====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0208 from reel: NP 6848 (1996-08-17 to 1996-10-31) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/49071 Title: New Honors Director Announced Summary: Barbara Schowen has been appointed as the new honors director at the University of Kansas, replacing the acting director. The article details her background as an associate professor and her responsibilities in the honors program. Category: campus news Subjects: university administration; academic appointments; honors program Named Entities: Schowen, Barbara [honors director]; Klayder, Mary [associate director]; Frost-Mason, Sally [dean of liberal arts and sciences] Confidence: 0.9 Title: CLAS to Reward 4.0s With a T-Shirt Summary: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will reward students with 4.0 GPAs with a T-shirt designed by students. Dean Sally Frost-Mason announced the contest with a $250 prize for the winning design. Category: campus news Subjects: academic achievement; student recognition; college of liberal arts and sciences Named Entities: Frost-Mason, Sally [dean of liberal arts and sciences]; Flora, Ware [sophomore] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Poll Says Most Americans Disapprove of Gay Wedlock Summary: The Harris Poll released findings showing that 61% of Americans disapprove of gay marriage, with opposition stronger among older Americans and those with less education. Category: national news Subjects: public opinion; gay marriage; social attitudes Named Entities: The Associated Press Confidence: 0.8 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: I Can't Believe It's Yogurt!; The Pool Room; Jayhawk Spirit; Wild Things 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.