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University Daily Kansan
Page 0277 from reel: NP 6849 (1996-11-01 to 1997-03-31)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/97801

Title: Poinsettias Deck Halls, Not Tree
Summary: University replaces traditional Christmas tree in Strong Hall with poinsettias following concerns about religious neutrality and inclusivity for students of different faiths.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university traditions; holiday celebrations; religious diversity
Named Entities: Shulenburger, David [provost]; Heimlich, Evan [program assistant]; Ackerman, Beth [KU Hillcrest Foundation]; Alhassani, Hadi [Muslim Student Association president]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Stormy Weather Brings Out Salt, Sand on Streets
Summary: Lawrence city workers respond to winter weather by spreading salt and sand on streets to improve traction and safety after recent snowfall.
Category: local news
Subjects: winter weather; road maintenance; public safety
Named Entities: Orzulak, Tom [street division manager]; Russell, Mike [director of environmental health and safety]; Wudarczyk, Tim [A-1 Automotive owner]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: World AIDS Day to Be Observed Today
Summary: University of Kansas observes World AIDS Day with educational programs including lectures, video presentations, and displays at the Multicultural Resource Center to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.
Category: campus news
Subjects: health awareness; hiv/aids education; university events
Named Entities: Gracy, Janine [health educator]; Crank, Rich [library assistant]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: The University Band
Summary: The University Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 1996 at the Lied Center, featuring works by Holsinger, Del Borgo, and Saint Saens, with Kelli Brungardt as harp soloist.
Category: arts
Subjects: music performances; university ensembles; classical music
Named Entities: Stidham, Thomas M. [conductor]; Phalen, William [assistant conductor]; Brungardt, Kelli [harp soloist]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: The University Band; Planned Parenthood of Mid-Missouri and Eastern Kansas; Visa U.S.A. Inc.
Category: advertisements
Confidence: nan

Title: [classifieds]
Category: classifieds
Confidence: nan

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