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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 William Briggs, LS&A junior, shown here with President Lee C. Bollinger, appeared in the guise of a frog at last week’s Regents’ meeting during a presentation on the Environmental Theme Semester. He is the theme semester’s official mascot. Photo by Bob Kalmbach Mona Hanna, a senior in the School…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 By Kerry Colligan The Senate Assembly held its monthly meeting on Feb. 16. Included in the discussions were the General Counsel’s Advisory Committee, post-tenure faculty review, Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs (SACUA) nominations and several committee reports. At the December Regents’ meeting, President Lee C. Bollinger recommended the…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 By Jane R. Elgass Eugene L. Roberts Jr., considered by many to be the dean of American newspaper editors, will deliver the Eighth Annual Davis, Markert, Nickerson Lecture on Academic and Intellectual Freedom at 4 p.m. March 16 in Rackham Amphitheater. He will discuss “Free Speech, Free Press: Free…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 By Jane R. Elgass “It’s always good to see the ‘Block M’ number one,” Frederick Neidhardt said last week in announcing that the U-M has placed first in National Science Foundation rankings of research expenditures for the sixth year in a row. The $469 million in expenditures in FY…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 Editor’s Note: The following actions were taken by the Regents at their February meeting. Three faculty chosen for endowed and named chairs Sheldon H. Danziger, professor of social work and public policy and professor of public policy, will hold the Henry J. Meyer Collegiate Professorship of Social Work and…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 Regents Olivia P. Maynard (center) and Rebecca McGowan (right) encouraged women to speak out on issues. Aline Soules (left) of the Academic Women’s Caucus, chaired the forum. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Jane R. Elgass Describing their role as Regents who are women as “our peculiar perch,” Regent Rebecca…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 U-M graduate programs continue their strong showing in national rankings by U.S. News and World Report. Photo Services file photo by Paul Jaronski By Rebecca A. Doyle U.S. News and World Report has published its 10th annual ranking of the top graduate schools in the country. The March 2…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 H. Gardner Ackley H. Gardner Ackley, the Henry Carter Adams Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Political Economy, died Feb. 12 in Ann Arbor. He was 82. A member of the U-M faculty for 43 years, Ackley was a leader in national economic affairs for several decades, including serving as…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 Legislators attending last week’s appropriations hearing at the Michigan League were (from left) Rep. Elizabeth Brater; Sen. Alma Wheeler-Smith; Ellen Jeffries, deputy director of the Senate Fiscal Agency; committee chair Sen. John Schwarz; Sen. Jon Cisky; and Rep. Kirk Profit. Photo by Bob Kalmbach Editor’s Note: Presentations made by…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 Feagin From the Office of University Relations President Lee C. Bollinger has selected Susan K. Feagin to be the University’s vice president for development. His recommendation for her appointment, effective May 4, was approved by the Regents at their meeting last week. Feagin currently serves as director of university…
