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Martin Nedbal holding a copy of his book Music in the Czech Lands

New ‘History of Music in Czech Lands’ takes innovative approach

Martin Nedbal, professor in the School of Music, is co-author and co-editor of the book “A History of Music in the Czech Lands,” published by Cambridge University Press. Nedbal said the book takes a contemporary approach to the multilayered and tangled ethnolinguistic history of the country. The book also diverts from the traditional encyclopedic approach to such histories.
Martin Nedbal in his office

New ‘History of Music in Czech Lands’ takes innovative approach

A University of Kansas professor of music co-wrote and co-edited a new book that takes a contemporary approach to the multilayered and tangled ethnolinguistic history of the Czech Republic.
Ihor Lylo speaking at the Hall Center

Ukrainian professor at KU receives Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Award

Ihor Lylo, a visiting assistant professor from Ukraine, has received the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Award. This will allow Lylo to continue teaching and conducting research at the University of Kansas, where he is affiliated with the Department of Slavic, German & Eurasian Studies as well as the Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies.
Rebecca Johnston in her office

Postdoc Connects Past and Present with Interdisciplinary Research

Rebecca Johnston | Postdoctoral Researcher | Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies / Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics...

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