Kier Mitchel E. Pitogo, a doctoral candidate in ecology & evolutionary biology specializing in herpetology, studies frog evolution in the Busa Mountain Range in southern Mindanao, Philippines. His work to communicate his findings to local governments and stakeholders supports efforts to conserve the region’s remaining forests.
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Launching HLC 2029 mid-cycle review
On Oct. 6, members from various KU campuses met in the Kansas Union to formally begin the process to verify the institution continues to meet Higher Learning Commission accreditation standards.
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| | Participate in AI Day
1-4 p.m. Oct. 20
Hands-on sessions cover Microsoft Copilot Chat, prompt engineering fundamentals, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Agents. Leave with reusable prompts, practical drafts and a low-risk workflow to immediately apply in your work.
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Internal research achievement awards
Deadline 11:59 p.m. Dec. 1
The Warren, Staff and Postdoctoral research achievement awards are being expanded to include all eligible nominees from the University of Kansas Lawrence/Edwards and Medical Center campuses.
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| Movetober: Move with KU spirit
12:10 p.m. Oct. 13
Show your Jayhawk spirit while building momentum this week on your pathway during Movetober. Join colleagues in front of the Kansas Union for a group walk down Jayhawk Boulevard with Baby Jay.
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Lawrence and Edwards Campuses
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Flu shot clinics continue
Noon-2 p.m. Oct. 13-15
Watkins Health Services clinics will take place this week in the Kansas Union, Gray-Little Hall and The Underground in Wescoe Hall. See a full list of clinics or schedule a vaccine by appointment. Current KU employees enrolled in the State Employee Health Plan have shots covered in full.
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KU Medical Center Campuses
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Sustainability and Wellness Fair
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 26
Connect with KU departments, local organizations and community leaders sharing innovative ways to support sustainability. Keynote speaker Eleni Pliakoni will focus on how climate change can impact nutritional quality of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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| School of Medicine-Wichita
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| ‘Prairie Journal’: Sarah Smarsh, Dolly Parton
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