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October 29, 1996
The University Record, October 29, 1996 Granddaughter: Roosevelt would say pollution is ‘soiling our nest’ Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Mary Jo Frank University Relations If her grandfather, Teddy Roosevelt, were alive today, the amateur ornithologist would look upon the pollution of our water and air “as soiling our nest,” conjectures Anna Curtenius Roosevelt. Speaking…
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October 22, 1996
The University Record, October 22, 1996 Daylight savings time ends In the early hours of Sunday morning, Daylight Savings Time will end, adding an extra hour to the day. Those who forget to turn back their clocks may find themselves the only early birds in their offices on Monday. Sun will creep up the spires…
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October 22, 1996
The University Record, October 22, 1996 Lurie lights up the night Weather held and crowds thronged to North Campus last week to watch the new Ann and Robert H. Lurie Tower dedicated. Fireworks, a laser light display and performances on the new carrillon by both Margo Halsted and Ray McClelland welcomed the new bell tower.…
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October 22, 1996
The University Record, October 22, 1996 KUDOS Farley’s book publishedThe New American Reality: Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We Are Going, by W. Reynolds Farley, professor of sociology, has been published by Sage. The book examines trends in economics, families, immigration and race relations. Waller re-elected to board Patricia F. Waller,…
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October 22, 1996
The University Record, October 22, 1996 In Brief… Workshops focus on U-M-Medline and Netscape The Health Sciences Libraries offer two workshops. The first is noon-1:30 p.m. and the other is 12:30-2 p.m., both on Wed. (Oct. 23). The noon workshop, at 1B 394 Taubman Center, is designed to orient participants to search features of U-M-Medline.…
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October 22, 1996
The University Record, October 22, 1996 Expo highlights M Quality projects Mark Cornwell of the Salt Team demonstrates the corrosive properties of salt used to remove ice from sidewalks, streets and parking structures. Advocating the use of non-corrosive de-ices, the Salt Team estimates it cost $350,000 to repair the dam age done by salt and…
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October 22, 1996
The University Record, October 22, 1996 Theme semester’s main course to be served up this weekend Raymond Grew, professor of history, left, and Adam Drewnowski, professor of public health, look aver the papers to be presented at the international ‘Food in Global History’ conference, Oct. 25-27. Grew and Drewnowski organized the conference, whi ch is…
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October 22, 1996
The University Record, October 22, 1996 Trip the `light’ fantastic on the IPL By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services Lighthouse enthusiasts can now visit more than 200 lighthouses from the coasts of the Great Lakes to the southern U.S. Atlantic and Ireland and never leave home. The Internet Public Library, a project based at…
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October 22, 1996
The University Record, October 22, 1996 Community Assistance Directory will reach out through Michigan The University has launched a new WorldWide Web site to promote the state outreach efforts of faculty, staff and students. All units conducting ongoing state outreach activities are urged to submit information for inclusion in the U-M Community Assistance Directory (CAD).…
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October 22, 1996
The University Record, October 22, 1996 Jumanji author/illustrator honored as distinguished alumnus in art By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services His high school transcript was devoid of art classes. The only artist he knew of was Norman Rockwell. He had no portfolio and no art experience, but he fast-talked his way past a University…
