-to-win Ayron Corporon. The other six shooting 72s on the beautiful July day were three-time champ Todd Sapp, Larry Franzen, Mark Hilts, Mike Moody, Chris Rager and David Young. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
No charges filed against Kansas guard Collins Jul 13, 2008
(AP) -- No criminal charges will be filed against Kansas guard Sherron Collins in the case of a woman who claimed that he assaulted her on an elevator at the University of Kansas. Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson said Friday there was insufficient evidence to prove that Collins had done anything wrong. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Nurses Step Up Efforts to Protect Against Attacks Jul 13, 2008
Tammy Peterman, the chief operating officer at University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, said it had stepped up its security efforts in recent years. It now keeps certain units locked at all times, funnels late-night visitors through a single entrance with a metal detector and mandates violence prevention training for all staff members. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Charming Shoppes Announces the Appointment of M. Jeannine Strandjord to Its Board of Directors Jul 13, 2008
Ms. Strandjord holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and accounting from the University of Kansas and is a certified public accountant. She is a member of the Board of six registered investment companies which are a part of American Century Funds and a member of the Boards of DST Systems, Inc. and Euronet Worldwide, Inc. Ms. Strandjord has served as Chairman and President of the Heartland Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors for the last two years. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
University HealthSystem Consortium Names Susan K. Pingleton, MD, as Its Chief Learning Officer Jul 8, 2008
Dr. Pingleton has more than 20 years of experience in academic internal medicine and comes to UHC from The University of Kansas School of Medicine where she served as the Peter T. Bohan Professor and Chair of Internal Medicine ... Commenting on her new post Dr. Pingleton said, "In the past, I have successfully managed the education of medical students, residents and fellows. This new position gives me the unique opportunity to leverage that experience and impact learning in the critical areas of... (PR Newswire)
Chalmers looks to be a quick study with Heat Jul 8, 2008
Anytime you come from a small town like Anchorage, Alaska, and step into the big time at the University of Kansas, its a great honor, but at the same time youre going to be a little nervous, Chalmers said. Right now Im just trying not to be nervous. (Anchorage Daily News)
Kan. murder suspect's jail cell death a suicide Jul 7, 2008
Lawrence police are still are investigating the killing of 25-year-old Jana Lynne Mackey, a second-year law student at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Submit your comment now. (The Trentonian, NJ)
KU hero Chalmers looks to be a hit with Heat Jul 6, 2008
"Anytime you come from a small town like Anchorage, Alaska, and step into the big time at the University of Kansas, it's a great honor but at the same time you're going to be a little nervous,'' Chalmers said. "Right now I'm just trying not to be nervous. I'll just use what I used at Kansas and apply it here. (MSNBC -- Sports)
TWHS grad taking her game to Kansas Jul 6, 2008
Kalynd Carson, a 2008 graduate of The Woodlands High School, will play for the University of Kansas in the fall ... After a successful 2008 season in which she won the Texas-Oklahoma Junior Tournament in Wichita Falls, Carson will take her game to the University of Kansas in the fall. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Guard ready for the big time Jul 6, 2008
" Somehow, though, he kept slipping on draft night, a fact that wasn't lost in the Heat draft room. After drafting Beasley, they tried to obtain another first-round pick later in the first round to take Chalmers, but couldn't close any deals. So then the deal was struck with Minnesota, but before the Timberwolves could actually take Chalmers, there was one more hurdle to clear. Portland picked 33rd overall. The Trail Blazers' general manager, Kevin Pritchard, was the starting point guard on... (Athens Banner-Herald)
The mass clamor for mass transit Jul 5, 2008
One was at a talk he gave last fall at the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas. "It was billed as a conversation with Mike Dukakis, mostly on politics," he said. (Boston Globe)
KU Med begins clinical trial for cancer medicine Jul 4, 2008
