====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0946 from reel: L 2316 (1913-09-23 to 1915-03-17) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/175820 Title: Authorities Uphold Naismith's Invention Summary: Article discusses how authorities and encyclopedias confirm James Naismith as the true inventor of basketball, countering claims by Luther Gulick. Category: campus news Subjects: university history; sports history; basketball; academic recognition Named Entities: Naismith, James [inventor]; Gulick, Luther [historian] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Juniors Will Hold Forth in Big Mixer Summary: Third year men are expected to attend a junior mixer in Eagles Hall tonight, with entertainment and social activities planned. Category: campus news Subjects: student activities; social events; class traditions Confidence: 0.8 Title: Valgren to Leave Faculty Summary: V. N. Valgren, assistant professor of economics, will leave the University at the end of the semester to take a position with the Bureau of Markets, Department of Agriculture in Washington. Category: campus news Subjects: faculty changes; economics department; academic appointments Named Entities: Valgren, V. N. [economics professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Dance First Move to Clear Union Debt Summary: The Men's Student Council announces plans for a gymnasium hop on February 9 to help clear the debt of the defunct Student Union. Category: campus news Subjects: student government; financial management; student union Confidence: 0.8 Title: Soph Medics Prepare to Go to Rosedale Summary: Twenty-nine sophomore medical students plan to begin work at Rosedale in February, with details about their assignments and responsibilities. Category: campus news Subjects: medical students; community service; student organizations Confidence: 0.75 Title: Women's Prom February 12 Summary: The Women's Student Government Association announces plans for the First Annual Women's Prom to be held on February 12 in Robinson Gymnasium. Category: campus news Subjects: student activities; social events; traditions Confidence: 0.8 Title: U. G. Mitchell an Editor Summary: Professor U. G. Mitchell of the mathematics department has been appointed editor of the American Mathematical Monthly, a prestigious academic journal. Category: campus news Subjects: faculty appointments; mathematics department; academic publications Named Entities: Mitchell, U. G. [mathematics professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Hoffman to Take Part in Manhattan Campaign Summary: Conrad Hoffman, a KU student, will participate in a campaign event in Manhattan, assisting with evangelistic work under the direction of Rev. Dad Elliott. Category: campus news Subjects: student activities; political engagement; campaigns Named Entities: Hoffman, Conrad [student] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Soph Hop to Have Haley and Six Piece Orchestra Summary: The sophomore hop will feature George Haley and his six-piece orchestra providing music for the event. Category: campus news Subjects: student activities; music; social events Named Entities: Haley, George [orchestra leader] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Library Squad Busy While Students Cram Summary: Library staff remain busy assisting students with reference materials and research as exam period approaches. Category: campus news Subjects: academic support; library services; student life Confidence: 0.75 Title: Lots of Actors at K. U. Summary: The University Dramatic Club has a large cast for their upcoming production, with many students participating in various roles. Category: campus news Subjects: theater; student activities; drama club Confidence: 0.75 Title: War Has Not Kept Nursery Supplies Away Summary: Despite the European war, nursery supplies are still arriving and available, though there have been some delays and shortages. Category: campus news Subjects: war impact; nursery supplies; economics Confidence: 0.7 Title: Quills Have New Home Summary: The Quill Club has secured a new meeting location in the Philippine Room of the library. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; meeting locations; traditions Confidence: 0.75 Title: Gets Maps Series Summary: The University has acquired a new series of geological maps for the Department of Geology, expanding research resources. Category: campus news Subjects: academic resources; geography; library acquisitions Confidence: 0.7 Title: Druggist to Address Chemists Summary: Doctor Wood of the Parke-Davis Drug Co. will give a lecture on pharmaceutical chemistry to students and faculty. Category: campus news Subjects: academic lectures; chemistry; professional development Named Entities: Wood, Doctor [lecturer] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Engineer Talks to Freshmen Summary: F. B. Uhrig, an engineer from Kansas City, addresses freshmen in the School of Engineering about career opportunities. Category: campus news Subjects: academic orientation; engineering; student guidance Named Entities: Uhrig, F. B. [engineer] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Twenhofel Starts Geology Paper Summary: Professor T. W. Twenhofel begins work on a geological paper focusing on Russian and Scandinavian geology. Category: campus news Subjects: academic research; geology; faculty work Named Entities: Twenhofel, T. W. [geology professor] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Classes for the Second Semester Summary: Information about class schedules and enrollment procedures for the upcoming second semester at the University of Kansas. Category: campus news Subjects: academic calendar; class schedules; enrollment Confidence: 0.75 Title: Varsity Squad Practices Game Summary: The Varsity basketball squad holds practice sessions in preparation for upcoming games against conference opponents. Category: sports Subjects: basketball; team practice; athletic training Confidence: 0.8 Title: European War Brings Social Science Now Summary: The ongoing European war has brought new attention and relevance to the field of social sciences at the university. Category: editorial Subjects: war impact; social sciences; academic response Confidence: 0.7 Title: Wind Prevents Flooding Potter Lake for Skating Summary: Strong winds have prevented flooding of Potter Lake, which was planned for ice skating activities. Category: campus news Subjects: weather; recreation; campus facilities Confidence: 0.75 Title: All Juniors and Seniors Must File Major Report Summary: Juniors and seniors are reminded that they must file their major reports with the college faculty by a specified deadline. Category: campus news Subjects: academic requirements; student records; administration Confidence: 0.8 Title: K. U. Engineers Take Up Program at Topeka Summary: University of Kansas engineering students participate in a program in Topeka, likely involving practical training or professional engagement. Category: campus news Subjects: engineering; professional development; student activities Confidence: 0.75 Title: Laura E. Lockwood to Be Commencement Speaker Summary: Laura E. Lockwood, a professor at Wellesley College, has been selected to deliver the commencement address for the University of Kansas graduation ceremony. Category: campus news Subjects: commencement; speakers; academic ceremonies Named Entities: Lockwood, Laura E. [commencement speaker] Confidence: 0.8 Title: K. U. Will Host to Chemists on Saturday Summary: The University of Kansas will host a meeting of the American Chemical Society on Saturday, January 23. Category: campus news Subjects: academic conferences; chemistry; professional meetings 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. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.