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nationalpostdoc@nationalpostdocOct 23
We’re excited to announce the 2027 NPA Annual Conference design contest! 🧑‍🎨 This is your chance to have your artwork featured on our merch at the Annual Conference! 🖌️ 🔗 ow.ly/sNmi50ZZpSh // #NPA2027AC #postdocs #postdocoffices #postdocassociations
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Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth Udeh for passing her comprehensive exam this morning. Great job Elizabeth!
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We are happy to announce that Hazel Belfiore Wright successfully defended her master’s thesis Thursday, October 22, 2026, earning honors. Please join us in congratulating her on this accomplishment!
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KU LSS@KU_LSSOct 22
Students needing notary services for an absentee ballot can schedule an appointment with LSS to have that service completed! Reach out to our contact information listed in the flyer below to make an appointment!
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KU Impact & Belonging Team@KU_BelongingOct 21
✵ National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is observed every October. For more information, visit the link in our bio and click the Education button. -- See the last image to learn more about the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX at KU.
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Image Says, “National Disability Employment Awareness Month. National Disability Employment Awareness Month (N.D.E.A.M.) Helps To Draw Attention To The Fact That Disabled Americans Experience Higher Unemployment Rates, Lower Labor Force Participation, And Persistent Barriers To Career Advancement. These Barriers Are A Result Of Structural Inequities Such As Inaccessible Workplaces Or Inadequate Accommodations And Transportation. N.D.E.A.M. Is Both A Celebration And A Call To Action. It Invites Employers To Evaluate Their Practices, Educators To Support Disabled Students, And Communities To Uplift The Voices And Experiences Of Disabled Workers.” Graphic Of The Disability Pride Flag. To Learn More About The K.U. Impact & Belonging Team In The Office Of Civil Rights & Title IX At The University Of Kansas, Visit The Following Website: Civilrights.Ku.Edu.

ALT Image Says, “National Disability Employment Awareness Month. National Disability Employment Awareness Month (N.D.E.A.M.) Helps To Draw Attention To The Fact That Disabled Americans Experience Higher Unemployment Rates, Lower Labor Force Participation, And Persistent Barriers To Career Advancement. These Barriers Are A Result Of Structural Inequities Such As Inaccessible Workplaces Or Inadequate Accommodations And Transportation. N.D.E.A.M. Is Both A Celebration And A Call To Action. It Invites Employers To Evaluate Their Practices, Educators To Support Disabled Students, And Communities To Uplift The Voices And Experiences Of Disabled Workers.” Graphic Of The Disability Pride Flag. To Learn More About The K.U. Impact & Belonging Team In The Office Of Civil Rights & Title IX At The University Of Kansas, Visit The Following Website: Civilrights.Ku.Edu.

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SPS National@SPSNationalOct 20
Plasma physicist, author, environmental activist. The scholarship honoring Marian H. Rose funds $15,000 in graduate research. Apply by Nov 15. 🔗 bit.ly/3WRuo2x
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The Lawrence Times@LawrenceKSTimesOct 20
People interested in clean, alternative energy solutions can learn more about portable solar systems from members of the Kansas Sierra Club Chapter and a KU professor emerita. lawrenceks.news/4zKcu2T

Learn about small, portable solar energy systems at upcoming Lawrence event

People interested in clean, alternative energy solutions can learn more about portable solar systems from members of the Kansas Sierra Club Chapter and a KU professor emerita.

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KU Impact & Belonging Team@KU_BelongingOct 21
✵ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month is observed every October. For more information, visit the link in our bio and click the Education button. -- See the last image to learn more about the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX at KU.
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Image Says, “A.D.H.D. Awareness Month. A.D.H.D. is a neurological condition characterized by differences in attention, impulse control, and activity levels. These differences typically fall into three presentations: inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined. A.D.H.D. Awareness Month reminds us that neurodiversity is a natural part of human experience. By expanding understanding, celebrating strengths, and advocating for accessible resources, the observance encourages a society in which individuals with A.D.H.D. have the support they need to succeed and feel seen, heard, and understood.” Graphic Of The Disability Pride Flag. To Learn More About The K.U. Impact & Belonging Team In The Office Of Civil Rights & Title IX At The University Of Kansas, Visit The Following Website: Civilrights.Ku.Edu.

