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University Daily Kansan
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https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/107592

Title: KU Summer Theatre to Open 'Godspell'
Summary: The University of Kansas Summer Theatre will present 'Godspell,' a popular musical adaptation of the Gospel according to St. Matthew, from July 23 through August 1 at the Crafton-Preyer Theatre.
Category: campus news
Subjects: theater productions; summer programs; university events
Named Entities: Shankel, Richard [chancellor]; Johnson, Maria [student body president]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Collaboration Works to Improve Teaching
Summary: The University of Kansas will lead a collaboration of northeastern Kansas educators to improve teacher preparation in science and math using a $2.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
Category: campus news
Subjects: education reform; teacher training; university partnerships
Confidence: 0.8

Title: New Director Named to Employment Office
Summary: Gail Rooney, a Wayne State College assistant professor, has been appointed as the new director of the University Career and Employment Services office, starting August 23.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; employment services; personnel changes
Named Entities: Rooney, Gail [employment director]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Unique Degree Offered at Edwards Campus
Summary: The University of Kansas will offer a Master's degree in Construction Management at the Edwards Campus starting this fall, the only one of its kind in the area.
Category: campus news
Subjects: higher education; academic programs; construction management
Confidence: 0.8

Title: E.M.U. Theatre to Show Student's Original Play
Summary: E.M.U. Theatre will present 'Living Pleasantly with Others,' an original play by Melissa Shimkovitz, Glenview, Ill., junior, at 8 p.m. July 21.
Category: campus news
Subjects: theater productions; student work; performing arts
Confidence: 0.8

Title: New Director to Join Tele-Networking Services
Summary: John H. Louis, executive director of a 20-member educational technology consortium, has been named director of KU Networking and Telecommunications Services, starting September 7.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; technology services; personnel changes
Named Entities: Louis, John H. [tele-networking director]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: High Bids Delay Construction of Hall
Summary: Higher than expected bids have delayed the construction of a new scholarship hall, with ground breaking now expected for the first week of July.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university construction; budget issues; facility development
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Lawrence Theater Looks for New Cast
Summary: Auditions for the Lawrence Community Theatre's season opener, 'Fiddler on the Roof,' will be held August 9 and 10.
Category: local news
Subjects: theater auditions; community arts; performing arts
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Rock Star Returns Home to Attend School Reunion
Summary: Melissa Etheridge is returning to her Leavenworth High School class reunion, where she will perform and sign autographs.
Category: national news
Subjects: celebrity news; music industry; high school reunions
Named Entities: Etheridge, Melissa [musician]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: New Board of Regents to Perform New Duties
Summary: The new Board of Regents will have expanded responsibilities including oversight of vocational-technical schools and community colleges.
Category: local news
Subjects: education governance; state policy; higher education
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Jefferson Commons
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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