====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0124 from reel: L 2318 (1916-11-08 to 1918-04-29) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/175555 Title: Senate Changes Grading System Summary: The University Senate has approved changes to the grading system, replacing the old A, B, C, D, E system with a new A, B, C, D system that will take effect next semester. The changes include revoking the old ruling that required eighty hours of I's and II's. Category: campus news Subjects: university administration; academic policy; student affairs Named Entities: Shankel, Richard [chancellor]; Van Dyke, Charles [professor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: W.A.A. Announce Class Schedule Summary: The Women's Athletic Association has announced their class schedule for the upcoming semester, including play eight class and two interscholastic games. The schedule includes various basketball games between freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; athletics; campus events Confidence: 0.8 Title: Kaw River Bridge Dedication Draws Many Visitors Summary: The dedication ceremony for the new Kaw River Bridge drew approximately three thousand people, including Governor George H. Hodges and other dignitaries. The bridge opening is a significant local infrastructure development. Category: local news Subjects: local infrastructure; community events; transportation Confidence: 0.8 Title: Will Have 3000 Guests Summary: The university is expecting approximately three thousand guests for an upcoming major event, though the specific nature of the event is not clearly detailed in the visible text. Category: campus news Subjects: university events; student life; campus gatherings Confidence: 0.7 Title: Moore State Geologist Summary: Dr. Raymond C. Moore has been appointed as the new State Geologist, succeeding Professor William H. Twenhofel. Moore comes from the University of Chicago and will be responsible for geological survey work in the state. Category: features/profiles Subjects: academic appointments; geology; university faculty Named Entities: Moore, Raymond C. [state geologist]; Twenhofel, William H. [professor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Bureau Issues Call for High School Instructors Summary: The University Bureau of Appointments has issued a call for high school instructors, indicating a need for qualified educators in various academic disciplines. Category: campus news Subjects: education; teacher recruitment; academic positions Confidence: 0.75 Title: Merchants Will Hear Ingersoll Summary: Local merchants will have the opportunity to hear William H. Ingersoll, a prominent business expert, speak on topics related to merchandising and business practices. Category: local news Subjects: business; commerce; local economy Named Entities: Ingersoll, William H. [business expert] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Four K.U. Journalists on St. Louis Republic Summary: Four University of Kansas journalism students have been hired by the St. Louis Republic newspaper, representing a significant opportunity for KU's journalism program. Category: campus news Subjects: journalism; student media; newspaper industry Confidence: 0.8 Title: Will Vaccinate for Smallpox Summary: The State Board of Health is advising students to take preventive measures against smallpox, with vaccination recommended as a key protection strategy. Category: campus news Subjects: public health; disease prevention; university health services Named Entities: Sippy, John J. [health official] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Lack of Funds Prevents Tagore's Coming to K.U. Summary: The University of Kansas will not be able to host Rabindranath Tagore, the renowned poet, due to lack of funding for his visit. Category: local news Subjects: cultural events; literature; funding challenges Named Entities: Tagore, Rabindranath [poet] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Biggest Party in Gym Tonight Summary: The annual Junior Prom will be held tonight in the gymnasium, featuring decorations, music, and dancing. The event is described as the biggest party of the school year. Category: campus news Subjects: student life; social events; campus activities Confidence: 0.8 Title: Income Bill Is Well Supported Summary: Students have shown strong support for the income bill, which aims to address funding needs for state schools. The measure has garnered significant backing from the student body. Category: campus news Subjects: university finance; legislation; student advocacy Confidence: 0.75 Title: One K.U. Class to Aid MacDowell Fund Summary: A University of Kansas class will be contributing to the MacDowell Fund, which supports artists and musicians. The class plans to make donations to help sustain this important cultural initiative. Category: features/profiles Subjects: music; arts funding; student contributions Confidence: 0.75 Title: Fine Arts Play Jan. 15 Summary: The Fine Arts department will be presenting 'Chimes of Normandy' on January 15. The production is currently in rehearsal and features performances from School of Fine Arts students. Category: arts Subjects: theater; performing arts; campus productions Confidence: 0.8 Title: Daily Health Hints Summary: Regular health hints and tips for students, covering topics such as life insurance, statistical health data, and practical health advice for university life. Category: informational content Subjects: health advice; wellness tips; preventive care Confidence: 0.75 Title: Moon's Shaded Side Will Be Visible Summary: An astronomical event will occur where the moon's shaded side will be visible, providing a rare opportunity for stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts to observe this phenomenon. Category: informational content Subjects: astronomy; celestial events; scientific observation Confidence: 0.75 Title: Announcements Summary: A collection of various announcements including information about women's basketball practice, band meetings, mathematics club gatherings, and other campus activities and events. Category: announcement Subjects: campus notices; upcoming events; general information Confidence: 0.7 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. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.