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  1. September 27, 1999

    14 U-M projects in Smithsonian’s IT archives

    The University Record, September 27, 1999 Related articles: The Virtual Microscope: From lab to Web to desktop Of airports and accomplishments 1999 Computerworld Smithsonian Program 14 U-M projects in Smithsonian’s IT archives By Jane R. Elgass Jose-Marie Griffiths, university chief information officer, with Dan Morrow of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Morrow presented medallions…
  2. September 27, 1999

    Bylaw change proposed

    The University Record, September 27, 1999 Editor’s Note: Changes proposed for Regents’ Bylaw Section 3.07 are indicated below. Comments should be directed by Oct. 11 to the Office of the Vice President and Secretary of the University by fax, 763-8011, or via e-mail sent to italics . Deletions are in strikethrough . Bylaws Sec. 3.07.…
  3. September 27, 1999

    Ballet Folklorico de Mexico coming here

    The University Record, September 27, 1999 ‘Cross with the Dead Christ and the Living Christ,’ Neri di Bicci (1418–92, Italian), casts a shadow of its image at the Museum of Art. The cross is on display in the Margaret Watson Parker European Gallery (1300–1700). The Museum is open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.…
  4. September 20, 1999

    New study to determine number of state’s uninsured and underinsured

    The University Record, September 20, 1999 By Amy Reyes News and Information Services Two School of Public Health faculty members have been awarded a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation (BCBSM) grant to assess the characteristics of and the number of uninsured and underinsured residents in Michigan. Rashid Bashshur, professor of health management and…
  5. September 20, 1999

    U-M scientists find genetic links for deadly type of breast cancer

    The University Record, September 20, 1999 By Sally Pobojewski Health System Public Relations Researchers at the Cancer Center have identified two genes that may control the development of inflammatory breast cancer—an aggressive, often lethal, form of the disease. The discovery, published in the September 1999 issue of Clinical Cancer Research, is the first report of…
  6. September 20, 1999

    SPH symposium focuses on tobacco

    The University Record, September 20, 1999 By Amy Reyes News and Information Services Warner School of Public Health students and faculty gathered on Sept. 13 at Rackham Auditorium for the second annual Public Health Symposium, “Tobacco Control: Where Do We Go from Here?” The symposium was launched last year as a way of bringing together…
  7. September 20, 1999

    Athletic deficit larger than anticipated

    The University Record, September 20, 1999 From the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics The Athletic Department released Sept. 15 its audited financial statements for the 1998-99 fiscal year. Athletic Director Tom Goss said the total budget of $46 million reflects an operating deficit for the year of approximately $2.8 million—$756,000 more than was announced in June.…
  8. September 20, 1999

    United Way goal set at $1 million

    The University Record, September 20 , 1999 By Jane R. Elgass PAWS with a Cause was among the 28 agencies represented at United Way campaign information fair last week. Nearly 175 U-M volunteers attended the traditional chicken pot pie luncheon at the Michigan League. Photo by Bob Kalmbach With a $1 million goal in their…
  9. September 20, 1999

    Lundberg appointed to new position as U-M’s chief investment officer

    The University Record, September 20, 1999 By Julie Peterson News and Information Services The appointment of L. Erik Lundberg to the newly created position of chief investment officer for the University was approved by the Regents last week. Lundberg, whose appointment is effective Oct. 1, was chosen in a nationwide search, said Robert Kasdin, executive…
  10. September 20, 1999

    New LS&A dean details her agenda for the College

    The University Record, September 20, 1999 By Theresa Maddix LS&A Dean Shirley Neuman at a faculty reception Sept. 10. She told faculty at their Sept. 13 meeting that at the end of her first five weeks here she feels ‘humbled, exhilarated, energized, proud to be joining you, willing to work hard for a great College.’…