Marking a milestone in the development of new cancer treatments, officials from the University of Kansas Cancer Center announced the opening of a Phase I clinical trial using a new ovarian cancer drug developed by KU researchers ... Collaborating with CritiTech, researchers at KU formulated the drug and developed the clinical trial that will take place at The University of Kansas Hospital s Cancer Center and Medical Pavilion ... Dr. Kathy Roby, associate professor of anatomy and cell biology at... (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Poe: Hinrich benefit a smashing success Jul 2, 2008
Hinrich, who led a West High basketball team coached by his father, Jim, to a Class 4A state championship in 1999 and later starred at the University of Kansas, just finished his fifth season with the Bulls ... Kirk even brought along his old buddy Nick Collison, whom he played alongside at the University of Kansas. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
2008 CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall Of Fame Class Includes Two ACC Women Jul 2, 2008
Perko worked as a services and enforcement representative at the NCAA for six years before moving on to the University of Kansas in 1996, where she served as both Associate Athletics Director and Senior Women s Administrator. She left Lawrence in 2001 to become the President of the NBA Development League s Fayetteville Patriots before assuming duties with the Knight Foundation Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics in 2003, first as Associate Director for two years before becoming Executive... (Theacc.com)
Track Trials weblog Jul 1, 2008
He competed two years for the University of Kansas as a walk-on hurdler. At KU he interviewed mile great Jim Ryun several times and covered his retirement press conference for Track News. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Kansas Standout Transfers to Iowa Jul 1, 2008
Hopfinger is transferring to Iowa after playing one year at the University of Kansas. In his rookie campaign with the Jayhawks, Hopfinger led the team with a 73. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Fox mulls big MLB All-Star game plan Jun 30, 2008
But it's great hype: ESPN Friday taped a segment, airing next month, on the University of Kansas campus 2,000 people showed up. Sports tips. (USA Today -- Sports)
Under US system, presidential votes really matter only in swing states Jun 29, 2008
The University of Kansas political science professor says it's been that way since 1977 when he first arrived in the state. Kansas has not backed a Democratic presidential candidate since 1964. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Granderson just keeps swinging Jun 28, 2008
Again, Granderson, a former basketball player and devoted University of Kansas men's hoops fan, likened the situation to basketball. "You step on the court [and] you have your basketball shirt, your shorts, your shoes tied up. Then you play, and no matter who I'm playing against, you can't stop me," Granderson said. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
NBA draft party for Chalmers Jun 27, 2008
Brown said he talked to Chalmers on Tuesday, and the University of Kansas star had no inkling which team would pick him. "It's been pretty hectic. He said he can't wait 'til it's over," Brown said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Team looking more to free agency Jun 27, 2008
The Trail Blazers took the University of Kansas Darrell Arthur with the pick, and, according to league rules, could owe the Hornets as much as $3 million when all is said and done. Photo by Bradley Handwerger / WWL-TV.com. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Abstracts of Two Human Studies On TASER Safety Presented At Cardiostim 2008 in France Jun 27, 2008
Charles Swerdlow, MD, FHRS, Mark W. Kroll, PhD, FHRS, Howard Williams, Mazda Biria, MD, Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD and Patrick J. Tchou, MD. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, San Marcos Police Department, San Marcos, TX, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.. Echocardiographic Evaluation of Human Transcutaneous TASER(r) Application Along the Cardiac Axis. (Primezone Releases)
Pickup driver ejected after climbing into bed Jun 26, 2008
The man was airlifted to the University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kan. Wayman said he didn t know if the driver and passengers had been drinking before the accident. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Obama campaign names director for Montana Jun 26, 2008
and received a bachelor s degree in political science from the University of Kansas in 1996. He previously worked on a number of campaigns, served as the coordinated campaign director for the Rhode Island Democratic Party and was deputy research director of the national Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. (Missoulian, MT)
Poe: No excuse for poor etiquette Jun 25, 2008
