College of Liberal Arts & Sciences news
Distinguished alumni return to campus
Recipients of the College’s Alumni Distinguished Achievement Awards will return to campus April 17 to share how a KU degree helped launch their careers. Recipients include the chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the director of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, a world-renowned professor of biochemistry and a federal appellate judge.
Associate dean named for new School of the Arts
Elizabeth Kowalchuk will take on an administrative role in KU’s new School of the Arts, which will be housed in the College. Kowalchuk, an associate professor in the visual art education program, has spent nearly three decades teaching art and training art educators.
CLAS ACTS series closes first year with presentations on nutrition, poetry
The final two presentations this year in the CLAS ACTS series offer unforgettable experiences for families and music lovers alike. The public is invited to attend "The Price is Too High: Balancing Children's Nutrition" on April 19 and "Lineage: A Margaret Walker Song Cycle" on May 3.
Mini College registration extended until May 1
Mini College is scheduled for June 1-4, 2009, at the Lawrence campus of the University of Kansas. The program is open to any interested adult, not just KU alumni. The week includes an array of thought-provoking courses, unique extra-curricular activities and a graduation banquet.
CLAS alumni events may be coming to a city near you
The College will hit on the road this spring and summer to meet with alumni and friends across the country. These receptions offer the opportunity to meet with fellow Jayhawks and to catch up on exciting news from the College.
School of Business news
Leadership Challenge provides students valuable skills
Twenty-five School of Business students participated in the 2009 Leadership Challenge. During this two-day workshop, students had the opportunity to meet with employers to network and participate in interactive tasks focused on leadership.
Entrepreneurship Students mentor at local high school
Business students in the Entrepreneurship in Practice class are giving back to the Lawrence community by mentoring Lawrence High School students.
Accounting student’s education helps business thrive
Two years ago Nina Luo turned her hobby of making jewelry into a business, and with the help of skills she gained at the business school, profits are growing.
Certified Fraud Exam class helps prepare graduate students
Companies have realized the importance of hiring trained forensic auditors during the nation’s economic recession, and The Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination course ensures accounting students are prepared for a career in auditing.
School of Business expands international opportunities in Germany
The School of Business has established a new exchange agreement with European Business School, located in Oestrich-Winkel, Germany.
School of Fine Arts news
KU music professor receives distinguished teaching award
Scott Murphy, associate professor of music theory, was awarded the 2009 Byron Shutz Award for Excellence in Teaching.
LA Times features research of KU MEMT professor
An article from the Los Angeles Times on April 1, 2009, “Linda Ronstadt hails Gustavo Dudamel in testimony on Capitol Hill,” draws attention to the testimony of Linda Ronstadt, GRAMMY®-Award winning vocalist and entertainer. In her testimony, Ms. Ronstadt calls upon the research of KU’s own Dr. Christopher Johnson, professor of music education and associate dean of the School of Fine Arts.
School of Law news
Law professor among trio of KU researchers finding tax lobbying provides 22,000 percent return to firms 
Three KU professors—including law professor Stephen Mazza—have found that a one-time tax break allowed several multinational corporations to receive a 22,000 percent return on lobbying expenditures.
Judges impressed by students’ knowledge, agility during moot court finals
Three Kansas Court of Appeals judges named second-year law student Bonnie Boryca best oral advocate following an hour-long final round in KU Law’s 2009 Moot Court Competition. Boryca joined partner Stephanie Lovett and fellow finalists Ryan Schletzbaum and Andrea Morrow in presenting oral arguments on April 7 before Judges Michael B. Buser, Henry W. Green Jr. and Patrick D. McAnany.
Law students earn positions through summer diversity clerkship program
Three law students have earned clerkships at Kansas City law firms this summer through a program aimed at increasing diversity in legal education and the legal profession.
Professor, artist opines on intersection of law and the creative process
Lawyers could take a lesson from artists when it comes to trusting the process they use to achieve results. That was one message from Professor Sandra Craig McKenzie during her address, “What Lawyers Can Learn from Artists,” at the 8th annual Paul E. Wilson Friends of the Law Library Lecture and Luncheon April 8.
PODCAST: Judge discusses environmental protection at U.S. Court of International Trade
Russell native Judith M. Barzilay, a judge on the U.S. Court of International Trade, explained to an audience at the law school how environmental protection cases end up at the court, which only handles cases that involve imports to the United States.
