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KU's Common Book selection, "The Anthropocene Reviewed" by John Green, a collection of essays, sits among a collection of things.

KU Reads Teach-In aims to generate curriculum and programming ideas for 2025-26 selection

KU Reads: A Common Book Experience invites faculty and instructors to attend an April 14-18 Teach-In, a week of informal discussion and events to integrate next year’s book selection, “The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet” by John Green, into curriculum and programming.
Carol Smith, Dean of KU Libraries, speaks at a podium.

KU Libraries welcomes campus community to State of the Libraries Address

University of Kansas students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the KU Libraries State of the Libraries Address, presented by Dean Carol Smith on Thursday, April 17, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Watson Library 3 West. Dean Smith will review the past year of achievements and initiatives and give an overview of the libraries’ activity around its strategic plan.
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Sara E. Morris, Head of Collections Strategy and Development, was recognized with an award for her excellence in professional performance.

Faculty and staff excellence highlighted by KU Libraries

The University of Kansas Libraries are proud to recognize outstanding individual employee contributions and achievements via 2025 faculty and staff awards. Awards were formally presented to five employees during the libraries’ 18th annual Celebration of Excellence in February, with an appreciation luncheon honoring all library employees on April 16.
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