-
December 17, 1997
By Rebecca A. Doyle More vehicle thefts reported Department of Public Safety (DPS) Capt. James Smiley reports that DPS officers, working with the Michigan State Police Auto Theft Team and the Detroit Police Department, have recovered two more automobiles that were reported stolen from University parking facilities. Eight thefts of vehicles from University parking areas…
-
December 17, 1997
The University Record, December 17, 1997 By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services A new 300-site survey of borehole temperatures spanning four continents and five centuries has confirmed what most scientists already believe—the Earth is getting warmer and the rate of warming has been accelerating rapidly since 1900. “In terms of climate change, the 20th…
-
December 10, 1997
The University Record, December 10, 1997 By Jane R. Elgass Flanked by LS&A sophomore John Burkhardt (left) and LS&A freshman Emily Neenan (far right), football co-captain Eric Mayes slings a shovelful of imported dirt before the Michigan-Ohio State game Nov. 22 to symbolize the groundbreaking for the addition of 5,000 seats to Michigan Stadium. Hayes…
-
December 10, 1997
The University Record, December 10, 1997 View the 40 year service award recipients From the Office of Human Resources and Affirmative Action An important part of the University’s development and growth has been dependent upon the contributions made by its staff members. The grouth of a university and hospitals such as ours can be measured…
-
December 10, 1997
The University Record, December 10, 1997 By Wono Lee News and Information Services David Kuhl will deliver the Russel Lecture March 10. Photo by Bob Kalmbach David E. Kuhl, professor of internal medicine and of radiology, has been chosen as the 1998 Henry Russel Lecturer. The annual lectureship is the highest honor the University gives…
-
December 10, 1997
The University Record, December 10, 1997 Editor’s Note: The following actions were taken by the Regents at their November meeting. Two faculty members receive named collegiate professorships Peter J. Polverini and Thomas R. Trautmann were appointed to named collegiate professorships. Polverini, professor of dentistry and of pathology, also will hold the Donald A. Kerr Professorship…
-
December 10, 1997
The University Record, December 10, 1997 Just a reminder that Ann Arbor is getting a new area code-734-starting Saturday (Dec. 13). Use of either 734 or 313 will be allowed until July 25, when 734 becomes mandatory. All campus units will need to change stationary, business cards, internal documents, directories and advertising (including yellow page…
-
December 10, 1997
The University Record, December 10, 1997 By Jane R. Elgass Five new initiatives at the Medical Center were outlined for the Regents at their November meeting by Gilbert Omenn, executive vice president for medical affairs. Omenn noted in his presentation that there were “several activities percolating on the academic side” when he arrived in September…
-
December 10, 1997
The University Record, December 10, 1997 Jonathan King Jonathan King, U-M professor emeritus of architecture and recently retired visiting professor at Texas A&M University College of Architecture, died of cancer Nov. 19 in Houston. He was 71. King was perhaps best known for his work in building systems that changed the shape of American schoolhouses.…
-
December 10, 1997
The University Record, December 10, 1997 By Susan Harris Merit Network Inc. There might be new hope for tracking down delays and traffic jams on the worldwide Internet. Merit Network Inc. has received a $1.6 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study Internet performance. The three-year grant was awarded to Merit’s and…
