University faculty debate role of grades in student work
Kansas University educators at an Office of Instructional Resources seminar argued over grading as a performance measure. Panelists, including Dale Scannell and David Holmes, weighed standards, feedback, self-image, and alternatives to A B C D F systems, with a follow up session planned in the Kansas Union Pine Room.
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War Opponents Push May Vote to Cut Cambodia Laos Funds
Senators Church and Case seek to block U S spending on Indochina military actions and North Vietnam aid without congressional approval. The amendment would be attached to the State Department authorization bill, with a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing April 30. The sponsors say the move is to require congressional decision rather than a pro or antiwar stance.
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Election at KU Will Be Reheld
The Kansas University senior class president election will be reheld next Wednesday and Thursday after a judiciary ruling in favor of candidate David Murfin. The misprint on the ballot as Martin triggered the decision. letters will inform juniors about the reballoting. Polling will occur in Strong and Summerfield Halls, the Kansas Union, and Greek houses and residence halls.
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Chicago teen to receive Golden Eagle Award at national event
Greg Hack, Lawrence High School senior, will attend the 12th annual Golden Plate weekend June 14 to 16 in Chicago. More than 100 high school honor students participate at the Conrad Hilton Hotel. Hack, 1972 American Legion Boys' State president, has expenses paid by the American Legion and will receive the Golden Eagle Award for the Promise of Greatness at the June 16 banquet.
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Topeka federal building plan eyed for 1976 construction
Senate leader Bob Dole announced a new 363,500 square foot federal building to house 600 federal workers from 17 agencies in Topeka. The $18 to $20 million project would be built by a private contractor and leased to the government for 30 years to cover cost and interest. Location not yet decided.
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Chicago Man Plans Philippine Pen Pal Wedding
Chicago productions engineer Ron Word, 26, will marry Grace Darlene Torralba, 20, a medical student in the Philippines, after 18 months of letters and tapes. He left May 3 to wed, despite doubts, noting mutual compatibility and support from family. Torralba hails from Legazpi, Luzon, and their bond grew from a pen pal ad.
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Marines Not Sent to Cambodia Denial From Officials
Officials from the Pentagon and the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia deny reports that Marines are being sent from Okinawa to Cambodia. Rep. Fortney Stark cited unconfirmed information from the Okinawan Project of National Lawyers. a Pentagon spokesperson called the claim nonsense.
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