Nate Barbee, a former South Dakota state high school champion from Dakota Valley who now plays at the University of Kansas, is the defending champion. Five days prior to that, however, Siouxland Golf Charities Inc. hosts its annual Pro-Am at beautiful Whispering Creek Golf Club. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Elecsys Corporation Appoints New President at Radix Subsidiary Jun 24, 2008
Mr. Wakefield holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas. Karl B. Gemperli, Elecsys' Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Dave's background in both business development and operations management makes him the ideal candidate to lead Radix into the future. His broad experience in domestic and international sales, coupled with his proven skills in business development, will help propel Radix into its next phase of growth. The leadership and initiative Dave has demonstrated over the... (PR Newswire)
Known Genetic Risk For Alzheimer's In Whites Also Places Blacks At Risk Jun 24, 2008
Sachs-Ericsson and Sawyer collaborated with Kristopher Preacher of the University of Kansas and Dan Blazer of Duke University Medical Center on the study. The researchers' findings underscore the importance of including both blacks and whites in future studies that explore why the APOE genotype is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, a progressive and fatal brain disease that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. (Science Daily)
Dave O'Brien Jun 24, 2008
I ve seen R.E.M. 10 or 12 times since 1983, the year I saw them play at old Hoch Auditorium on campus at the University of Kansas, just after Murmur was released and was the hottest thing going on college radio. Stipe had long, curly hair then, and kept his back to the audience for most of the show. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Congress shouldn't add to nursing home industry's financial burden Jun 24, 2008
A University of Kansas law professor, Stephen Ware, cautioned members of Congress not to ban the use of this process, according to Associated Press writer Kevin Freking. In written testimony last week to a Senate committee looking into the use of binding arbitration, Ware said that lower legal expenses can serve to increase access to justice, particularly in small cases where it can be difficult to hire an attorney. (Longview Daily News, WA)
UG considers smoking ban, but other areas of state, metro already have policies in place Jun 23, 2008
Two years ago, the University of Kansas Medical Center, along with the University of Kansas Hospital, announced both campuses would be tobacco free. Before the announcement, the use and purchase of tobacco was banned inside KU Medical Center; now, the regulation extends to outside areas of the campus. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Reflecting on Roosevelt Jun 23, 2008
Guest scholars include keynote presenter Douglas Brinkley, author and history professor at Rice University, Houston; Dan Flores, history professor at the University of Montana-Missoula; Robert Morgan, English professor at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.; and Donald Worster from the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan. Clay Jenkinson, director of the DSU Theodore Roosevelt Center Project, will serve as symposium moderator and will appear as Roosevelt in Old Four Eyes. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
O'Brien's blog Jun 23, 2008
I ve seen R.E.M. 10 or 12 times since 1983, the year I saw them play on campus at old Hoch Auditorium on campus at the University of Kansas, just after Murmur was released and was the hottest thing going on college radio. Stipe had long, curly hair then, and kept his back to the audience for most of the show. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NBPA Injury Sidelines Cheek Jun 21, 2008
Message boards and features on University of Kansas Jayhawks basketball, football, and recruiting. You must enable client-side scripting on your browser via"Tools > Options" to use this site. (Phog.net)
KU Med again tops survey of area hospitals Jun 20, 2008
The University of Kansas Hospital was once again at the top of the list in the second annual community investment report of greater Kansas City hospitals, released by the Missouri Hospital Association. The survey found the total community benefit from The University of Kansas Hospital was more than 85 million, up 16 percent from the 73 million the hospital had to lead the list last year ... The University of Kansas Hospital receives no tax subsidies from state or local governments. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Doughtie advances into quarterfinals Jun 20, 2008
Powers plays at the University of Kansas and, like Doughtie, has qualified for next week's U.S. Women's Open. The afternoon match was closer than Doughtie's first of the day, but after being tied through seven holes, Doughtie took a big lead with wins on holes eight, nine and 11. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
