====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0031_2 from reel: L 728 (1959-09-17 to 1960-08-02) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/191831 Title: 1959 Rock Chalk Skits Will Be Coeducational Summary: The 1959 Rock Chalk Skits will be coeducational for the first time, featuring five skits with a campus theme and humor, with applications due October 29. Category: campus news Subjects: student activities; theater; campus events Confidence: 0.9 Title: Great Bend Flooded, but Most Homes Safe Summary: Flood waters in Great Bend, Kansas caused some damage but most homes remained safe, with residents taking precautions and no major evacuations needed. Category: local news Subjects: natural disasters; floods; community safety Confidence: 0.85 Title: Council Position Open to Freshman Summary: The freshman representative position on the Engineering Council will be elected at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Fraser Hall, open to all engineering freshmen. Category: campus news Subjects: student government; campus leadership; engineering Confidence: 0.8 Title: Civil Service Jobs Vacant Summary: Applications are being accepted for student trainee positions with the U.S. Civil Service Commission, including scientific, technical, and accounting roles. Category: campus news Subjects: employment; student opportunities; government jobs Confidence: 0.8 Title: New Student Loan Fund Established Summary: A loan fund has been created for students in the KU School of Medicine, established with a $5,000 bequest from Dr. Frank B. Taggart. Category: campus news Subjects: financial aid; student support; university funding Confidence: 0.8 Title: Pharmacists to Keep Pace Summary: The Traveling Educational Program for Kansas Pharmacists will begin its third year, offering classes in Salina and Hays to help pharmacists keep pace with developments in their profession. Category: campus news Subjects: pharmacy education; professional development; academic programs Confidence: 0.8 Title: Engineering Professor Receives Doctorate Summary: Thurman F. McMahon, associate professor of civil engineering, has received his doctor's degree from Purdue University, with his dissertation focusing on transportation engineering. Category: campus news Subjects: academic achievement; higher education; engineering Confidence: 0.8 Title: Public Lectures to Be Presented Summary: Two public lectures will be given by Dr. K.R. Surange, director of the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany in Lucknow, India, on topics related to palaeobotany. Category: campus news Subjects: academic events; campus lectures; educational programs Confidence: 0.8 Title: Prof. Hahn in Washington, D.C. Summary: Dr. Marcus E. Hahn, assistant professor of music education, is participating in a conference on gifted students in music and art in Washington, D.C. Category: campus news Subjects: academic travel; music education; professional conferences Confidence: 0.8 Title: Radio Programs Summary: Schedule of KANU radio programs for Thursday, September 24, 1959, including Twilight Concert, Contemporary Concert, and University of the Air segments. Category: informational content Subjects: broadcasting; campus radio; entertainment Confidence: 0.8 Title: Official Bulletin Summary: Listing of campus events and notices including Pi Epsilon Pi meeting, Vox Populi gathering, and Episcopal Morning Prayer times. Category: informational content Subjects: campus announcements; events; student activities Confidence: 0.8 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Jenny Wren Meat Market; Weaver's Cosmetic Shop; Camera Center; College Motel 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.