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January 25, 1999
The University Record, January 25, 1999 In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Giovanni tells students to ‘sail on’ By Bernard DeGroat News and Information Services Like a young Christopher Columbus more than 500 years ago, today’s college students must sail their own uncharted waters, despite the cynicism of others and their own fears of…
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January 25, 1999
The University Record, January 25, 1999 The Historical Record Patricia S. Whitesell Did you know that the first issue of The University Record was published in April 1891? The University Record was created on December 11, 1890, by Regental action for the purpose of publishing a record of the University’s educational and scientific work. The…
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January 25, 1999
The University Record, January 25, 1999 Energy-efficient homes could reduce energy use by 65 percent By Diane Swanbrow News and Information Services With high winter heating bills on the horizon in much of the country, a new U-M study shows that the total energy used during the life of a typical home in the U.S.…
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January 25, 1999
The University Record, January 25, 1999 U-M researchers explore link between periodontal disease and heart disease By Nancy Ross-Flanigan News and Information Services Reports over the past five years have suggested a link between periodontal (gum) disease and cardiovascular disease. But so far, no clear cause-and-effect relationship has been found. In a session on “The…
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January 25, 1999
The University Record, January 25, 1999 Diabetes and periodontal disease: A complex, two-way connection By Nancy Ross-Flanigan News and Information Services Two common, chronic conditions—diabetes and periodontal (gum) disease—have a complex connection that goes in both directions. People with diabetes are at increased risk of getting periodontal disease. And periodontal disease, in turn, may make…
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January 25, 1999
The University Record, January 25, 1999 Fire causes staff relocation, $100,000 in damage By Rebecca A. Doyle A fire in the News and Information Services (NIS) Building, which houses The University Record, was reported at approximately 2 a.m. Jan. 20 by a Housing Division security officer. Both the Department of Public Safety and the Ann…
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January 25, 1999
The University Record, January 25, 1999 Faculty salaries increase an average 4.7 percent By Julie Peterson News and Information Services Faculty salary increases at the University of Michigan this year averaged 4.7 percent, according to figures in the University’s Salary Record released Jan. 21. Salary increases for staff at all grades averaged 3.8 percent. The…
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January 25, 1999
The University Record, January 25, 1999 In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Engineering commits to new diversity initiative By Joel Seguine News and Information Services A strong commitment to diversity in the student body of the College of Engineering is represented in a new plan unveiled last week by Stephen Director, the Robert J.…
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January 25, 1999
The University Record, January 25, 1999 In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Duderstadt chronicles role of activism in Michigan Mandate By Jane R. Elgass It was perhaps fitting that the individual credited with crafting the strategic approach the University would take in the late 1980s and early 1990s to enhance its diversity addressed a…
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January 25, 1999
The University Record, January 25, 1999 In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. ‘Time to re-dream Dr. King’s dream,’ Johnetta Cole says By Joel Seguine News and Information Services Though she received her graduate degrees from another Big Ten university (Northwestern), Johnetta Cole called the University of Michigan “my school” as she addressed a standing-room-only…
