Life Span Institute

10/10/2026

In honor of Mental Health Awareness day, we're sharing an early Save the Date for the Oct. 23 Open House at the Center for the Advancement of Research on Eating Behaviors. Meet scientists and staff and get to learn more about their research.

Community partners at the event will have information on medical care, nutrition, wellness and mental health. Screening for eating disorders will be available with referral information.



(Link to details in the comments!)

10/09/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to recognize the contributions of workers with disabilities and the importance of inclusive workplaces. The KU Life Span Institute works with community and state partners to expand employment opportunities for Kansans with disabilities.

While employment rates have improved over time, significant gaps remain. As the nation's first Employment First state, Kansas has led efforts to ensure people with disabilities have the opportunity to work in their communities alongside their peers. National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a reminder that there is still work to do to improve access to meaningful employment for all.

10/07/2026

You are not invisible.

Share your story at https://kuhealthsurvey.org !

10/07/2026

Reminder! Tomorrow is the annual Fall Festival at KUCD - Kansas University Center on Disabilities. Guests can meet researchers and staff, and help shape the future of disability research, education, and supports in Kansas.

The event is free and open to all form 4-6 p.m. Thursday on the 7th Floor of Pearson Hall, 1122 West Campus Road in Lawrence. See you then!

10/05/2026

There's still time to register for the KU Transition to Postsecondary Education session in Salina tomorrow. Learn how KU can be in your kid's future. Curious? Don't wait! Register at bit.ly/4qshcyZ

Hey Salina, Kansas!!👋
Happy Friday Eve! Register today to hear all about KU TPE, meet staff, get your questions answered and get a t-shirt on Tuesday! Register at bit.ly/4qshcyZ
Check out our events page on our website for more information! tpe.ku.edu/events
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10/05/2026

The Cofrin Logan Center is hosting Jeff Boissoneault, Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Boissoneault will present “Understanding Pain as a Proximal Antecedent of Alcohol Use” at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 9.

Want to join but can't be there? A livestream will be available for remote viewers at the link posted in the comments.

10/02/2026

Hi Salina, Kansas! Happy Friday Eve! Register today to hear all about KU TPE, meet staff, get your questions answered and get a t-shirt on Tuesday! Registration link - bit.ly/4qshcyZ

Check out our Events page on our website for more information: tpe.ku.edu/events

Share with your friends! Rock Chalk!

10/02/2026

AI isn't human, but it can make mistakes. Because it sounds professional and confident, it's easy to assume it's always right. Being AI literate means verifying information, refining your prompts, giving feedback on outputs, and reflecting on how you use the tool and how effective it is. With AI SCORE, we continually adjust and fine-tune our AI to ensure it is providing the best feedback to support you and your students in improving writing outcomes.

10/01/2026

Help us congratulate Life Span Institute affiliated researcher Alice Zhang. She was among those recognized by the Kansas Board of Regents as among the 2026 Faculty of the Year.
The board’s program recognizes faculty and staff at Kansas universities for their contributions to teaching, student success, research, institutional excellence and communities.

09/30/2026

The 2026 National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) will be launching soon!

Stay tuned for opportunities to take and share the survey!

https://ihdps.ku.edu/nshd