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A University of Kansas Hutchinson senior has brought Ayn Rand's "objectivist" philosophy to the campus on tape.
Larry Glaser is serving this year as a representative of the Nathaniel Branden Institute associated with Miss Rand.
A Kansas editor will be elected to the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame on Kansas Editor's Day, to be held Saturday at the University of Kansas.
At a general session, Burton W. Marvin, dean of the School of Journalism, will announce the 46th deceased editor elected to the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame.
Glaser became interested in Rand while studying economics at the Foundation for Economic Education last spring.
Ayn Rand is the author of four widely read novels, the founder of a philosophical school called "Objectivism," the author of a nationally syndicated column and the co-editor of a monthly journal of ideas, "The Objectivist News Letter." Rand's philosophy is based on the premise that recognition of objective reality is necessary for the proper existence of man. From this she deduces a code of "objectivist ethics," which hold that every man has a right to lead his life free from coercion by others. Rand's two most widely read novels are "The Fountainhead" and "Atlas Shrugged."
The editors of all daily and weekly Kansas newspapers have been sent invitations to this annual event sponsored by the William Allen White School of Journalism.
State Editors' Day Here on Saturday
Atter a buffet luncheon in the Kansas Union, hosted by Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe, the journalists will attend the Kansas-Colorado football game as guests of A. C. Lonborg, director of athletics.
Three KU faculty members will participate in a conference for secondary and college teachers in the social sciences in Topeka. It will be held Saturday.
Three Profs. to Attend Confab
W. Stitt Robinson, professor of history, is co-chairman for the conference steering committee and will preside at the closing general session. Eldon Fields, professor of political science, will be a chairman of two of the six discussion groups. Alvin Schild, professor of education will be consultant to a third group.
Savings Institute to be Held
Five University officials will participate in the 14th Savings and Loan Institute for junior executives Oct. 18-20 to be held at KU.
They are Frank E. X. Dance, assistant professor of speech; Wiley S. Mitchell, acting dean of the School of Business; Robert M. Nelson, University Extension coordinator; Harold Orel, associate professor of English, and James R. Surface, vice chancellor of the University.
The program will offer two sequences of courses to acquaint executives with the savings and loan industry.
The institute is sponsored by the Kansas Savings and Loan League and the University of Kansas Extension.
KU Grad Named As AID Administrator
Leona Baumgartner, 60, a 1923 graduate of the University of Kansas, has recently been named assistant administrator of the Agency for International Development (AID).
In past years she has been commissioner of health in New York City, a job that pays $2,250 more per year than the newly appointed government position.
As an assistant secretary of state, she will head the office of human resources and social development.
In 1925 she received her M.A. in bacteriology from KU and in 1947 was presented the University of Kansas distinguished service award.
Naval Seminar to be Held
A seminar is to be held at the Naval Reserve Training Center in Kansas City, Mo. Its purpose is to provide information on appointments to the U.S. Naval Academy, the Reserve Officer Candidate Program, and other programs available through the Naval Reserve.
All students and their parents are cordially invited to attend.
The training center is located at 3100 E. 47th Street in Kansas City. The seminar will be held Oct. 21 at 2 p.m.
KU Building Safety Reigns Over Study
James R. Surface, vice chancellor of the University, said recently that although KU is willing to provide quiet study areas for students, security to the campus buildings is of primary consideration.
In a telephone conversation, he said the All Student Council must consider the need for such extra space and the University's need to "police" the classrooms. The ASC made the suggestion to keep some classrooms open at night as study areas.
"We wouldn't want a class to meet the next morning in a room littered by students studying there the night before," he said. "Nor would we want a lighted cigarette left behind or petty thievery.
"We should first determine the need for extra space," he said "No one really seems to know yet just how pressing a need there is for extra classrooms."
Streamlined Prospecting
Nickel is used in some two and one-half billion coins minted each year throughout the world.
Using airborne electronic equipment, International Nickel Company technicians are able to search for mineral deposits at a rate of 100 miles each hour exploring below water, snow, ice and surface soils.
Nickel in Coinage
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BLUE CROSS-BLUE SHIELD PLAN...
If you missed joining this outstanding supplementary student Health Care Plan during regular school enrollment, you still have time to sign up. Special Blue Cross-Blue Shield representatives will be in the business office on the first floor of Strong Hall October 1, through October 5, to help you join.
Remember, even if you were enrolled in Blue Cross-Blue Shield last semester, you must re-enroll this semester to be eligible for student Blue Cross-Blue Shield top-quality benefits.
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