Episode 5 of Unwinding features Hannah Britton, professor of political science and women, gender & sexuality studies and director of the Center for the Study of Injustice at IPSR. Meet Britton, and learn about how she incorporates hands-on, qualitative research methods in her classes, the invaluable contributions of her students, KU's unique position in advancing human trafficking research, and her ongoing work with the Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Initiative to understand and address the root casues of exploitation that affects communities from the Global South to the Midwest. Read more and listen to the episode at the link below.
Link(s): http://blog.college.ku.edu/unwinding-with-hannah-britton-anti-trafficking-researcher/

IPSR has announced that Donna Ginther will serve as its interim director starting in June. Ginther is a Dean's Professor of Economics and director of the Center for Science, Technology & Economic Policy. Steven Maynard-Moody, professor in the School of Public Affairs & Administration, will step down from his position as IPSR's longtime director at the end of May and will continue on at KU as a faculty member. Read more about IPSR and this leadership transition at the link below.
Link(s): http://news.ku.edu/2019/05/06/donna-k-ginther-lead-institute-policy-social-research

A University of Kansas symposium is bringing together scholars of the U.S. war in Vietnam – including some who are Vietnam veterans – to discuss what followed the 1968 Tet Offensive. "Manpower & Morale after Tet" will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Adams Alumni Center on the Lawrence campus. Registration is recommended for anyone attending and is necessary to reserve a free meal at lunch. Read more about this symposium at the link below.
Link(s): https://news.ku.edu/2019/04/18/symposium-will-explore-what-followed-1968-tet-offensive