====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 1003 from reel: NP 6849 (1996-11-01 to 1997-03-31) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/97075 Title: KU Band to Perform in Japanese Park Summary: The University of Kansas marching band prepares for an upcoming trip to Japan, where they will perform at a theme park and participate in the annual Tulip Festival. Category: campus news Subjects: university bands; marching bands; international performances; student activities Named Entities: Kogarimal, Harumi [staff writer]; Foster, Robert [band director]; Kamiya, Atsuko [general manager] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Journalism Dean Prospect to Meet Students, Faculty Summary: The search for a new dean of the School of Journalism enters its final stage as one of two finalists visits campus to meet with students and faculty. Category: campus news Subjects: university administration; academic leadership; journalism education Named Entities: Koerner, Ryan [staff writer]; Gentry, James [dean candidate]; Bengtson, Tim [search committee]; Kautsch, Mike [former dean] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Minorities See Slim Chance for Opportunities in Politics Summary: An article examining the limited political opportunities for minorities in Kansas politics, featuring interviews with minority legislators and students. Category: campus news Subjects: political representation; minority issues; student government; campus politics Named Entities: Marchand, Ann [staff writer]; Ballard, Barbara [state representative]; Gilbert, D-Wichita [state representative]; Praeger, Sandy [state senator] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Senate Approves Recycling Program Summary: The University of Kansas Student Senate approves a resolution to create a campus recycling center, which will be funded by a $1 student fee. Category: campus news Subjects: campus sustainability; student government; environmental initiatives; university administration Named Entities: Morantz, Dave [staff writer]; Williams, Julius [assistant director]; Fizell, Jason [student senator]; Lafferty, Kevin [student senator] Confidence: 0.85 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Super Target; Terraplane Bicycles & Goods 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.