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  1. September 13, 1999

    Women think, men drink: U-M study explores the link between gender, depression and alcohol

    The University Record, September 13, 1999 By Diane Swanbrow News and Information Services Women are more likely than men to stew about how bad they feel and what they have done to deserve to feel so bad when they are upset. When women are blue, sad or mad, they are more likely than men to…
  2. September 13, 1999

    Workers’ plight featured in cartoon exhibition

    The University Record, September 13, 1999 By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services Cartoonist Ben Yomen with some of his works that are on display in the North Lobby of the Hatcher Graduate Library through December. Photo by Bob Kalmbach A harrowing experience during the 1932 “job march” at Ford Motor Company’s Rouge Plant was…
  3. September 13, 1999

    Y2K–ready or not? Some vendors reverse compliance status

    The University Record, September 13, 1999 By Judy Dean Information Technology Division Identifying your dependency on vendors and learning whether or not their products and services are Y2K-compliant is an essential element of Y2K contingency planning. Unfortunately, some vendors are backing away from previous claims of compliance. Officials readying the U-M for the new year…
  4. September 13, 1999

    Grad students among ‘most imaginative’ in world, dean says

    The University Record, September 13, 1999 By Theresa Maddix Kerry Larson, senior associate dean of Rackham, emphasized the importance of being proactive at the New Graduate Student Orientation. ‘Multiply your contacts,’ he said. ‘Seek out interactions.’ Here students browse through the information offered by a few of the more than 45 resource fair participants. Photo…
  5. September 13, 1999

    National campaign aims to raise awareness of binge drinking

    The University Record, September 13, 1999 By Jane R. Elgass ‘It’s tough to be a college kid today. That’s why we’ve developed Binge Beer®. At Binge, we understand that sometimes you just need five or six drinks the night before that big test. And there’s nothing quite like a couple of quarts of liquid courage…
  6. September 13, 1999

    Engineering’s Wilson Center provides home for team projects

    The University Record, September 13, 1999 By Theresa Maddix Vehicles are judged in competitions for engineering design and safety, cost, acceleration, top speed and creativity. Photo by Paul Jaronski “There are some things that all engineers hold dear and one of these things is duct tape,” said Stephen Director last week during the dedication of…
  7. September 13, 1999

    Recent ‘spam’ on bars a reminder about ‘responsible’ computing

    The University Record, September 13, 1999 From the Office of the Chief Information Officer To receive a sample electronic poster or to be added to the distribution list for the posters and other materials, contact Paul Millis, 647-4274, or send e-mail to Kathleen Young, [email protected]. In late August, many U-M community members received a mass…
  8. September 13, 1999

    ‘Halo’ design to get second look, with public comments

    The University Record, September 13, 1999 By Rebecca A. Doyle President Lee C. Bollinger announced Sept. 5 that the design of the ‘halo’ surrounding Michigan Stadium will get a second look this year during discussions on renovations of the press box. The discussions will include public input. Photo Services file photo by Bob Kalmbach The…
  9. September 13, 1999

    Obituary

    The University Record, September 13 , 1999 Ernie N. Ushiro Ernie N. Ushiro passed away March 22 at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Lemoore, Calif., Feb. 10, 1937, and later moved to Ann Arbor. He was employed by the U-M for 42 years and retired from the Institute for Social…
  10. September 13, 1999

    Dearborn helps prep teachers to use new technologies

    The University Record, September 13, 1999 By Tracy Balazy U-M-Dearborn “We’re finding kids know more than their teachers do, technology-wise,” says Denise Ochmanek, a U-M-Dearborn School of Education student who plans to work toward a new teacher certification in technology. “Not that this is a bad thing, but we need to incorporate technology as a…