====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0496 from reel: NP 9601 (2001-08-20 to 2001-12-13) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/31345 Title: Giant Steps, Part 1: The University of Kansas' Department of Music and Dance Takes a Fresh Perspective Summary: In-depth profile of KU's music and dance department under new leadership, covering program strengths, challenges, and future plans including facility improvements and national recognition efforts. Category: features/profiles Subjects: university departments; music education; dance programs; academic administration Named Entities: Mallett, Lawrence [department chair]; Gailey, Dan [jazz studies director]; Montgomery, Marie [dean of fine arts]; Albin, John [reporter] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Photo: The Royal University of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Performs Dance, the Spirit of Cambodia at the Lied Cen... Summary: Performance photo of Cambodian dance troupe at KU's Lied Center, part of the department of music and dance events. Category: photos/graphics Subjects: cultural performances; international arts; dance troupes Named Entities: Royal University of Fine Arts (Phnom Penh, Cambodia) Confidence: 0.85 Title: Photo: KU Students at Jennifer VanBruggen's Performance of Butterfly Kiss in September Summary: Photo of KU students observing a theatrical performance in an outdoor cage installation on campus. Category: photos/graphics Subjects: student performances; theater productions; campus events Named Entities: VanBruggen, Jennifer [performer] Confidence: 0.8 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.