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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1963
Page
9
A Kansas University assistant professor in the Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Department received $20,000 from the U S Public Health Service to study enzyme structure and mechanism. Richard H Himes joined the department in January and is carrying the project.
A British professor argues that rapid expansion of universities risks lowering standards. He cites inadequate facilities, library staffing gaps, and admissions pressures in Britain and notes parallel concerns in America. He critiques parity of esteem and the need for clear English mastery in teaching and research.
Roy Miller a Topeka KU sophomore and national student chairman will visit Chattanooga Tennessee next week for the Bellamy Award ceremony. Miller helped Topeka High win the 1961 Kansas Bellamy Award. Central High in Chattanooga is slated to receive the 1963 Tennessee award later this year.
The Arthur Young & Co Foundation establishes a $3000 award at KU Business School for the graduate program. Acting Dean Wiley S. Mitchell says half funds fellowships and half supports other graduate needs. Applications for the $1000 fellowship are due by April 15.
United States and Filipino troops mounted a heroic but desperate defense on Luzon’s Bataan Peninsula and Corregidor Island to halt the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in spring 1942.
The piece discusses how high schools should lay English foundations while universities focus on advanced research. It compares British and American English, notes differences in meaning and usage, and cites OKAY as an example. It highlights tradition in large state systems and contrasts with historic pride at institutions like Leningrad University.
The speaker notes widespread affection among students for their Alma Mater even within Soviet culture. He contrasts this with experiences in other countries where large university systems dampen such qualities. He concludes by expressing thanks to K.U. for enabling his writing.
The nation's only advanced institute for elementary Spanish teachers will run June 17 to August 12 at Kansas University under a 98000 National Defense Education Act contract. About 36 of 200 applicants will be chosen for third level courses. Participants receive stipends and train to coordinate statewide Spanish programs through high school. Demonstration classes feature 100 grade school students from Lawrence area.
Researchers note the seabed harbors bacteria sea anemones mollusks and tiny crustaceans. They propose giant squid may inhabit the depths feeding on organic material that sinks to the bottom.
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