====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0388_1 from reel: L 725 (1956-09-10 to 1957-08-02) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/196108 Title: Speedy Mechanical 'Brain' Will Soon Solve Problems Summary: The University has purchased an IBM 650 computer for research and teaching mathematics, engineering, and business courses, with installation planned for March. Category: campus news Subjects: university technology; computer science; academic computing Named Entities: IBM 650 Confidence: 0.9 Title: Pharmacists Earn Honors Summary: Ten students in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Kansas are listed on the dean's fall honor roll. Category: campus news Subjects: academic achievement; pharmacy school; university recognition Named Entities: John R. Kramer; Bill J. Price; Jon B. Holman; James E. Salyer; Dan F. Schrepel; Pratt; Max J. Starns; Louis S. Colella; M. Orlene Crone; Raymond E. Davis; Robert O. Lott Confidence: 0.85 Title: Contest Open for Writers Summary: College students may enter the annual Washington Square Contest sponsored by the Writing Center of New York University's Division of General Education, with categories for short stories, magazine articles, and poetry. Category: campus news Subjects: student competitions; creative writing; literary contests Confidence: 0.8 Title: Athletic Funds Eyed Summary: The University of Kansas is considering funding for a multi-purpose building, with discussion about athletic facilities and financial planning. Category: campus news Subjects: university athletics; athletic funding; sports finance Named Entities: Karl Klooz; Max Milbourn Confidence: 0.75 Title: Photo Contest Deadline Thursday Summary: The deadline for University Daily Kansan picture contest entries has been extended to 5 p.m. Thursday, with winners to be announced Friday. Category: campus news Subjects: student photography; campus competitions; visual arts Confidence: 0.8 Title: Museum to Play Verdi Work Summary: Verdi's 'La Forza del Destino' will be featured at the Museum of Art's recital series, with performances scheduled for today and Friday. Category: campus news Subjects: arts events; classical music; university performances Confidence: 0.85 Title: Official Bulletin Summary: A collection of campus announcements including museum events, student organization meetings, and academic activities scheduled for today and upcoming days. Category: campus news Subjects: university announcements; campus events; student activities Confidence: 0.8 Title: Tau Sigma to Perform Summary: Tau Sigma, a modern dance fraternity, will perform for the Music Guild of the University of Kansas Medical Center at Kansas City Friday evening. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; dance performances; campus entertainment Confidence: 0.85 Title: Best Library to Win $100 Summary: A contest will judge private libraries based on age, rarity, and monetary value, with the winning collection receiving $100. Category: campus news Subjects: library competition; student recognition; academic achievement Confidence: 0.8 Title: Psychology Group to Meet Tonight Summary: The Psychology Colloquium will meet at 8:00 p.m. in the Pine Room of the Student Union, featuring Dr. Eugene Gollin speaking on 'Individual Differences in Perception and Cognition'. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; academic lectures; psychology events Named Entities: Dr. Eugene Gollin Confidence: 0.85 Title: Valentine Party for Students' Wives Summary: A get-acquainted Valentine party for students' wives will be held at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, in the Spooner Hall lounge. Category: campus news Subjects: student events; social gatherings; Valentine's Day celebrations Confidence: 0.8 Title: Engineering Group Elects New Officers Summary: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers elected new officers including Robert L. Parker as president and other leadership positions. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; engineering society; leadership elections Named Entities: Robert L. Parker; Lawrence senior; Robert L. Love; Kenneth W. Miller; Jay Ochs Confidence: 0.85 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: M-G-M; Jayhawker; Assembly of God Fund; Varsity; Mosser-Wolf; Haynes & Keene; Psychology Group; Campus Organization; Psychology Colloquium Category: advertisements Confidence: 1.0 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.