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  1. April 8, 1998

    Trueblood’s portrait finds home

    The University Record, April 8, 1998 By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services Guests at a reception to honor T.C. Trueblood symbolized his contributions to the University as a golf coach and speech professor. Attending were, from left, Erik Fredricksen, chairman of the Department of Theatre and Drama; Jack Weidenbach, former athletic director; Claribel B.…
  2. April 8, 1998

    American ‘spin-off’ jobs linked to international auto sector

    The University Record, April 8, 1998 By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services For every American employed at foreign automotive plants and dealerships in the United States, another two American “spin-off” jobs are created, according to a new U-M study. In all, nearly 1.3 million American jobs can be linked to the U.S. international auto…
  3. April 8, 1998

    As senior Regent, Power has advantage of ‘institutional memory’

    The University Record, April 8, 1998 Regent Philip Power attributes at least some of his success in the publishing industry to experience he gained working for the Michigan Daily. Photo by Bob Kalmbach Editor’s Note: The following article is the second in a series devoted to the Board of Regents as a governance organization and…
  4. April 8, 1998

    Nader urges students to hold on to intellectual freedom

    The University Record, April 8, 1998 By Rebecca A. Doyle Nader Introduced as America’s toughest consumer, Ralph Nader told a near-capacity audience at the Michigan Theater that a society whose educational and professional institutions were run like businesses is headed for decay. Consumer advocate and activist Nader visited the University March 30 as part of…
  5. April 8, 1998

    Scientist finds link between human growth hormone and bone quality in mice

    The University Record, April 8, 1998 By Sally Pobojewski Health System Public Relations Bone sections from (A) 16-week-old littermate control mice, (B) 16-week-old transgenic mice, (C) 30-week-old littermate control mice, and (D) 30-week-old transgenic mice (Magnification x100). Transgenic sections show darkly-stained calcified cartilage, irregular-patterned woven bone and surface irregularities. Reproduced from J Bone Miner Res…
  6. April 8, 1998

    Asian American students from 8 states gather here for conference

    The University Record, April 8, 1998 By Rebecca A. Doyle Despite the early hour, Asian Pacific American students turned out in large numbers to hear a welcome from President Bollinger and begin their three-day conference of workshops and fun. Photo by Bob Kalmbach Students from eight states gathered at the University last week to attend…
  7. April 8, 1998

    Meritocracy, affirmative action headed for ‘The Late Debate,’ Lemann says

    The University Record, April 8, 1998 By Joel Seguine News and Information Services Atlantic Monthly correspondent Nicholas Lemann’ s appearance at the U-M marked the first program in a new series, Dialogues on Diversity. Photo by Bob Kalmbach The great public debates one might have expected at the inceptions of meritocracy and affirmative action never…
  8. April 8, 1998

    Hockey team wins 9th national championship

    The University Record, April 8, 1998 By Jane R. Elgass When Tom Goss asked U-M hockey coach Red Berenson last fall how the hockey team would do this year, Berenson said, ‘This is a rebuilding year. But I can guarantee one thing–they will play hard.’ They played hard, they worked together as a team and…
  9. April 8, 1998

    Hillary Rodham Clinton coming to campus

    The University Record, April 8, 1998 Hillary Rodham Clinton April 28 at Hill Auditorium Celebrating YoHA Information will be updated on the Web (http://www.engin.umich.edu/org/YoHA/yoha-web/HRC.html) as it becomes available. Details on the distribution of free required tickets for reserved seating will be announced shortly. The University Record will carry more information in the April 15 issue.
  10. April 8, 1998

    Michigan Society of Fellows names four new members

    The University Record, April 8, 1998 By Wono Lee News and Information Services The Michigan Society of Fellows has selected four new Fellows to serve three-year appointments as postdoctoral scholars and assistant professors. Fellows are chosen for their independent scholarship and interdisciplinary intellectual interests. While here, they will teach selected courses in their affiliated departments…