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University Daily Kansan
Page 0148 from reel: L 2813 (1985-08-21 to 1985-12-05)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/27369

Title: Dean Continues to Elude School
Summary: The School of Engineering continues its search for a new dean after a year without permanent leadership, with applications coming from across the country and a search committee working to find suitable candidates.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; faculty hiring; academic leadership
Named Entities: Kondratieff, Nicolette [staff writer]; Green, Don [professor]; Smith, William [acting dean]; Kraft, David [former dean]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Prof Finds Goal in Accident
Summary: Professor Ray Tricker, who became paralyzed in an accident, discusses how he adapted to his condition and continues his research and teaching at KU, including running marathons and playing piano.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: faculty profiles; disability accommodation; personal achievement
Named Entities: Tricker, Ray [professor of health, physical education and recreation]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: KU Seeking Insurance Company
Summary: The University of Kansas is seeking a new insurance company for liability coverage after ending its relationship with the previous provider, with the American Association of University Professors involved in the search process.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; insurance; risk management
Named Entities: Benjamin, Jennifer [staff writer]; Shapiro, Sid [professor of law]; Cobb, Robert [executive vice chancellor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: National Geographic Includes KU in Story
Summary: National Geographic magazine features the University of Kansas in an article about Kansas, highlighting the university's reputation and academic programs.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university recognition; media coverage; academic reputation
Named Entities: Maggard, Liz [staff writer]; Tarpy, Cliff [alumnus]; Reeder, Dan [former editor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Peers Honor Hall Alumnus
Summary: Pearson Hall residents establish a scholarship in honor of alumnus Rodney Sibbitt, who recently passed away, to recognize his contributions to the hall community.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student life; hall of residence; scholarships
Named Entities: Sibbitt, Rodney [alumnus]; Langa, John [resident director]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Police Chase Driver of Stolen Pick-Up
Summary: Lawrence police pursue a suspect driving a stolen blue Chevrolet pick-up truck through downtown Lawrence, with the chase ending after the vehicle crashed into a lightpole.
Category: local news
Subjects: law enforcement; vehicle theft; police activity
Confidence: 0.75

Title: News Briefs
Summary: Collection of brief announcements including language session, study workshop, and reading seminar offerings from the Student Assistance Center, plus scholarship information and weather forecast.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus events; student services; academic support
Confidence: 0.7

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: SUA & Redline; House of White Horse
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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