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October 25, 1999
The University Record, October 25, 1999 By Kara Gavin Health System Public Relations Four U-M medical researchers have been named to the Institute of Medicine, an extraordinarily large number to be elected from one institution in a single year. David Ginsburg, Julian T. Hoff, James S. House and Michael A. Marletta join approximately 20 current…
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October 25, 1999
The University Record, October 25, 1999 Editor’s Note: The following actions were taken by the Regents at their October meeting. By Wono LeeNews and Information Services Haven addition OKd The Regents approved the revised scope of the Mason Hall and Haven Hall Renovation Project, one of the projects in the University’s plan to renovate existing…
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October 25, 1999
The University Record, October 25, 1999 John A. Jacquez Mathematical biologist John A. Jacquez, whose research on the transmission of the AIDS virus gained international acclaim, died Oct. 16. He was 77. A professor emeritus of physiology and biostatistics, Jacquez taught at the Medical School and School of Public Health from 1962 until his retirement…
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October 25, 1999
The University Record, October 25, 1999 By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services Martinus Veltman discussed life after the Nobel at a media briefing last week. Photo by Paul Jaronski, Photo Services A bit overwhelmed by all the attention, but obviously having a marvelous time, Martinus Veltman returned to Ann Arbor last week for a…
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October 25, 1999
The University Record, October 25, 1999 By Gretchen Weir M-Pathways Terri Gable, senior accountant for the Museum of Art, says small administrative staffs with broad responsibilities have had to absorb many M-Pathways changes at once. Photo by Bill Wood For the last three years, administrative offices have been undergoing a huge amount of change as…
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October 25, 1999
The University Record, October 25, 1999 By Jane R. Elgass Noting that it came with the “admiration, affection and awe of the University,” Regent Rebecca McGowan presented Nobel Prize-winner Martinus J.G. Veltman with a resolution from the Board at last week’s meeting. Citing the whirlwind of activities in which he’s been involved since the announcement…
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October 25, 1999
The University Record, October 25, 1999 Editor’s Note: The Report of the Chief Financial Officer reprinted from the Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 1999. For copies of the complete report, contact Financial Reports Office, 764-4284. Once again, I am pleased to report that the University of Michigan is in excellent financial health.…
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October 25, 1999
The University Record, October 25, 1999 By Diane Swanbrow News and Information Services The Center for Human Growth & Development (CHGD) has received a four-year, $789,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support its Minority International Research Training Program. The program will focus on disparities in child health and development that differentially…
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October 25, 1999
The University Record, October 25, 1999 By Nancy Ross-Flanigan News and Information Services On two-month cruises aboard the program’s drill ship, the team of scientists, engineers, technicians and crew members from around the world collect and analyze cylindrical core samples of sediment and rock. Photo courtesy the Ocean Drilling Project For almost 30 years, U-M…
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October 25, 1999
The University Record, October 25, 1999 By Kara Gavin Health System Public Relations Although 40 percent of general medicine clinic patients regularly use e-mail, only 14 percent of them have used it to communicate with their doctors, a recent survey by researchers at the Health System has found. But patients say they want e-mail access…
