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March 11, 1997
The University Record, March 11, 1997 CRLT workshop addresses authority issues for women By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Serivices Faced with aggressively challenging or ostentatiously bored students, women faculty members and teaching assistants often wonder, “Is it my personality or my gender that reduces my credibility and authority in the classroom? And no matter…
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March 11, 1997
The University Record, March 11, 1997 Avoid pitfalls, realize potential of e-mail lists By Joseph M. Saul Information Technology Division You’re reading your electronic mail, and you come across a message that catches your eye—maybe it’s funny, maybe it’s terrifying, maybe it just looks important. Moving at the speed of thought, you type the commands…
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March 11, 1997
The University Record, March 11, 1997 Watch for Mars in March night skies On March 17, Earth passes between Mars and the sun at a distance of 60 million miles—our closest approach to Mars until 1999. But if the moon or clouds interfere with the view on the 17th, Mars remains visible all month rising…
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March 11, 1997
The University Record, March 11, 1997 Turner Clinic offers education and support groups Turner Geriatric Clinic sponsors a full range of ongoing education and support groups for members of the community, with a priority on providing services to older adults. Among the groups meeting currently are: The Medicare Assistance Program. A free, weekly service (by…
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March 11, 1997
The University Record, March 11, 1997 No cases of meningitis on U-M campus but community warned to be cautious While there have been no cases of meningococcal (bacterial) meningitis reported on campus, University officials are cautioning students, faculty and staff to be aware of symptoms and to call the Health Service immediately if they are…
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March 11, 1997
The University Record, March 11, 1997 Kelsey exhibition explores gender in ancient Egypt “Women and Gender in Ancient Egypt: From Prehistory to Late Antiquity” opens at the Kelsey Museum Friday (March 14). Women occupied a unique position in ancient Egyptian society, with greater legal, social and economic autonomy than anywhere else in the ancient world.…
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March 11, 1997
The University Record, March 11, 1997 14 receive funding for work on women, gender Fourteen faculty members have received awards from the Institute for Research on Women and Gender for scholarly activities on women and gender. The awards, which range from $2,500 to $10,000, will support work in two research centers, five schools and colleges,…
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March 11, 1997
The University Record, March 11, 1997 Complexity of welfare reform makes reporting difficult, journalists say By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services While news coverage of welfare reform is often criticized for its lack of objectivity and its perpetuation of racial stereotypes, journalists say the issue may be too complex for them to report sufficiently.…
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March 11, 1997
The University Record, March 11, 1997 Bollinger to recommend appointment of interim co-general counsels President Lee C. Bollinger will recommend the appointment of two experienced lawyers to serve as the University’s interim co-general counsels. The recommendation will go to the Board of Regents at its March 13-14 meeting. Elizabeth M. Barry, director of academic human…
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March 11, 1997
The University Record, March 11, 1997 Michigan Radio strides reviewed By Jane R. Elgass Michigan Radio may have had a tumultuous year last year, but the changes in format and content appear to have paid off, according to Executive Director Donovan Reynolds. In a report to the Regents last month, Reynolds noted that when he…
