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University Daily Kansan
Page 0205 from reel: L 3329 (1992-01-15 to 1992-07-22)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/125951

Title: Attaining Cultural Insight Is Goal, Visiting Prof Says
Summary: KU professor Kwabena Nketia discusses the importance of cultural understanding during Black History Month, emphasizing the need to explore different cultures beyond superficial knowledge.
Category: campus news
Subjects: cultural education; Black History Month; diversity awareness
Named Entities: Nketia, Kwabena [professor]; Drayton, Arthur [head of African and African-American studies]; Norman, Norma [associate director of minority affairs]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Program Focuses on Homeless Problems
Summary: Panel discussion on homelessness in Lawrence highlights the devastating effects of Reagan-era budget cuts on homeless services and advocates for increased federal and local support.
Category: local news
Subjects: homelessness; social services; Reagan era policies
Named Entities: Simons, Bob [director of Project Acceptance]; Johnson, Paul [executive director of Public Assistance Coalition]; Swall, Forrest [associate professor of social welfare]; Chavez, Jeanie [attorney specializing in human rights]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Officials: Current Tensions Between Japan, U.S. Won't Hurt in Long Term
Summary: Local officials and KU faculty discuss current tensions between Japan and the U.S., expressing optimism that the relationship will remain strong despite short-term economic and political disagreements.
Category: local news
Subjects: international relations; Japan-U.S. relations; trade policy
Named Entities: Schrodt, Philip [professor of political science]; Decedue, Charles [executive director of KU's Higuchi Biosciences Center]; Toebben, Gary [president of Lawrence Chamber of Commerce]; Walters, Bob [Lawrence mayor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: University Panel to Study Sexual Harassment Policy
Summary: A newly formed university committee will review and potentially revise the sexual harassment policy, addressing concerns about current procedures and definitions.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university policy; sexual harassment; academic governance
Named Entities: Martin, Jenny [staff writer]; Shankel, Del [interim executive vice chancellor]; Wick, Sandra [assistant director of college honors program and chair]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Power Plant
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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