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Red Hot Graduate Research

📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
🌆 Lawrence, KS

About this event

Hosted by The Commons, Red Hot Graduate Research brings together scholars from all disciplines, to reveal overlaps and connections across areas of interesting and methodological approaches. The format of these sessions is inspired by Pecha Kucha, which features short, slide-based talks that introduce audiences to a top...

Hosted by The Commons, Red Hot Graduate Research brings together scholars from all disciplines, to reveal overlaps and connections across areas of interesting and methodological approaches. The format of these sessions is inspired by Pecha Kucha, which features short, slide-based talks that introduce audiences to a topic. Each installment features researchers, speaking for six minutes each. Audience members are encouraged to connect with the speakers (and each other) during breaks. This series offers researchers at KU a venue for cross-disciplinary partnering and exploration. Presenters: Chelsea Brennan, Museum Studies, historic house museums, adaptability, community engagement Andrew Tran, Visual Art, ceramics, culture, food, gathering, place Alexis Balmer, Communication Studies, self-disclosure, abortion stigma, interpersonal communication, social support Evan Lott, History, environmental history, invasive species, callery pear

About this venue

The Kansas Union is a historic and beloved student union on the University of Kansas campus offering large event spaces, study areas, dining options, and student-run programs including a top-rated college radio station. It hosts over 28 reservable spaces across three buildings, making it a central hub for meetings, con...

The Kansas Union is a historic and beloved student union on the University of Kansas campus offering large event spaces, study areas, dining options, and student-run programs including a top-rated college radio station. It hosts over 28 reservable spaces across three buildings, making it a central hub for meetings, conferences, and community events. The venue fosters a strong sense of community and belonging through its welcoming spaces and diverse programming.