====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0742 from reel: NP 4734 (1994-01-11 to 1994-05-03) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/129347 Title: Depleted Department Filling the Ranks Summary: The microbiology department is rebuilding its staff after experiencing significant faculty departures, with three new hires including Marcia Chan and plans to fill additional positions. Category: campus news Subjects: university departments; faculty hiring; academic staffing Named Entities: Chan, Marcia [microbiology professor]; Shankel, Del [microbiology professor]; Budig, Gene [chancellor] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Powwow Celebrates Native-American Culture Summary: The Native American Student Association hosts an annual powwow featuring traditional dance, drum music, and cultural activities to celebrate Native American heritage. Category: campus news Subjects: cultural events; Native American heritage; student organizations Named Entities: Baldwin, M.C. [Native American Student Association]; Frank, Lyle [Haskell Indian Nations University] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Circumcision Panelists Decry Ritual Summary: A panel discussion on female circumcision as part of African Awareness Week, with panelists criticizing the practice as a violation of women's rights. Category: campus news Subjects: cultural practices; women's health; human rights Named Entities: Frost, Enid-Mai [African Affairs Student Association president]; Mayo, Fonda [panelist]; Ahmed, Muneer [panelist] Confidence: 0.85 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Hair Experts Design Team; Jaybowl; Tenderloin; Blue Heron's; Jayhawk Bookstore; The Etc. Shop; The University Daily Kansan Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.