The Life Span Institute (LSI) Communications group reports research findings, public events and LSI activities, including training and service, to the media and public. The group also assists reporters and producers to identify and contact LSI scientific experts and acts as a liaison between media representatives and scientists in developing media coverage. Communications develops and manages the LSI and affiliated center web sites, including LSI social media messaging. The group also plans and oversees special events such as tours of the Institute for legislators and visitors, public presentations, workshops, conferences and special events. Communications also produces an electronic newsletter, the Lifeline Online, an annual report, as well as other audio-visual, social media, print and web projects. The director is also the LSI liaison to the offices of KU News and Marketing and Communications.

Fee-for-Service

Besides these general responsibilities, the Communications group has expanded its purview to assisting investigators in other fee-for service Communications services including:

Developing original copy for print and web

Web site and web-based interactive features and functions

Graphic design (including graphical presentation of scientific data) for center and project print, web, product and presentations.

Video/audio - including video scripting and production, motion graphics and closed captioning

Videotaping - on-site videotaping

Scientific posters and presentations

Event planning

Photography - including arranging and overseeing professional photo shoots at research sites and providing subject model releases

Copy editing book and report manuscripts

Writing and rewriting web content

Please contact Drew Rosdahl at rosdahl@ku.edu or 785-864-0697 to discuss your project proposal or existing project.

Resources

News archive

Annual Reports

KU Resources

Media Interview Tips for Scientists

KU Brand Tool Kit (including stationery orders, licensing and trademark use

KU Identity Standards

Staff

Drew Rosdahl 
Digital Communications Manager
Phone: 785-864-0697
Email: rosdahl@ku.edu

Jen Humphrey
External Communications Manager
Phone: 785-864-6621
Email: jenhumphrey@ku.edu

Chris Lorenzen
Communications Coordinator 
Phone: 785-864-4680
Email: lorenzen@ku.edu