====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0505 from reel: L 2334 (1937-11-16 to 1939-04-30) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/162212 Title: Kuersteiner Writes From 'Aquitania' Summary: Director Karl O. Kuersteiner of the University Symphony Orchestra writes from the White Star liner 'Aquitania' about the orchestra's upcoming first appearance at a formal Fall Concert. Category: campus news Subjects: university orchestra; symphony performances; student activities Named Entities: Kuersteiner, Karl O. [orchestra director] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Departments Get New Heads Summary: The University announces new department heads and faculty appointments across various academic departments including romance languages, bacteriology, law, military science, physics, sociology, psychology, and biochemistry. Category: campus news Subjects: university administration; faculty appointments; academic departments Named Entities: Cunningham, Glenn [assistant professor and lecturer]; Shoemaker, William H. [department head]; Eide, Richard B. [acting assistant]; Holstke, Alan [German instructor]; Lesar, H. H. [law instructor]; Smith, Carleton [military science]; Riggs, Carroll G. [military science]; Chapman, Seville [physics]; Gibson, Mildred [sociology]; Humphreys, Herbert [psychology]; Jay, Allan R. [bacteriology]; Kaser, Margaret Ruth [biochemistry]; Keokker, Vant W. [instructor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Counselors Will Meet Summary: Upperclassmen counselors will instruct freshmen in activities and characteristics of campus life at a meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 22. Category: campus news Subjects: student guidance; freshman orientation; academic advising Confidence: 0.75 Title: Band Slated for Big Week Summary: The University of Kansas band has a busy week planned with two meetings and a football game, with rehearsals and performances scheduled throughout the week. Category: campus news Subjects: university band; musical performances; student activities Confidence: 0.8 Title: To Complete Laboratory Summary: Construction will soon start on new floors at the Research Plant to complete the Hixon Laboratory for Medical Research at the University of Kansas, with funding from various sources. Category: local news Subjects: medical research; university construction; scientific facilities Named Entities: Hixon, Frank E. [director of research laboratory] Confidence: 0.75 Title: What Has MRS. WASP Got Against the Noble Oak Tree? Summary: An article discusses the 'Mrs. Wasp' and her apparent opposition to the 'Noble Oak Tree,' referencing campus traditions and student activities. Category: informational content Subjects: student organizations; campus traditions; insect symbolism Confidence: 0.7 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Lawrence Laundry and Dry Cleaners; Railway Express Agency, Inc.; Lawrence National Bank; Seymour Beauty Shop; Carters Stationery; The Cottage; Sanford's Penit; Virginia May Gift Shop 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.