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July 27, 2006

Hands on summer engineering camp

Katerine Sullivan | July 27, 2006 10:28 PM |

The KU School of Engineering kicked off its weeklong engineering camp for high school boys this week. 35 campers attended classroom sessions that focused on the various fields of engineering. The goal of the camp was to teach the boys using interactive learning.

Heat creates safety concerns at summer camp

Steve Zawilinski | July 27, 2006 10:12 PM |

The annual cross county and track camps kicked off in 100 degree weather on Sunday, raising safety concerns for participants. The camps, held every summer, bring in primarily high school students from across Kansas and surrounding states. Adam Wetzel,...

Soccer Camp Offers Recruitment Opportunities

Trevan McGee | July 27, 2006 09:20 PM |

The University of Kansas Women’s Summer Residential Soccer Camp began on Sunday, July 17, 2006. One of the last soccer camps of the summer, the residential soccer camp boasted it’s largest numbers yet with approximately 130 women, ages ranging from...

Freshmen Summer Intitute teaches more than academics

Alaide Vilchis-Ibarra | July 27, 2006 08:46 PM |

Students attend the Freshman Summer Institute (FSI) to get a head start in their college careers but also learn important social skills and friendships throughout.

Minority students get head start in medical career

Barbara Smith | July 27, 2006 06:59 PM |

Fifteen medical-school hopefuls sat at their desks. The teacher asked if they paid attention to TV commercials. Smiles spread across their faces as one student said, “None of us watch TV. We don’t have time for that.” Despite their circumstances,...

The popularity of KU soccer camp reflects an increasing interest across nation

Barton Vandever | July 27, 2006 04:42 PM |

With the sound of a whistle, groups of 13-year-old girls rushed the Gatorade table, exchanging high fives and shouts of excitement. The full staff of coaches stood on the sidelines, talking about the progress of the players throughout this year’s...

Abducting the imagination....

Taylor Miller | July 27, 2006 10:22 AM |

Many of North America's most published science fiction authors came to a discussion at the University of Kansas last week answering the question, "What is the current state of the science fiction novel?"

The topic, discussed as part of the university's annual Science Fiction Campbell Conference was one of the main themes of this year's science fiction camp, offered for aspiring writers and those needing extra critique on pre-published works.

July 26, 2006

Summer camp sees increase in attendance

Mark Vierhaler | July 26, 2006 09:42 PM |

Despite a lack of popularity in mainstream spectator sports, cross-country and track and field are beginning to be noticed by students. This year, the KU cross-country and track summer camp saw one of it's highest turns out yet.

Camp teaches kids sports skills and fitness

Stephanie Quante | July 26, 2006 06:20 PM |

The KU Skills and Fitness Camp has added 5-year-olds to the camp this year. The camp is going strong on its 26th year.

July 25, 2006

Jazz camp helps students exhibit talent

Crissy Delpercio | July 25, 2006 03:43 AM |

The 14th annual jazz camp at the University of Kansas allowed campers from all over the United States to showcase their talents in a week-long camp. The camp continues to be more successful each year, despite setbacks from programs like No Child Left Behind.

July 22, 2006

Upward Bound teaches more than academics

Stacey Couch | July 22, 2006 04:42 PM |

The Upward Bound Summer Program at the University of Kansas not only prepares students academically and socially for college, but also gives them the confidence to pursue a college education. Upward Bound is a federally funded program for either first...

July 21, 2006

Camp challenges more than rookies

Katy Blair | July 21, 2006 06:49 PM |

The Jayhawk Debate Institute, a debate camp sponsored by the communications department, takes on current issues to debate and discuss.

July 18, 2006

Big XII champion softball team hosts summer camp

Elyse Calderon | July 18, 2006 02:43 PM |

Softball girls from all over the midwest traveled to Lawrence in hopes of picking up tips from the coaches that led the University of Kansas to a Big XII championship. Players of all ages showcased their talent at the KU...

July 12, 2006

Kansas Journalism Institute a success

Alexandra Kohake | July 12, 2006 05:51 PM |

High school students from around the nation attended the Kansas Journalism Institute this summer, Held at KU. Tuition was increased this year by $40.

July 11, 2006

Last month children with communication challenges worked on language skills at summer camp

Erika Bentson | July 11, 2006 09:17 PM |

The Sertoma-Schiefelbusch communication camp strives to bridge the between children with and without communication challenges.

Camp motivates new fans

Nicole Korman | July 11, 2006 04:24 PM |

The Bonnie Henrickson girl's basketball camp hopes to inspire young girls into attending KU games.

Tumbling and KU traditions keep camp unique

Shannon Mortimer | July 11, 2006 02:44 PM |

KU's cheer and dance camp brought sixth through 12 graders from around Kansas to Lawrence June 22-25. KU camps offers something other camps don't: tumbling and KU traditions.

Engineering camp gives high school girls a glimpse of the real world

Jacky Carter | July 11, 2006 11:10 AM |

KU's School of Engineering hosted Project Discovery summer camp. The week-long program allowed high school girls to attend classes by KU professors, tour companies in Kansas City and participate in discussions with engineering professionals

July 05, 2006

More women prescribe to pharmacy

Anna Faltermeier | July 5, 2006 05:21 PM |

At a recent KU summer camp for pharmacy students more girls showed up than boys. This is no surprise according to the latest research.