| | The '''University of Kansas''' is a liberal arts college located in [[Lawrence]], [[Kansas]]. As of spring 2007, about 25,000 students were enrolled at the Lawrence Campus. [http://www.registrar.ku.edu/pdf/072_main.pdf] The school's mascot is the Jayhawk, which is a mythical bird, and the school colors are crimson and blue. Notable alumni include [[Bob Dole]], [[Clyde Tombaugh]], [[William Allen White]], and [[Kathleen Sebelius]]. [http://www.ku.edu/about/alumni.shtml] The school is also known for its storied men's [[basketball]] program, which won the 1988 National Championship and has produced many [[NBA]] players, including Wilt Chamberlain, Danny Manning, Paul Pierce, and Kirk Hinrich. Lately, the school's [[football]] team has had success as well, reaching #2 in the polls in November 2007. (The University's sports teams play in the [[Big 12 Conference]].) It is known especially for its Political Science department and its Dole Institute of Politics, which frequently hosts political speakers from all over the political spectrum. | | The '''University of Kansas''' is a liberal arts college located in [[Lawrence]], [[Kansas]]. As of spring 2007, about 25,000 students were enrolled at the Lawrence Campus. [http://www.registrar.ku.edu/pdf/072_main.pdf] The school's mascot is the Jayhawk, which is a mythical bird, and the school colors are crimson and blue. Notable alumni include [[Bob Dole]], [[Clyde Tombaugh]], [[William Allen White]], and [[Kathleen Sebelius]]. [http://www.ku.edu/about/alumni.shtml] The school is also known for its storied men's [[basketball]] program, which won the 1988 National Championship and has produced many [[NBA]] players, including Wilt Chamberlain, Danny Manning, Paul Pierce, and Kirk Hinrich. Lately, the school's [[football]] team has had success as well, reaching #2 in the polls in November 2007. (The University's sports teams play in the [[Big 12 Conference]].) It is known especially for its Political Science department and its Dole Institute of Politics, which frequently hosts political speakers from all over the political spectrum. |
| | The University of Kansas, usually referred to as KU within the state of Kansas, is generally considered to have a very liberal environment. As a part of one of many anti-war protests during the Vietnam era, the University's Union was heavily damaged by an arsonist in 1970. [http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,943787-1,00.html] | | The University of Kansas, usually referred to as KU within the state of Kansas, is generally considered to have a very liberal environment. As a part of one of many anti-war protests during the Vietnam era, the University's Union was heavily damaged by an arsonist in 1970. [http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,943787-1,00.html] |