Katerine Sullivan | July 27, 2006 10:28 PM | Full Story -->
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.
Steve Zawilinski | July 27, 2006 10:12 PM | Full Story -->
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,...
Trevan McGee | July 27, 2006 09:20 PM | Full Story -->
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...
Alaide Vilchis-Ibarra | July 27, 2006 08:46 PM | Full Story -->
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.
Barbara Smith | July 27, 2006 06:59 PM | Full Story -->
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,...
Barton Vandever | July 27, 2006 04:42 PM | Full Story -->
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...
Taylor Miller | July 27, 2006 10:22 AM | Full Story -->
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.
Mark Vierhaler | July 26, 2006 09:42 PM | Full Story -->
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.
Stephanie Quante | July 26, 2006 06:20 PM | Full Story -->
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.
Crissy Delpercio | July 25, 2006 03:43 AM | Full Story -->
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.
Stacey Couch | July 22, 2006 04:42 PM | Full Story -->
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...
Katy Blair | July 21, 2006 06:49 PM | Full Story -->
The Jayhawk Debate Institute, a debate camp sponsored by the communications department, takes on current issues to debate and discuss.
Elyse Calderon | July 18, 2006 02:43 PM | Full Story -->
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...
Alexandra Kohake | July 12, 2006 05:51 PM | Full Story -->
High school students from around the nation attended the Kansas Journalism Institute this summer, Held at KU. Tuition was increased this year by $40.
Erika Bentson | July 11, 2006 09:17 PM | Full Story -->
The Sertoma-Schiefelbusch communication camp strives to bridge the between children with and without communication challenges.
Nicole Korman | July 11, 2006 04:24 PM | Full Story -->
The Bonnie Henrickson girl's basketball camp hopes to inspire young girls into attending KU games.
Shannon Mortimer | July 11, 2006 02:44 PM | Full Story -->
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.
Jacky Carter | July 11, 2006 11:10 AM | Full Story -->
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
Anna Faltermeier | July 5, 2006 05:21 PM | Full Story -->
At a recent KU summer camp for pharmacy students more girls showed up than boys. This is no surprise according to the latest research.