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University Daily Kansan
Page 0168_2 from reel: L 758 (1975-04-01 to 1975-07-31)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/64368

Title: Library Committee Studies Space Shortage Problem
Summary: A committee studies library space issues at KU, considering options including expanding Watson Library, building a new central library, or abandoning existing facilities due to space constraints and funding limitations.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university libraries; space planning; academic facilities
Named Entities: Malinowsky, Robert [library director]; Shankel, Richard [chancellor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Cobb New College Dean
Summary: Robert Cobb has been appointed as the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, replacing George R. Waggoner who resigned earlier this year.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; academic leadership; faculty appointments
Named Entities: Cobb, Robert [dean]; Shankel, Richard [chancellor]; Waggoner, George R. [former dean]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: New Head Selected for English Center
Summary: Michael M. T. Henderson has been selected as the new director of KU's Intensive English Center, bringing experience from teaching English in Afghanistan and at various U.S. universities.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic appointments; language education; university administration
Named Entities: Henderson, Michael M. T. [English center director]; Dinneen, David [professor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Continuing Ed Gets Federal Grant
Summary: KU's Continuing Education program receives a federal grant to establish a prototype continuing education center, which will offer courses and services for non-traditional students.
Category: campus news
Subjects: federal funding; continuing education; higher education grants
Named Entities: Chalmers, Laurence [chancellor]; Nichols, Raymond [administrator]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Parkway Funds Caught in Debate
Summary: A $10 million federal appropriation for the Clinton Parkway project is caught in congressional debate, with concerns about funding authority and project priorities.
Category: local news
Subjects: transportation funding; federal appropriations; infrastructure development
Named Entities: Ford, Gerald [president]; Winn, Larry [congressman]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Visual Arts Bids Sought
Summary: The University of Kansas is seeking bids for construction of a new visual arts building, with plans for completion within two years.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university construction; arts facilities; building projects
Named Entities: Cormier, Warren [planning officer]; Regents, Kansas Board of [university governance]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Who's on Second?
Summary: Del Shankel, executive vice chancellor, is shown in a softball uniform, with a photo caption indicating his involvement with the Rude Mechanicals summer softball team.
Category: sports
Subjects: university athletics; softball; sports administration
Named Entities: Shankel, Del [executive vice chancellor]; Mechanicals, Rude [team]
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Photo: Robert Cobb
Summary: Portrait photograph of Robert Cobb, the newly appointed dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, credited to photographer Don Pierce.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: university administration; academic leadership
Named Entities: Cobb, Robert [dean]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Softball Player
Summary: Photograph of Del Shankel, executive vice chancellor, in a softball uniform, credited to photographer Don Pierce.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: university athletics; softball
Named Entities: Shankel, Del [executive vice chancellor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Blazing
Summary: Editorial cartoon featuring a bird-like character with a political or social commentary theme, positioned in the upper left portion of the page.
Category: editorial cartoon
Subjects: political commentary; social satire
Confidence: 0.7

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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