====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0054 from reel: L 2335 (1939-05-02 to 1940-10-08) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/161583 Title: Launch Drive to Raise Funds for Establishing Men's Dormitory Summary: The University launches a fundraising drive to establish a men's dormitory through the Endowment association, with plans to purchase and equip historic Brynwood Place. Category: campus news Subjects: university housing; fundraising; student facilities Named Entities: Templin, Olin [secretary of Endowment association]; Cooke, Thornton [president of Endowment association]; Simons, Dolph [president of alumni association]; Beal, George [Lawrence]; Nichols, Raymond [Lawrence]; Gagliardo, Domenico [Lawrence]; Holmes, C.B. [Lawrence]; Stevens, R.B. [Lawrence] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Summerfield Scholarships Awarded 15 Summary: Fifteen Summerfield scholarships awarded to new freshman winners selected from over 275 high school boys who took the examination. Category: campus news Subjects: scholarships; academic achievement; student awards Named Entities: Templin, Olin [chairman of Summerfield scholarship committee] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Twelve Apply for Dance Post by 3 O'Clock Summary: Twelve students apply for the Dance Manager position with a 3 o'clock deadline for the job. Category: campus news Subjects: student activities; dance management; campus positions Confidence: 0.8 Title: Will Publish Complete History of University Summary: Plans underway to publish a complete history of the University, with work to be divided into several volumes. Category: campus news Subjects: university history; academic publications; historical documentation Named Entities: Mitchell, U.G. [chairman of Seventieth Anniversary committee]; Skilton, Charles [professor of mathematics] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Students to Direct K.U. Symphony Summary: Students will direct the University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Professor Charles Skilton. Category: campus news Subjects: student leadership; music; orchestra Named Entities: Skilton, Charles [professor of mathematics] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Big Six Track Meet Under Way at Ames, Iowa Summary: The Big Six track meet begins at Ames, Iowa with Kansas ranking high in Conference Tussle. Category: sports Subjects: track and field; college athletics; Big Six Conference Named Entities: Winn, Larry [Member of Kansas Sports Staff] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Spring Drags Out Poetical Talent of a Chem Student Summary: Chemistry student Henry Werner's poetic talent is highlighted in this feature on his dual interests in chemistry and poetry. Category: features/profiles Subjects: student achievements; chemistry; poetry Named Entities: Werner, Henry [chemistry student]; Templin, Olin [professor of chemistry] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Mrs. Watkins' Statement Summary: Elizabeth Watkins provides a statement about Brynwood Place, the property being considered for the new men's dormitory. Category: features/profiles Subjects: university history; Brynwood Place; local history Named Entities: Watkins, Elizabeth [author of statement] Confidence: 0.8 Title: They Nuckled, and It Was No Laffer Matter Summary: A humorous account of a campus club meeting involving Rolla Nuckles and other members, with various anecdotes about club activities. Category: features/profiles Subjects: student organizations; campus humor; fraternity activities Named Entities: Nuckles, Rolla [club sponsor]; Laffer, [club member] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Have You Heard? Well I Have Summary: Collection of brief campus news items and announcements including Dean Werner's comments and other campus happenings. Category: informational content Subjects: campus news; student activities; announcements Confidence: 0.7 Title: On the Shin Summary: A humor column by Jimmy Robertson featuring various light-hearted observations and anecdotes about campus life. Category: informational content Subjects: student humor; campus life; opinion Named Entities: Robertson, Jimmy [author] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Photo: Map Showing Proposed Location of New Men's Dormitory Summary: Map illustrating the proposed location for the new men's dormitory at the University of Kansas. Category: photos/graphics Subjects: university planning; campus facilities; dormitory construction Confidence: 0.9 Title: Photo: Brynwood Place, the Property Being Considered for the New Men's Dormitory Summary: Photograph of Brynwood Place, the historic property being considered for purchase and conversion into a men's dormitory. 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