Famed Author to Give Readings and Lectures
Langston Hughes, American poet, playwright and novelist, will read his poetry and talk on "The Making of a Poem," at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Mr. Hughes' visit is sponsored by SUA, Watson Library, and the English Department.
LANGSTON HUGHES
Born in Joplin, Mo., Mr. Hughes spent most of his early youth in Lawrence. There are references in his works to Lawrence and KU.
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Mr. Hughes is currently on a transcontinental speaking tour. While at KU, he will talk to several English classes as well as holding
readings at the Kansas Union. From 10:30 a.m. to noon on Oct. 8 he will autograph his books in the Union Bookstore.
Known primarily as a poet, he is also versatile in other fields. His poems in "The Weary Blues" are well known for their use of jazz rhythms. He has written several plays which have been staged in New York City. He has also written two books of short stories and a novel. Among his other works are the libretto for the opera "Troubled Island."
Mr. Hughes was a Rosenwald Fellow in 1941 and a Guggenheim fellow in 1955. ___
KU faculty members will attend the annual fall conference of the Kansas Library Assn. at Parsons from Oct. 9-11.
Faculty to Attend Library Meeting
Dr. L. W. Seagondollar, associate professor of physics, will speak at the first general session on "Recent Technological and Military Developments."
Robert Vosper, director of libraries, will preside at the Author's Banquet and at the banquet honoring trustees.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1958
Miss Laura Neiswanger and John Glinka of the library staff will lead group discussions at the Problem Clinic. Bee Harvey of radio station KFKU will participate in a storytelling festival. Robert L. Talmadge of the library staff is chairman of the college librarian's section of the association and will preside at their meeting.
A KU scholarship hall resident posted the following problem on the hall bulletin board, with* a challenge to all amateur mathematicians to show their skill:
It's a People Pickin' Problem
“A’ can pick three big red apples in one minute and ‘B’ can pick three big red apples in two-thirds the time it takes ‘A.’ If ‘A’ and ‘B’ pick together for 10 minutes, how many big red apples will be left on the tree?”
Not to be outdone, the culprit's roommate tacked up a problem of his own, which read:
"If 'A' can pick seven apples in four minutes and 'B' can pick six apples in three minutes, how many apples could be picked in one hour if they used people?"
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Entomology Club, 4:00 p.m., 301 Snow
Interdepartmental Colloquium, 4 p.m.
Room 109, Marvin Hall Dr. T. Charles
Hhelvey, professor of radiation biolo-
gies will speak on "Man Machine
Systems."
El Atenco anuncia su primera reunión del ano, este mierceros primero de Marqués y su tercera de Charluis por los Sres. Brenner, estudiantes de KU que acaban de volver de Nicaragua, donde vivian como misiones. Asistan y conozcan a los profesores y
TOMORROW
United Presbyterian Women noon Juncheon. United Presbyterian Center. 1220 Oread. Social pronouncements of general assocoy. All Presbyterian women noon
Circle K. Club, 7:30 p.m. in Orend Beach. Explore Smith on his South Sea Explorations movie: All college men interested in this organization are invited to attend an organization now cordially invited to attend.
Quill Club at 7:30 p.m., Pine Room of the Union, Manuscript reading.
ASC Housing Committee hearing on
sunsyside at 30 p.m., 305 c in Union.
Emeritus invited.
TODAY
Robert R. Sokal, dept. of entomology on the Resistance Symposium in Panama.
WELCOME
to the Campus Hangout NEW GOLDEN ARROW 9th & Walnut DINING & DANCING NIGHTLY
La première reunion du Cercle Francais aura lieu mercredi a quatre heures dans la fontaine 806 de l'union. Tous ceux qui intresse au francais sont cordialement invites.
THURSDAY
KU Amateur Radio Operator Club, 7:30 p.m., 201 E.I. Lab. Interested persons are invited. Organizational meeting. KU Amateur Radio Operator Club sends "Core of Christianity." Paul Little is the speaker; 7:30 p.m., Parlor A in Union.
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