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University Daily Kansan
Page 0149 from reel: NP 8426 (1999-08-16 to 1999-10-29)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/53836

Title: KU Faculty Surprised With Kemper Awards
Summary: Three faculty members received surprise visits from Provost David Shulenburger during their classes to announce Kemper Fellowships for Teaching Excellence.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university faculty; academic awards; faculty recognition
Named Entities: Shulenburger, David [provost]; Francisco, Ron [professor]; Ford, Allen [professor]; Shortridge, James R. [professor]; Martin, Jim [president]; Gonzales, Mark [community president]; Kemper, W.T. [donor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Safety Office Gets Computers, Adds to Staff
Summary: The KU Public Safety Office is implementing new computer systems and hiring additional staff, including a new public safety officer position funded by a grant.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus safety; police technology; university administration
Named Entities: Terry, Michael [writer]; Reynolds, Shawn [public safety officer]; Mallen, Troy [sergeant]; Bailey, Lt. Schuyler [officer]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Hurricane Hits Texas, Misses Coastal Cities
Summary: Hurricane Bret made landfall in Texas, causing significant damage but sparing major coastal cities as it weakened before reaching land.
Category: national news
Subjects: natural disasters; hurricanes; weather events
Named Entities: Max Mayfield [National Hurricane Center]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: GOP Hopefuls Sign Gay-Related Pledge
Summary: Several Republican presidential candidates signed a pledge to oppose allowing gay or lesbian couples to adopt children and to promote the right of organizations to exclude homosexuals.
Category: national news
Subjects: political campaigns; gay rights; Republican Party
Named Entities: Quayle, Dan [vice president]; Keys, Alan [radio host]; Forbes, Steve [publisher]; Hatch, Orrin [senator]; Bauer, Gary [senator]; Buchanan, Pat [commentator]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Sagan Biography Reveals Scientist's Passion for Pot
Summary: A new biography of Carl Sagan reveals the renowned astronomer was an avid marijuana smoker, a detail that has sparked controversy.
Category: national news
Subjects: scientific biography; astronomy; controversial topics
Named Entities: Sagan, Carl [astronomer]; Davidson, Keay [writer]; Gore, Al [vice president]; Bradley, Bill [senator]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: FBI Looks Into Possible Theater Terrorism
Summary: The FBI is investigating a series of smoke bomb incidents at theaters across the country, including in Merriam, Kansas.
Category: local news
Subjects: law enforcement; terrorism investigations; theater safety
Named Entities: Lanza, Jeff [spokesman]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: North Korean Press Criticizes War Games
Summary: North Korean media criticized joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, calling them provocative and unnecessary.
Category: national news
Subjects: international relations; North Korea; military exercises
Named Entities: Associated Press
Confidence: 0.8

Title: On Campus
Summary: Collection of campus announcements including KU Envoys meeting, HorrorZombies Men's Ultimate Frisbee Club, and Non-Traditional Students Organization events.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus events; student organizations; university activities
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Et Cetera
Summary: Information about The University Daily Kansan including subscription rates, publication schedule, and submission guidelines for campus events.
Category: informational content
Subjects: newspaper information; subscription details; publication policies
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Lawrence Athletic Club North; Community Mercantile Co-Op
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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