See which Ga. Congress members are richest, poorest Jun 20, 2008
The University of Kansas paid U.S. Rep. John Lewis, an Atlanta Democrat, $10,000 to give a speech. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
New Role Of Inflammatory Protein In Polycycstic Kidney Disease Identified, Could Lead To Treatment Jun 20, 2008
Also contributing from the University of Kansas Medical Center are James Calvet, Ph ... In addition to her appointment at the Stowers Institute, Rong Li also is a Professor in the Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. (Science Daily)
NABC Board Asks Coaches to Refrain from Making Early Commitments Jun 20, 2008
Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the NABC was founded in 1927 by Forrest "Phog" Allen, the legendary basketball coach at the University of Kansas. Allen, a student of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, organized coaches into this collective group to serve as Guardians of the Game. (Nabc.com)
Scene and Herd: A writer, advocate, and friend Jun 19, 2008
Martha is a native Kansan who graduated from the William Allen White School of Journalism and Public Communication at the University of Kansas. She did graduate studies in American History at the University and also holds a master of business administration from Western New England College. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Rising Diesel Prices Renew Interest In Fuel-saving Technologies For Heavy Trucks Jun 19, 2008
20, 1998) An improvement on a World War II-vintage synthetic fuel by University of Kansas researchers has led to the development of a cost effective synthetic diesel fuel with exceptional. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Pourqui Lab uncovers mechanism contributing to appropriate formation of the spine Jun 19, 2008
Dr. Pourqui also is an investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and a Professor in the Department of Anatomy Biology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Learn more about his work at. (EurekAlert!)
Jameel High considers EIU family legacy Jun 18, 2008
High has already been to camps at the University of Kansas and Western Michigan. One of the one-day visitors at the Eastern Illinois camp running Monday through Thursday, he also plans to attend similar events at Central Michigan, Southern Illinois, Akron and Louisville. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Talk of the Town: Return of the killer shower curtain’ or ‘It’s curtains for you!’ Jun 18, 2008
While a student at the University of Kansas, Patton worked for the college theater in the box office. Before retiring, he became active with theater and community opera in the Minneapolis area and served on a community theater board for approximately seven years. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Relevance now focus in graduate schools Jun 18, 2008
Like Gagnon, Vaughn became a student at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus, aiming for a master's degree in marketing communications. Kelly Crane, coordinator of that program, said enrollment statistics confirm that more adult learners are enrolling in classes more specific to their jobs. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Hendrick tops team-value list Jun 18, 2008
Jenkins' wife, Joy, told the Muskogee Phoenix her husband suffered a major brain stem stroke Saturday and died at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. Judy Brewster, 55, of Muskogee, died at a Kansas hospital shortly after the accident. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hal Ritter Joins AP as Business Editor Jun 18, 2008
Ritter has a journalism degree from the University of Kansas and an MBA from Stanford Business School. ajl/yc. (R News)
Obituaries for Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Jun 18, 2008
She received a BGS degree from the University of Kansas with an emphasis in textile design and was a professional weaver for 10 years. She then received a masters of historical administration and museum studies from KU in 1986. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
27 Iowa Levees in Danger of Overflow Jun 18, 2008
Greg Burg, assistant director of undergraduate biology at the University of Kansas, said the flooding "adds that much more water where they could potentially lay eggs and have the eggs survive.". Business was already heating up at Mosquito Control, a Rolfe, Iowa-based company that sprays insecticide from a crop-duster airplane. (Time.com)
Mario Chalmers leaves Kansas for NBA draft Jun 17, 2008
-- After a series of workouts with NBA teams, former Bartlett High star Mario Chalmers has decided to skip his senior year at the University of Kansas and stay in the NBA draft. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Judge rules against KU's Collins in woman's suit Jun 17, 2008
