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University Daily Kansan
Page 0804 from reel: NP 8957 (2000-12-01 to 2001-07-25)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/90098

Title: Leadership Minor in Works
Summary: University of Kansas plans to offer a leadership minor program starting next fall, requiring 19 credit hours with courses in ethics, community development and culture. The program includes interactive activities and collaboration with campus organizations.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university programs; academic curriculum; student leadership
Named Entities: Friedman, Paul [associate chair]; Rupe, Laura [student senator]; Strahm, Vikkie [sophomore]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: KU Student Fights Disease With New Drug Therapy
Summary: Jared Brandon, a KU student with aplastic anemia, is undergoing ATG treatment as an alternative to bone marrow transplant. The new drug therapy shows promising results in improving his condition.
Category: campus news
Subjects: medical treatment; student health; bone marrow transplant
Named Entities: Brandon, Jared [student]; Deauna-Limayo, Delva [physician]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Volunteer Just Visiting County Jail
Summary: Vikkie Strahm volunteers at Douglas County Jail library to complete community service hours for her human development and family life class, working with inmates and organizing library materials.
Category: campus news
Subjects: community service; volunteer work; criminal justice
Named Entities: Strahm, Vikkie [sophomore]; Caron, Mike [program director]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Writing Center Sees Jump in Visitation
Summary: The KU Writing Center experiences 36 percent increase in student visits during spring semester's first six weeks, assisting students with papers and essays. Director attributes growth to increased awareness and outreach efforts.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic support; writing assistance; student services
Named Entities: Eodice, Michele [director]; Johnson, Elizabeth [junior]; Amin, Akshaya [freshman]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Former Kansas Swimmers Try to Raise Money to Keep Swimming Program
Summary: Former University of Kansas swimmers are attempting to raise funds to preserve the school's swimming program, which faces potential elimination.
Category: sports
Subjects: athletics funding; swimming program; alumni support
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Student's Homework Turns Into Business in Lawrence Restrooms
Summary: A KU student's academic project has evolved into a successful business venture operating in Lawrence restrooms, showcasing entrepreneurial initiative.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: entrepreneurship; student business; local commerce
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Weather
Summary: Today: Cloudy with a high of 46 and a low of 23. Tomorrow: Cloudy with a high of 50 and a low of 34.
Category: informational content
Subjects: weather forecast; temperature; atmospheric conditions
Confidence: 0.95

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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