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CAMPUS ROUNDUP

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-WICHITA:

The success of Karen Kramer's 2004 study has led to new research opportunities. The assistant professor of internal medicine's study gauged the health preferences of men with prostate cancer, regarding their preferences for different treatments. A follow up study with colorectal cancer patients is being considered for a $250,000 grant from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institute of Health.

KU MEDICAL CENTER:

The American Medical Student Association has selected Kim Templeton, associate professor of orthopaedic surgery, chair of the Faculty Council and chief of orthopaedic surgery at the Kansas City Veteran's Administration Medical Center, as a leader among women in medicine. The award was the first of its kind given out by the organization, and Templeton said she was humbled to be one of the 10 recipients, which included Joycelyn Elders, former surgeon general of the United States. Medical and pre-medical students nominated female mentors to receive awards, and the group chose the winners based on leadership, commitment and passion.

EDWARDS CAMPUS:

Tracy Russo, associate professor of communication studies, will present the lecture "Generational Differences" at 8 a.m. May 7 at the Edwards Campus. The lecture explores the challenges presented by having four generations of employees together in the workplace. The event is free and open to the public. Individuals interested in attending should RSVP to Ed Foley, director of graduate recruitment, at efoley1@ku.edu.

KU HISTORY:

On April 15, 1913, Clarence Johnson, a professor of engineering, was granted a leave of absence. This was not the ordinary leave, however. Johnson was excused to travel to Panama to oversee installation of the electric circuitry necessary to operate the Panama Canal. For more, see www.kuhistory.com.