In the lawsuit, Brown accused Collins of exposing himself and rubbing against her on May 18, 2007, in an elevator at a University of Kansas apartment complex. No criminal charges have been filed. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Kultala Files for Kansas Senate Jun 17, 2008
Their daughter, Taylor, graduated from Kansas State University and has a master's degree in special education from the University of Kansas. She currently teaches fifth grade in the Piper School District and is married to Barry Burson, an account manager for Epic Landscaping. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
U.S. FDA Approves Requip(R) XL(TM), the First and Only Oral Once-Daily Non-Ergot Dopamine Agonist for Parkinson's Disease Jun 14, 2008
"Many patients require multiple doses of one or more medications to control their Parkinson's symptoms, which makes taking their medicines correctly and at the right times challenging. In addition, patients with Parkinson's disease may have trouble completing routine activities of daily living and self-care," said clinical investigator Rajesh Pahwa, M.D., professor of Neurology and director of the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center at the University of Kansas Medical Center in... (PR Newswire)
Out of bounds: Maybe it's time for me to switch to my second favs Jun 12, 2008
Sure the University of Kansas (KU Med) may have saved my life, but why did KU deem it necessary to build that bridge. I hate that bridge. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Six people injured in crash, one person in critical condition Jun 11, 2008
The 24-year-old man was transported by helicopter to the University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kan. Kitchens said police do not believe the man had been wearing a seatbelt. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Incomparable Anderson does it again Jun 9, 2008
Barbee, a University of Kansas golfer, shot 34 for the lowest final nine score. Rounding out the top 10 were Jeff Donaldson (177), Brian Schultz (178), Tyson Bodlak (179), Van Peursem (180) and Jim Anderson (180). (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Teammates Talk KU Decision Jun 9, 2008
Message boards and features on University of Kansas Jayhawks basketball, football, and recruiting ... Regional ManagerDate: Jun 8, 2008 Earnest Norman, linebacker from Euless-Trinity, Texas, committed to the University of Kansas, along with teammate Prinz Kande. (Phog.net)
Cheney's favorite minority joke Jun 9, 2008
Jerome E. Dobson is president of the American Geographical Society and professor of geography, University of Kansas, Lawrence. To comment, e-mail. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Van Peursem leads Interstate Amateur Jun 8, 2008
Reigning River-Cade champion Nate Barbee, a University of Kansas golfer, and four-time River-Cade winner Al Pottebaum of Le Mars also carded 70. Van Peursem, who started on the No. 10 tee, had it to 3-under with birdies on Nos. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Bill’s Basketball Boogie to be held at Kansas Speeday Jun 7, 2008
Alarmed by soaring rates of childhood obesity, and the medical, physical, and emotional toll the lack of physical exercise and engagement has on America's youth, University of Kansas Men's Basketball Coach Bill Self announced the creation of a new fundraising event to fight this public health crisis. Self will host the inaugural Bill's Basketball Boogie on June 7 at Kansas Speedway. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Interstate field strong as ever Jun 7, 2008
University of Kansas golfer Nate Barbee, a former South Dakota state champion from Dakota Valley High School, is the reigning River-Cade champion. Pat Schiltz (fourth), Adam Fields and Pat O'Brien (tie for fifth), Bill Mathers (seventh), Nick Dreckman (ninth) and Brian Schultz (10th) each finished in the top 10 in the Tri-State Masters. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Twins draft Carr for the second time Jun 7, 2008
473, smacked 34 homers and drove in 114 runs in 65 games for the Minot Vistas American Legion team last summer, signed a letter of intent this spring to play baseball at the University of Kansas. The Athletics also selected Virgil Hill, Jr., son of former boxing champion Virgil Hill, in the 35th round. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
'Stangs in tough loss to Carroll Jun 7, 2008
The senior righthander, who's headed to the University of Kansas in the fall, struck out 11, walked just two and allowed just a single. That came on an 0-2 curveball and resulted in a bloop single to left. (Dallas County News, IA)
Wolves ready for Pro-Am season Jun 6, 2008
Playing for a young team this season, he and former University of Kansas forward Nick Bradford took control of the team and provided leadership. It was pretty much me and him, Block said. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
