tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37060700730920383972026-10-13T15:48:56.803-07:00Images in and around University of Kansas and LawrenceVijay Barvehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894926606238414466noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706070073092038397.post-81386852577440143922014-01-25T17:00:00.000-08:002014-01-26T19:40:15.564-08:00

The annual Kaw Valley Eagles Day, sponsored by the Jayhawk Audubon Society, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Unified School District 497, is held annually in Lawrence. This event celebrates the return of Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) to the area. Part of this event is a short field trip to Clinton Lake to see some of the Bald Eagles and their young ones (immature). Bald

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SPIC-MACAY Kansas University Chapter again brought us an opportunity to witness a performance by a renowned Indian vocalist Shri. Pushkar Lele along with Shri. Sanjay Deshpande on Tabla and Shri. Vyasmurti Katti on Harmonium.   Shri Udayan Apte introducing the artists. Shri Vyasmurti Katti accepting the inaugural greetings Introductory

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SPICMACAY@KU brought a concert of Kalapini Komkali a Indian Classical vocalist of the younger generation with wholly original music which is melodious and extremely rich. She is daughter and student of the legendary vocalist late Kumar Gandharva. Artists tuning the instruments before the concert.  Prof. Hamsa Stainton introduced the artists before program.

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It was a beautiful sunny day today, and there was transition of Venus over Sun. We reached at the Lied center parking and there were several astronomers There were people in groups ... setting up telescopes and trying different methods to see the sun some with lot of equipment the Sun was bright and shining but with filters we could see it better though brighter

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 On 20th May 2012 there was a Solar Eclipse. But the weather was cloudy in the evening. And it started getting dark and darker….. People who gathered spontaneously at Lied Center were well equipped with good telescopes but getting worried. And then there was a ray of hope. And the Sun was out of clouds. It gave a spectacular glimpse. And

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There is a beautiful Recreation Center in East Lawrence which not very well known. I got an opportunity to visit it and caught a glimpse of it in my camera. I loved this dedication"This work is dedicated to Kids in honor of their imaginations" The murals there are really beautiful. And imaginative... There is nice open space surrounding the center. The main

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SPIC MACAY@KU. (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth) Lawrence organized yet another musical evening on 16th September 2011 with a violin concert of  Purnaprajna Bangere, Master of the Indian Classical Violin at Swarthout Recital Hall in University of Kansas. The stage is set for the artists. Traditional Nataraja statue. Audience coming in

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Kansas University has a long tradition in several aspects and Jayhawks proud of each and every traditions. One such traditions is to celebrate a Traditions Night, where new students learn about many traditions of the University. Big Jay and Baby Jay getting ready for the show.  Jayhawks getting a chance to take pictures with mascots. Rock Chalk Dancers rehearsed a

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Thanks to SPIC MACAY@KU. (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth) Lawrence residents were fortunate to enjoy a Sitar Concert by Pandit Nayan Ghosh. This concert took place on April 23rd in Woodruff Auditorium of University of Kansas.  Pandit Nayan Ghosh was welcome in traditional Indian way by presenting a coconut.  Mr. Amitabh Chaudury being

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Thanks to SPIC MACAY@KU (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth) citizens of Lawrence got to witness a Classical Indian Dance Performance by one of India's top most Odissi dancers - Rahul Acharya accompanied by Donia. Rahul is  not only an exquisitely elegant and talented dancer but also a Master yogi, a Sanskrit scholar and a bio-chemist.  The

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Lawrence finally received the much awaited snow this week. This winter there was no White Christmas like 2008 and 2009. And snow almost did not cover the ground this season till now. A lone branch braving the snow. Sunshine next morning brought out the real beauty of the snow. Children tried making snow castle. Cars had got thick coats. And toy cars were no exceptions. Snow was glowing in the

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A colorful sunrise the day after first snow of this season in Lawrence, has produces a unique effect in the morning. Here are some of the captures through the lens. The colorful light reflected was beautiful, and added a glow.  The leafless trees have added the beauty. Well I was speechless and was going on clicking the pictures, not knowing when to stop. This fireworks of

