====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0783 from reel: L 2318 (1916-11-08 to 1918-04-29) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/174896 Title: Best Scholars Among Engineering Students May Complete Courses Summary: Engineering students with high academic standing may complete courses while serving in the military reserve corps, according to a message from Chancellor Shankel. Category: campus news Subjects: engineering education; academic policy; university administration Named Entities: Shankel, Richard [chancellor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Union of Universities in Europe Admits K.U. Summary: The University of Kansas has been admitted to the American University Union in Europe, allowing students to study at European universities. Category: campus news Subjects: international education; university alliances; academic cooperation Confidence: 0.8 Title: Senate Will Decide Today Whether Drill Cuts Will Be Allowed Summary: The University Senate will decide whether to allow cuts to military drill requirements for students. Category: campus news Subjects: university governance; military training; academic policy Confidence: 0.8 Title: Henry Allen to Talk of France Tomorrow Afternoon in Robinson Summary: Henry J. Allen, editor of the Wichita Beacon and Red Cross worker, will speak about his recent visit to France in Robinson Auditorium. Category: campus news Subjects: public lectures; international relations; war reporting Named Entities: Allen, Henry J. [editor]; Red Cross Confidence: 0.85 Title: Douglas County Exceeded Red Cross Quota, $3,600 Summary: Douglas County exceeded its Red Cross fundraising quota by $3,600, raising a total of $16,000. Category: local news Subjects: charity fundraising; Red Cross; community support Confidence: 0.8 Title: Permission to Destroy North College Given to Chancellor Strong Summary: Chancellor Strong has been given permission to destroy North College, a building constructed 52 years ago. Category: campus news Subjects: university facilities; campus development; historical preservation Named Entities: Strong, Frank [chancellor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: The War Here and Over There Summary: Coverage of war developments, including British captures, German recognition of Finland, and university responses to the war effort. Category: campus news Subjects: world war I; military service; university response Confidence: 0.75 Title: Theta Sigma Phi Will Initiate Five Thursday Summary: Theta Sigma Phi will hold its initiation ceremony for five new members on Thursday at the Kappa Kappa Gamma house. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; fraternities/sororities; campus events Confidence: 0.8 Title: Final Practices Begin for Funston Game Summary: The KU basketball team begins final practices for their upcoming game against Camp Funston, with Coach O. Hamilton leading the team. Category: sports Subjects: basketball; college athletics; team preparation Named Entities: Funston, O. Hamilton [coach] Confidence: 0.85 Title: College Will Entertain With Dance, January 19 Summary: The University will host a dance for all students on January 19, with music provided by the College Orchestra. Category: campus news Subjects: campus events; social activities; student life Confidence: 0.8 Title: Van Der Vries Escaped Injury in Eastern Wreck Summary: Professor J. N. Van der Vries escaped injury in a railroad wreck in Missouri, though other passengers were seriously wounded. Category: local news Subjects: transportation accidents; railroad safety; local news Named Entities: Van der Vries, J. N. [professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Fine Arts Faculty Will Give Concert Wednesday Summary: Faculty members from the School of Fine Arts will perform in a concert on Wednesday, featuring piano and bassoon performances. Category: arts Subjects: music performances; faculty recitals; campus arts Named Entities: Greisinger, Harriet [pianist]; Farrell, Joseph A. [bassoonist]; Carl A. Prey [pianist] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Mechanics Instructor to War Summary: Mechanics instructor Chas. W. White has been called to military service, leaving his position at the University. Category: campus news Subjects: military service; education personnel; world war I Named Entities: White, Chas. W. [instructor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Law School Profs Help Fill Out Questionnaires Summary: Law school professors are assisting with filling out questionnaires for the University's research efforts. Category: campus news Subjects: academic research; law school; community service Confidence: 0.75 Title: Class Schedules for Next Semester Made Summary: The schedule of classes for the next semester has been finalized and arranged by the University administration. Category: informational content Subjects: academic scheduling; course registration; university administration Confidence: 0.8 Title: K. U. Faculty Members Attend Scientific Meeting Summary: Several KU faculty members attended a scientific meeting in Minneapolis, presenting research and networking with colleagues. Category: campus news Subjects: academic conferences; faculty development; scientific research Named Entities: Allen, B. M. [professor]; Hyde, C. O. [professor]; Stolhand, C. A. [professor]; Nelson, W. N. [professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: K. U. Men to Attend Third Training Camp Summary: KU men will attend the third training camp at Camp Funston, with approximately 150 students participating in military training. Category: campus news Subjects: military training; student military service; world war I Named Entities: McNaught, James B. [student]; Strickland, William B. [student]; Boone, Charles B. [student] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Junior Prom Managers Announce Proper Mode of Dress for Big Party Summary: Junior Prom managers have announced dress guidelines for the upcoming prom, specifying that women may wear party dresses but must not buy new ones. Category: campus news Subjects: student events; prom guidelines; campus social life Confidence: 0.8 Title: No Coal Shortage at K. U. Summary: The University reports no coal shortage, with supplies secured to last through the winter months. Category: informational content Subjects: university operations; resource management; campus facilities Confidence: 0.8 Title: Allen to Speak at Washburn Summary: Professor B. M. Allen will speak at Washburn on topics related to zoology and biology. Category: campus news Subjects: public lectures; academic events; inter-university relations Named Entities: Allen, B. M. [professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Demand for Entomologists Summary: There is a growing demand for entomologists, with opportunities available in government and research positions. Category: informational content Subjects: career opportunities; scientific fields; employment Named Entities: Poos, Fred [entomologist] Confidence: 0.75 Title: [advertisements] Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Title: [classifieds] Category: classifieds 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. 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