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March 25, 1997
The University Record, March 25, 1997 Adaptive computing site at Shapiro Library reflects users’ needs Editor’s Note: This article is excerpted from one by Judy Dean of the Information Technology Division that appears in the March issue of ITDigest. The full text is available on the Web at http://www.itd.umich.edu/ITDigest/0397/feat01.html In 1992, Jack Bernard was a…
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March 25, 1997
The University Record, March 25, 1997 Flower Show features ‘An American Garden’ From the seaside at Martha’s Vineyard to the sunny California hills, the eighth annual Ann Arbor Flower and Garden Show, sponsored by the Matthaei Botanical Gardens, will celebrate gardening in America. “An American Bouquet” April 3-6 includes new flower introductions and garden themes…
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March 25, 1997
The University Record, March 25, 1997 Universities must ‘change the nature of the debate’ on race relations By Jared Blank Roger Wilkins believes that the current state of race relations has become a national pathology. “Our current condition is screaming to us that we are in or about to enter very dangerous times,” he said.…
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March 25, 1997
The University Record, March 25, 1997 It’s not too early to get ready for M-Pathways By Gretchen Weir M-Pathways Although work has started on M-Pathways, most of us won’t be affected by new information systems and revised business practices until 1998. But there are steps you can take now to get ready for the changes…
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March 25, 1997
The University Record, March 25, 1997 National discussion of women’s, human rights needed By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services Women throughout history have been leaders and creators of the “civil society.” They have solved local problems and have held the community’s cultural fabric together through difficult, sometimes brutal, times. “Women’s leadership is not new…
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March 25, 1997
The University Record, March 25, 1997 LTD plan rates increase this month By Vivian Byrd Benefits Office The Benefits Office has released new rates for the long-term disability (LTD) plan, effective March 1, 1997. “In 1996, we projected an annual rate increase for LTD over the next several years. Rate increases are expected to continue,”…
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March 25, 1997
The University Record, March 25, 1997 Medical illustrator makes all the puzzle pieces fit By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services After nearly 200 hours of concentrated effort, John Klausmeyer just about has the 60-piece, 3-D jigsaw puzzle completed. Using a heat gun, leather gloves, drills and bits, oil and acrylic paints, and various size…
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March 18, 1997
The University Record, March 18, 1997 POLICE BEAT DPS is looking for five suspects Department of Public Safety (DPS) officials are seeking help in finding five suspects in a strong-arm robbery that took place at approximately 11:30 p.m. March 12 in the southeast stairwell, roof level, of the Church Street parking structure. Five unknown males…
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March 18, 1997
The University Record, March 18, 1997 President, A.D. support Fisher The University last Tuesday released a joint statement from President Lee C. Bollinger and Athletic Director M. Joseph Roberson affirming their support of basketball coach Steve Fisher. The statement noted that the disappointment of some fans regarding the team’s failure to be included in the…
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March 18, 1997
The University Record, March 18, 1997 Wells shares secret for success By Mary Jo Frank University Relations Every woman needs her own 15-second commercial—a statement affirming her values and worth as a person—according to Thelma Wells, keynote speaker at the 15th annual Women of Color Task Force Career Conference for People of Color. “It’s imperative…
