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November 9, 1998
The University Record, November 9, 1998 Gosling reviews Library’s preservation, acquisition, storage challenges By Kerry Colligan The papers of President Emeritus James J. Duderstadt were delivered to the Bentley Historical Library last winter. An ordinary enough occurrence. But Duderstadt’s papers present an unusual problem, said William Gosling, interim director of the University Library. Duderstadt’s presidency…
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November 9, 1998
The University Record, November 9, 1998 North Campus gypsy moth infestation under control By Rebecca A. Doyle Residents of and visitors to the University’s North Campus area can breathe a little easier. Last fall, concern over defoliation of trees on one of the U-M’s beauty spots had phones ringing at the Grounds and Waste Management…
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November 9, 1998
The University Record, November 9, 1998 ABCM will help provide picture of costs By Sally Pobojewski Health System Public Relations How much does it cost to educate a medical student at the University of Michigan? William R. Elger, chief financial officer for the Medical School, says it’s an excellent question, and one that is not…
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November 2, 1998
The University Record, November 2, 1998 Faculty, others address issues raised by Boyer Report By Rebecca A. Doyle Is the University giving undergraduates the education and research experience they need and expect from a world class institution? Or is there something “broken” in the system that prevents undergraduates from learning how to ask questions, find…
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November 2, 1998
The University Record, November 2, 1998 Open enrollment ended Oct. 30: Next steps Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of articles from the Benefits Office on Open Enrollment. Open Enrollment ended Oct. 30, but Open Enrollment season events are not completed. Here are some reminders of what is to come. Confirmation Statements Approximately…
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November 2, 1998
The University Record, November 2, 1998 Study explores e-mail between patients and doctors By Pete Barkey Health System Public Relations The use of e-mail in health care settings is becoming much more common, but very little research has been done on this subject—until now. Investigators in the Health System are setting out to examine e-mail…
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November 2, 1998
The University Record, November 2, 1998 El Niño influenced melting glaciers and changing climates at end of the last Ice Age, say U-M scientists By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services U-M scientists have discovered evidence, recorded in 12,000-year-old Lake Huron glacial sediments, that brief, sudden episodes of rapid warming at the end of the…
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November 2, 1998
The University Record, November 2, 1998 William Bowen, co-author of Shape of the River, to speak here Nov. 12 By Joel Seguine News and Information Services William G. Bowen, former president of Princeton University and co-author of the new book The Shape of the River: Long-Term Consequences of Considering Race in College and University Admissions,…
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November 2, 1998
The University Record, November 2, 1998 Political cartoons: The picture tells the story By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services Political cartoonists have been having a heyday since the Reformation when Martin Luther’s satirical woodcuts were produced. Cartoons are designed for popular consumption in the cheapest format, “the perfect device for criticism,” says Arlene Shy,…
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November 2, 1998
The University Record, November 2, 1998 Two staff members offer career tips By Mary Jo Frank University Relations Attitude, hard work and accepting responsibility for managing your own career unlock doors to promotions and to a more satisfying professional life, according to two successful women administrators who began their University careers in entry-level positions. E.…
