KU Alumni Association Issue 86, August 2009      Past Issues | Subscribe Give To KU
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Alumni Profile: Learn more about Beth Martino, communications director for Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson. Martino graduated from KU in 2005 with a master's degree in journalism. Since arriving in the governor's office, she has brought new media technology, such as webcasts and social media, into the office's repertoire. Watch her profile on KU's YouTube channel.
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School of Business news

A partnership of learning and understanding
In August 2008, the University of Kansas and the U.S. Army Command & General Staff College (USACGSC) partnered in a new master’s degree program.

Supply Chain Management course offers real-world experience with presentations to Target
Students in associate professor Suman Mallik’s Capstone in Supply Chain Management class presented their semester-long projects to Target executives May 6.

Business professors recognized by Center for Teaching Excellence
School of Business professors Bob DeYoung, Chuck Krider and Paul Mason were recognized as outstanding teachers by business students at the 12th annual Celebration of Teaching reception.

Student wins Morris Entrepreneurship Competition
KU business student Tyler Johnson’s new venture business plan has been awarded the winner of the Mark L. Morris, Jr. New Venture Development competition.

2009 Ph.D. teaching and dissertation awards announced
The School of Business doctoral program has announced the spring teaching and dissertation awards.

School of Law news

Law students, faculty return from enriching summers abroad
Seventeen KU law students and three faculty members spent the summer teaching and studying in Ireland and Turkey as part of the school’s study abroad program.

Alumna elected chair of Supreme Court Nominating Commission
A 1981 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law has been elected chair of the state’s Supreme Court Nominating Commission, the seventh person and the first woman to serve in that role.

Retired law professor documents life as a soldier, academic in new book
In his new book "Steel Helmet and Mortarboard," Professor Emeritus Francis Heller chronicles his experiences as an Austrian refugee who went on to teach for more than 50 years at the KU School of Law.

Law school adds LinkedIn to social networking family
A networking option aimed at forming professional connections is now available to the KU law community. Find out more about our members-only LinkedIn group.

Reunion Weekend among fall events for alumni
The KU law classes of 1969, 1979, 1984, 1989 and 1999 will gather in Lawrence for Reunion Weekend in early October. Other fall highlights include the Homecoming Reception, a visit by British Judge Brian Barker and a book signing by Professor Emeritus Francis Heller.
 
 
 
 

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