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KU Impact & Belonging Team@KU_BelongingOct 20
✵ Wednesday, October 21st is International Pronouns Day! For more information, visit the link in our bio and click the Education button. -- See the last image to learn more about the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX at KU.
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ALT Image Says, “International Pronouns Day. International Pronouns Day Highlights The Truth That Pronouns Are An Essential Part Of Identity, And Using Them Correctly Affirms Dignity And Strengthens Community. Education Is An Important Aspect Of International Pronouns Day, As It Provides An Opportunity To Learn About The Impact Of Misgendering, The Difference Between Gender Identity And Expression, And The Role Of Language In Creating Supportive Communities. The Observance Reminds Communities That The Language We Choose Every Day Is Important. It Encourages People To Practice Patience, Listen Carefully, And Remain Open To Learning, Especially As Language Continues To Evolve.” Graphic Of The L.G.B.T.Q. Plus Pride Flag In Diagonal Stripes. To Learn More About The K.U. Impact & Belonging Team In The Office Of Civil Rights & Title IX At The University Of Kansas, Visit The Following Website: Civilrights.Ku.Edu.

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University Daily Kansan 🌾@KansanNewsOct 16
New student-led mental health organization, Dear You KU, raises awareness for mental health on campus and connect before a crisis. Working with KU CAPS and receiving suicide prevention training, the team aims to help anyone struggling with mental health. kansan.com/arts_and_culture/…

Dear You KU aims to build connections before crisis

A new student-led mental health organization, Dear You KU, seeks to raise awareness regarding mental health on campus and create connections before a crisis. Working with KU CAPS and receiving...

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AAPT@AAPTHQOct 15
Excited about physics? Join WIRED’s Rhett Allain & Vernier’s Fran Poodry for a free webinar on simple harmonic motion! See how Python models and sensors reveal energy changes. Oct 29, 4–5pm PT / 7–8pm ET. Register now: ow.ly/E7zJ50ZXRWk #ScienceEducation
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Please join us in congratulating Adithya Sadanandan, who passed her comprehensive exam Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Keep up the great work, Adithya!
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KU Religious Studies@REL_Study_KUOct 12
Interfaith Fall Feast! We hope you can join us! 🗓️ Nov. 16th ⏰ 5-7:30 p.m. 📍 Burge Union, Forum D
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Please join us in congratulating Sakthi Kasthurirengan, who successfully defended his PhD on Friday, October 9. Congratulations Sakthi, and best of luck in your future endeavors!
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Paige Trevarrow successfully completed her comprehensive exam Friday, October 9, earning honors. Congratulations Paige, and keep up the great work!
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Congratulations to Prof. Daniel Tapia Takaki on being named a 2026 APS Fellow! news.ku.edu/news/article/ku-…

KU physicist Daniel Tapia Takaki named American Physical Society fellow

Founded in 1899, the American Physical Society honors members with the designation of fellow for significant accomplishments in physics. Tapia Takaki, professor in the Department of Physics &...

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Inviting some whimsy, we posted these signs along the sidewalk outside @MalottHall this morning. So far, just one student has been a silly walker. Kudos to the dude who skipped UP the hill! Our staff clapped and cheered when they saw you!
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Two ladies just silly walked down the hill. What a lovely way to end a day!
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KU Libraries@kulibrariesOct 8
"And we have touchdown!" 🤝 KU astronaut connection. Join us for the KU Reads keynote, "From Lawrence to Low-Earth Orbit: An Evening with Loral O'Hara," Thursday night at the Union Ballroom, starting at 7 p.m.
KU Libraries@kulibrariesSep 2
🚀 From Lawrence to Low-Earth Orbit. KU alum & NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara returns to campus for a free, public conversation about her time aboard the ISS — part of KU Reads' "Orbital" programming. 📅 Oct. 8, 7-8:30 p.m. | Kansas Union Ballroom 🗞️ rockcha.lk/oharaoct8
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Luigi Foschini
@luigifoschiniOct 8
Nice video to represent the basic concepts of a black hole.
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KU Libraries@kulibrariesOct 6
New at KU Libraries: the Library of Things. Check out board games, console games, crafting supplies, kitchen items and more for 7 days with pick-up and return at the Anschutz Library Service Desk. 🗞️ rockcha.lk/lotnews 📝 guides.lib.ku.edu/LOT
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