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I consider this my first exploration of rebar as a material and as a symbol of my Arab identity. As a material, I find it compelling that rebar is can only be seen when a building is destroyed, otherwise it is invisible. As the child of a Syrian…

Letter from Dr. Naismith to Chancellor Frank Strong, Dec. 19, 1914. Naismith then serving as President of the Society of Directors of Physical Education in Colleges.

Dr. Naismith wrote speeches, essays and articles on a variety of topics including the interrelation of high school and college athletics, swimming, and the development of character through athletics. Here is an example of one of his publications.

Dr. Naismith kept careful records concerning the physical development of students at KU. This sheet shows detailed measurements of arms, legs, shoulders, etc.

This photo depicts the ICL facility located in North Lawrence emitting its distinctive orange glow during nighttime operations. Exposed against a pitch black sky, the plant becomes an island of light isolated from its surrounding environment. However…

A bout of insomnia and an influx of thick fog motivated me to walk around Lawrence with my camera late one night. I came across this view of a famous campus statue (created by Elden C. Tefft) in which it seemed to be surrounded by a halo of light…

Having found myself walking along the banks of the Kansas River with a lighter, camera, and a left-behind chair, I did what simply seemed to feel right at the time. To me, this image evokes themes of loss, isolation, and grief, but perhaps also…

Publication of the Urban League of Greater New York, Vol. 1, No. 6