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Summer-Fall 2009 Issue 103
News for the Investigators, Staff and Friends of the Life Span Institute

RESEARCH IN ACTION

Department of Ed grants support multi-investigator work on weight loss,  ADA

Several LSI researchers are involved in two recent grants from the Department of Education that will study weight loss in people with physical disabilities and the ability of college students to access ADA accommodations. Read full story and more Research in Action stories.

ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS

AAAS invites researchers to apply science to serve society

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is inviting applications for its Science and Technology Policy Fellowships, which provide an opportunity for scientists and engineers to apply their expertise to the federal policy realm. Read full story.

HONORS

Kemper awards go to LSI investigators

Two LSI scientists won Kemper teaching and advising awards this fall, an honor that is considered one of the most prestigious for KU faculty. Read full story and more Honors stories.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT NEWS

Late summer saw several new grant awards to LSI investigators and a long list of new submissions. See the complete list.

IN THE NEWS

Talk of the Nation talks to Ann Turnbull

Ann Turnbull distinguished professor and co-director of the Beach Center on Disability, was the special guest August 11 on the National Public Radio program “Talk of the Nation” to discuss the legacy of the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Read full story.

Read other In The News stories.

MILESTONE

Ed Zamarripa and Alva Beasley
meeting with Governor Mark Parkinson

Two LSI staff honored for years of service

Two long-time members of the LSI family were honored for 40 years of service to the University at a ceremony held September 4 in Topeka. Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson recognized Alva Beasley, office manager for the Juniper Gardens Children’s Project, and Ed Zamarripa, director of finance and administration for LSI. Congratulations, Alva and Ed.