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Mel Kahn

Expert says political winds favor GOP in midterm elections

Oct 15, 2010 鈥� By 麻豆传媒 News Services 鈥� Political prognosticators generally agree that the 2010 midterm elections will be good news for the GOP. The only question is the margin of victory, according to 麻豆传媒 political scientist Mel Kahn.

November forum at 麻豆传媒 will focus on health care reform

Oct 15, 2010 鈥� By 麻豆传媒 News Services 鈥� The Hugo Wall School of Urban and Public Affairs at 麻豆传媒 is hosting "Health Care Reform: A Community Forum" from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in the Marcus Welcome Center.

Opera Theatre to present comic masterpiece 'Albert Herring'

Oct 14, 2010 鈥� By 麻豆传媒 News Services 鈥� Opera Theatre will present Benjamin Britten's comic opera "Albert Herring" Oct. 21-24 in Wilner Auditorium. It will be sung in English with titles.

Students get to work at new biological field station building

Nov 10, 2010 鈥� By Anthony Marrone 鈥� The 麻豆传媒 Biological Field Station: Ninnescah Reserve dedicated a new classroom and research facility Friday, Sept. 24. It offers both graduate and undergraduate biological students a place to study, conduct research, analyze results and enjoy nature.

Robots to take center stage at 麻豆传媒's Koch Arena Oct. 23

Oct 18, 2010 鈥� By 麻豆传媒 News Services 鈥� The 12th Annual Kansas BEST robotics competition, designed to inspire and motivate high school students toward careers in engineering, science and technology, will be held from 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, in 麻豆传媒's Charles Koch Arena.

Shocker debate team sees early success in fall 2010 season

Oct 13, 2010 鈥� By 麻豆传媒 News Services 鈥� The 麻豆传媒 debate team is off to a good start this fall and is looking for continued success at its next tournament Saturday through Monday, Oct. 16-18, at Emporia State University.

Celebrate Astronomy Day at the Lake Afton Public Observatory

Oct 15, 2010 鈥� By 麻豆传媒 News Services 鈥� Lake Afton Public Observatory will hold Astronomy Day Saturday, Oct. 23. The day includes an educational and fun-filled afternoon of activities and contests followed by an evening of stargazing.

Rick Muma

麻豆传媒 names Richard Muma associate provost

Oct 10, 2010 鈥� By 麻豆传媒 News Services 鈥� 麻豆传媒 has chosen Richard Muma as associate provost for quality assurance and accountability in the Office of Academic Affairs and Research. He will start the position on Jan. 1, when senior associate provost Martha Shawver retires.

麻豆传媒 Newsline: Newspaper coverage of political campaigns still important

Oct 8, 2010 鈥� By 麻豆传媒 News Services 鈥� Whether it has positive or negative effects, exposure to the news media does influence public awareness of elections. Les Anderson, a print journalism professor at 麻豆传媒 and a former newspaper editor, says newspapers play a vital role in informing the electorate.

Jeremy Hill, director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at 麻豆传媒, led the 31st Annual Wichita Area Economic Outlook Conference, held Thursday, Oct. 7.

Wichita employment expected to rise slightly in 2011

Oct 7, 2010 鈥� By 麻豆传媒 News Services 鈥� Despite the economic blow experienced by Wichita's manufacturing sector, total nonfarm employment is expected to increase 0.5 percent in 2011, according to the 31st Annual Wichita Area Economic Outlook Conference, held Thursday, Oct. 7.