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University Daily Kansan
Page 0070_2 from reel: NP 13611 (2006-02-01 to 2006-07-26)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/83056

Title: Social Welfare School Will Get Dean From LSU
Summary: Mary Kondrat, dean of Louisiana State University's School of Social Welfare, has been named as the new dean of the School of Social Welfare at KU, succeeding Ann Weick who is stepping down after nearly 19 years as dean.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; faculty appointments; academic leadership
Named Entities: Kondrat, Mary [dean]; Weick, Ann [dean]; Shulenburger, David [provost]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Commissioner Praises Education Program
Summary: Kansas Education Commissioner Bob Corkins praised the University of Kansas' education program, noting its growth modeling approach that tailors education to individual students.
Category: campus news
Subjects: education policy; state government; academic programs
Named Entities: Corkins, Bob [commissioner]; Kansas Education Commission
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Evading an Epidemic
Summary: Health workers man a checkpoint to disinfect passing vehicles in Yicheng, Yangquan City, Shanxi Province, China, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of avian influenza.
Category: national news
Subjects: public health; avian influenza; disease prevention
Named Entities: China [country]; Shanxi Province [region]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Investors Questioned Enron's Strength
Summary: Nine months before Enron Corp. filed for bankruptcy, some investors questioned the strength of its businesses despite public assurances from company founder Kenneth Lay and former CEO Jeffrey Skilling.
Category: national news
Subjects: corporate scandal; financial fraud; business ethics
Named Entities: Enron Corp.; Kenneth Lay [former CEO]; Jeffrey Skilling [former CEO]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Fat Facts Revealed: McDonald's Unveils the Truth About Fries
Summary: McDonald's Corp. announces it will begin printing nutritional information on its food packaging, including details about trans fats in its french fries, in response to consumer and health advocacy group pressure.
Category: national news
Subjects: nutrition; fast food industry; consumer information
Named Entities: McDonald's Corp.; Michael Jacobson [Center for Science in the Public Interest]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: On the Record
Summary: Brief reports of campus incidents including a stolen iPod and checkbook from a KU student, and a broken window at a graduate student's residence.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus safety; student incidents; property crimes
Confidence: 0.8

Title: On Campus
Summary: Announcements about upcoming campus events including the Summer Study Abroad Fair, Engineering and Computer Science Career Fair, and various lectures and presentations.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus events; career fairs; lectures
Confidence: 0.8

Title: This Week on Campus
Summary: Weekly roundup of campus events and activities including Center for Community Outreach, Natural Ties Spaghetti Dinner, Project Bridge, Italian Club meetings, KU Habitat for Humanity, BRAZA Brazilian Student Association, Mentors In The Lives of Kids, Leadership Conference, and Creative Writing submissions.
Category: calendar/listings
Subjects: campus events; student organizations; community activities
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: KU Habitat for Humanity; Mentors in the Lives of Kids; Student Involvement & Leadership Office; Project Bridge; BRAZA (Brazilian Student Association); Natural Ties; KU Student Senate; Student Environmental Advisory Board
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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