====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0030_2 from reel: L 2345 (1950-05-12 to 1951-04-10) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/149410 Title: KU Has Only Seismograph in Middle West Summary: The University of Kansas has installed a seismograph machine in Lindley Hall, making it the only such device in the Middle West. The machine will begin permanent operation in the fall and connect with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey network. Category: campus news Subjects: university research; geology; scientific equipment Named Entities: Dreyer, R. M. [geology department chairman] Confidence: 0.85 Title: 1950-'51 Budget Set at $9,073,146 Summary: The Kansas Board of Regents approved a $9,073,146 budget for the University of Kansas for the 1950-51 fiscal year, representing a $1,067,399 increase over the previous year. The budget includes funding for the KU Medical Center and various academic departments. Category: campus news Subjects: university budget; academic funding; financial planning Confidence: 0.8 Title: Wreck Injures Two Students Summary: Two University of Kansas students were injured in an automobile accident at Lone Star Lake. Robert Skinner and Burley Van-Dergriff were taken to Watkins Memorial Hospital with injuries including a concussion and internal injuries. Category: campus news Subjects: student safety; automobile accidents; campus incidents Named Entities: Skinner, Robert [student]; Van-Dergriff, Burley [student] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Whistling Swan Is Latest Addition to Museum Exhibits Summary: A rare whistling swan, presented to the University by Frank Hodges, has been added to the Museum of Natural History exhibits. The swan was shot by Hodges and is now part of a 'habitat group' exhibit. Category: features/profiles Subjects: natural history; museum collections; wildlife exhibits Named Entities: Hodges, Frank [businessman]; Hall, E. R. [museum director]; Malott, Deane W. [chancellor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: House Counselors Names Due Soon Summary: Presidents of men's organized houses who have not submitted their selections for house counselors should do so by Wednesday, May 24, according to the dean of men's office. Category: campus news Subjects: student housing; university administration; residence life Confidence: 0.75 Title: New Science Hall Is in the Blueprint Stage Summary: Plans for a new science hall at the University of Kansas are in the blueprint preparation stage. The $2 million building will house the School of Pharmacy, departments of chemistry and physics, and feature approximately 184,000 square feet of floor space. Category: campus news Subjects: university construction; academic facilities; campus development Named Entities: Wilson, J. J. [university business manager] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Architect Tells of House Building Summary: St. Louis architect Harris Armstrong discusses modern house building principles in a talk before architectural students. He emphasizes the importance of good design that serves both body and spirit. Category: features/profiles Subjects: architecture; residential design; university housing Named Entities: Armstrong, Harris [architect] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Photo: Aerial View of Proposed Science Building and Campus Additions Summary: Aerial photograph showing proposed locations for new science building and field house on the University of Kansas campus. The image includes labeled views of Memorial Stadium, Campanile, and other campus landmarks. Category: photos/graphics Subjects: campus planning; architectural rendering; university development Confidence: 0.8 Title: [advertisements] 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.