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University Daily Kansan
Page 0892 from reel: NP 8426 (1999-08-16 to 1999-10-29)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/53093

Title: KU Professors Selected as HOPE Award Finalists
Summary: Eight University of Kansas professors named finalists for the Honor for the Outstanding Progressive Educator award, with winners to be announced during pregame ceremonies at Memorial Stadium.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university faculty; academic awards; educational recognition
Named Entities: Hemenway, Robert [chancellor]; Johnson, Jeff [trustee]; Knapheide, W.W. [trustee]; Broholm, John [professor]; Contoski, Victor [professor]; Dailey, Dennis [professor]; Lewis, Jerry [professor]; Frost Mason, Sally [professor]; Shaffett, Tim [professor]; Shepherd, Greg [professor]; Davenport Sypher, Beverly [professor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: CDC Suggests Getting Meningitis Vaccine Shots
Summary: A federal advisory committee recommends meningitis vaccination for college freshmen, with Watkins Memorial Health Center implementing the recommendation and offering the vaccine at $60.
Category: campus news
Subjects: public health; vaccination; disease prevention
Named Entities: Watkins, Beverly [health center]; Rock, Randall [staff]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: E-Mails Tied to Intruder, Lawrence Police Say
Summary: Lawrence police investigating two e-mails connected with criminal trespassing at a female KU student's home, with investigation ongoing.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus safety; criminal investigation; police reports
Named Entities: Nickell, Rick [sergeant]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Mortar Board Identifies Outstanding Educators
Summary: Five KU faculty members named 1999 Outstanding Educators by the University chapter of Mortar Board, a national senior honor society.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic recognition; faculty awards; university honors
Named Entities: Berg, Chuck [professor]; Carlson, Robert [professor]; Mack, Beverly [professor]; Richards, Judith [instructor]; Roskam, Jan [instructor]; Akers, Deane [professor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Endowment Association Contributes $54.1 Million
Summary: The Kansas University Endowment Association announced a record-breaking $54.1 million contribution to the University, with funds allocated to scholarships and programs.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university funding; endowments; financial support
Named Entities: Martin, Jim [president]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: University Loses to Rival in Blood-Drive Challenge
Summary: Kansas State University defeated the University of Kansas in a blood-drive challenge, with K-State collecting more blood donations.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus competitions; blood drives; charity events
Named Entities: Guerry, Bill [IFC president]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Last Liberty Tree Cut Down
Summary: The last surviving Liberty Tree, a 400-year-old tulip poplar with historical significance to American independence, was cut down in Annapolis, Maryland.
Category: local news
Subjects: historical landmarks; tree conservation; American history
Named Entities: Coleman, Gary [scientist]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: On the Record
Summary: Collection of brief campus news items including reports of stolen CDs, a car break-in, and other minor incidents.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus incidents; police reports; lost property
Confidence: 0.7

Title: On Campus
Summary: Comprehensive listing of upcoming campus events, meetings, and activities involving various student organizations and university departments.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus events; student organizations; university activities
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Et Cetera
Summary: Information about The University Daily Kansan including subscription details, publication schedule, and contact information.
Category: informational content
Subjects: newspaper information; subscriptions; publication details
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Watkins Health Center; KU Bookstores; Bottleneck
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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