====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0332_1 from reel: L 744 (1968-02-06 to 1968-07-30) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/71937 Title: Speech Dept. Defends Policy Summary: The speech department defends its requirement policy amid discussions about potentially abolishing speech courses as a requirement for liberal arts students. Category: campus news Subjects: university curriculum; speech education; academic policy Named Entities: Patton, Bobby R. [speech department director]; Conboy, William [professor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: College to Vote on Requirement Summary: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty will vote on whether to abolish Speech 1a and 1b as a freshman-sophomore requirement. Category: campus news Subjects: university curriculum; academic governance; liberal arts education Named Entities: Patton, Bobby R. [speech department director]; Conboy, William [professor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Fellowships Go to 8 Profs Summary: Eight young faculty members at KU will receive summer faculty fellowships totaling $1,200 each to work on research projects or course improvement. Category: campus news Subjects: faculty development; research funding; university grants Named Entities: Watkins, Elizabeth M. [KU Endowment Association]; Casagrande, Peter J. [English]; Dardes, John W. [history]; Farrell, P. [English]; Gowen, James A. [English]; Habecker, Alfred [English]; Hanson, F. Allan [anthropology]; Phillips, Oliver C. Jr. [classics]; Woodward, George W. [Spanish] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Hodgell Print Exhibit Presented This Month Summary: Forty-three original prints by artist Robert O. Hodgell are on exhibit at the First Methodist Church through May 12. Category: campus news Subjects: art exhibitions; university events; visual arts Named Entities: Hodgell, Robert O. [artist]; Phillips, Oliver C. Jr. [associate professor of art] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Dominican Group Too Exhausted to Appear at KU Summary: The Dominican Republic University Theater group canceled their scheduled appearance at KU due to exhaustion after extensive touring. Category: campus news Subjects: university events; performing arts; canceled events Named Entities: Litto, Fredric [acting assistant professor of speech and drama] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Greek Activities Discussed Summary: Greek activities at KU were the topic of a seminar and discussion series, with Terry Bullock giving the keynote address. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; greek life; university events Named Entities: Bullock, Terry [Topeka lawyer] Confidence: 0.8 Title: SUA ACTIVITIES Spring Interviews – April 30; May 1 and 2 Summary: Applications now available in the SUA Office for various positions including Summer Board, Forums, Recreation, Arts & Exhibits, Entertainment, Hospitality, Music & Drama, Special Events, and Travel. Category: announcement Subjects: student government; university employment; campus activities Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: SUA (Student Union Association); Goodyear Tires; Andrews Gifts; 8th ST. SHOE REPAIR; George's Shop; Studio De Portra; New York Cleaners 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.