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| − | 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. | + | {{University |
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| | + | 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.<ref>[http://www.registrar.ku.edu/pdf/072_main.pdf]</ref> 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]].<ref>[http://www.ku.edu/about/alumni.shtml]</ref> 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. |
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| − | 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.<ref>[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,943787-1,00.html]</ref> |
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| − | Two KU professors first discovered [[helium]] in natural gas in 1905 in Bailey Hall, a building which is still used for classes. [http://www.news.ku.edu/2000/00N/AprNews/Apr7/bailey.html] | + | Two KU professors first discovered [[helium]] in natural gas in 1905 in Bailey Hall, a building which is still used for classes.<ref>[http://www.news.ku.edu/2000/00N/AprNews/Apr7/bailey.html]</ref> |
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