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International students is an integral part of any American University and Kansas University is no exception to that. In fact Kansas University has a large International Students community representing close to 100 countries and comprising of more than 5% of total students in the university. Every year in the Homecoming parade, there is a special section of these International Students with their

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Thanks to SPIC MACAY@KU (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth) citizens of Lawrence got to witness a concert by Pandit Uday Bhawalkar accompanied by Sanjay Agale on Pakhwaj.  The hall arrangement was interesting with a small stage and seating very near to it. They call this traditional Indian seating.  There was a beautiful Lord Krishna idol. A

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Late Night in the Phog is something all the Kansas University Basketball fans are looking forward to. Like most things in KU, this also has a long tradition of more than 25 years now. It is a nice opportunity to see both Men and Women basketball teams. Meet the new players and see how prepared they look. The event is in the late evening but people specially students start gathering very early.

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Lawrence sky is very beautiful of most of the days, but some days are always a bit special. Today was one such day with early morning sky was looking like it was on fire. This was little before the sunrise. The moon was still in the sky. The street lights were still on. The airplane streams left behind have really added to the beauty of scene. It pays to wake up early :) Do leave your comments if

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The harvest moon is the full moon at around the autumnal equinox. When the night of the harvest moon coincides with the night of the equinox, it is called a "Super Harvest Moon." We experienced Super Harvest Moon on 22nd September 2010 night. Here are few pictures of the Super Harvest Moon taken from Lawrence.  The photos were taken around 11 pm  The moon was beautiful.  More

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Some mornings sunrise is just spectacular. Most of us just do not get to see it because of our habits of late rising or being busy in morning rush. Here some sunrise moments recently captured. I really have no words to describe ...  so just thought of sharing them..  with you all. 

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University of Kansas (KU) Commencement 2010 was during the weekend of May 15th and 16th 2010. As usual the campus was flooded with family and friends of the Graduating students. Students and families approaching Memorial Drive for the Commencement procession in groups. All the students getting together according to the schools and departments. Catching up some last minute photographs

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These are some of the (hopefully) last snow of the season (2009-2010) in Lawrence. Just notices some unusual snow patters and some usual one but which I never captured or paid attention.These are the daggers we regularly see, but this time the length was more than a feet. May be close to one and half feet.An interesting curve formed by wind and snow. Can some mathematician give the equation to

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Save Our Neighborhood Schools group from Lawrence, Kansas organized a March in downtown Lawrence on 6th February 2010. Due to a significant shortfall in the Lawrence school district budget, the school board is considering closing some neighborhood elementary schools in East Lawrence. Several schools joined this March. Participants were school children, parents, friends and relatives and all the

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Beginning of February 2010, we at Lawrence, experienced unique picture perfect snow. Many of the views are worth printing on a Christmas Card I feel.[Click on the image to see enlarged view]A typical Christmas Tree.Leafless trees decorated with light snow.This is one of my favorite photo.Tree branched as if someone is trying to decorate them with cotton balls.The snow was of a nice consistancy,

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Lawrence witnessed a blizzard on the Christmas eve this year. I am sure people were happy because we had White Christmas this year two. Here are some glimpses of last years White Christmas.Here are some glimpses of the snow after the blizzard.There was sunshine for some time after the blizzard was over.There was around 6-7 inches of snow accumulation. This toy shows it well.There was good amount

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Kansas football home opener, against Northern Colorado on September 5th, 2009. A typical game day in Kansas University Campus. Hours before the game the Jayhalk fans start going towards the Memorial Stadium in groups. Tailgaters gather in the KU Campus from noon for an evening game. They have their own pass time kits with them. Fans getting inside the Memorial Stadium. Police on vigilance

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Like most cities and towns in US, Lawrence had a spectacular Fireworks show. Capturing Fireworks is tricky. I have attempted a few photographs here.The fireworks took place on the other bank of Kansas River and it was targeted towards spectators sitting mainly in the Watson Park. Since Watson park was full of people I moved to the junction of 6th Street and Kentucky Street.The final part of the

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