====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0668 from reel: NP 7853 (1998-08-17 to 1999-01-22) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/47560 Title: Fine Arts Dean to Step Down, Return to Full-Time Teaching Summary: Dean Peter Thompson announces his resignation from the School of Fine Arts to return to full-time teaching, effective at the end of the academic year. The article details his contributions to the school since 1985, including improvements to the Fine Arts curriculum and facilities. Category: campus news Subjects: university administration; academic leadership; faculty appointments Named Entities: Thompson, Peter [dean of Fine Arts]; Anderson, Steve [music and dance chairman]; McCrea, Judy [art department chairwoman]; Shulenburger, David [provost] Confidence: 0.9 Title: KC Art Museum Unveils Tornado, Farm Paintings Summary: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City displays works by John Steuart Curry, including paintings of tornadoes and farm life. The exhibition explores themes of rural America and features 50 works by the artist. Category: local news Subjects: art exhibitions; museum events; regional art Named Entities: Curry, John Steuart [artist]; Keough, Margaret [public information associate]; Eldredge, Charles [professor of American art] Confidence: 0.85 Title: 1998 Anderson Chandler Lecture Summary: The University of Kansas School of Business hosts the 1998 Anderson Chandler Lecture featuring Philip M. Condit, Chairman and CEO of The Boeing Company, speaking on 'Change & Challenge: Engineering the 21st Century'. Category: announcement Subjects: lectures; academic events; engineering Named Entities: Condit, Philip M. [Chairman and CEO, The Boeing Company] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Minority Law Day Summary: The University of Kansas School of Law hosts Minority Law Day on Saturday, October 17, 1998, providing information on admission procedures, financial aid, LSAT, career opportunities, and student life at the law school. Category: announcement Subjects: law school events; diversity; legal education Confidence: 0.8 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: The University of Kansas School of Law; KU Bookstores; The Kansan; Writer's Roosts; Pre-Law Fair; University of Kansas School of Business 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.