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October 15, 1996
The University Record, October 15, 1996 Staff at the U-M introduced to UMatter recognition program The Dan Spriggs Trio entertained staff during the reception following the program. Photos by Paul Jaronski By Jared Blank “It takes an orchestra to make a symphony,” John Toller said as he recognized the efforts of University staff at “UMatter!…
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October 15, 1996
The University Record, October 15, 1996 CLCS project will strengthen community-based research, involve faculty and students The Center for Learning through Community Service (CLCS) is undertaking a new project to strengthen community-based research at the U-M. Funded by Interim President Homer A. Neal while he was vice president for research, the project will involve faculty…
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October 15, 1996
The University Record, October 15, 1996 U-M’s Investing in Ability Week is Oct. 13-18 By Rebecca A. Doyle Investing in Ability Week, Oct. 13-19, is observed throughout the state to encourage everyone to focus on abilities, rather than perceived disabilities, when employing persons with disabilities. At the U-M, the following events are scheduled: Oct. 14…
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October 15, 1996
The University Record, October 15, 1996 M-Pathways project will help answer ‘Where is that centrifuge?’ M-Pathways project team members John Jeske (left), Michael Easter and Marilyn Pendorf check out the latest on a computer screen. By Gretchen Weir M-Pathways Project What is the likelihood of the University misplacing a set of floor scrubbers, several central…
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October 15, 1996
The University Record, October 15, 1996 OBITUARY George J. Huebner George J. Huebner Jr., husband of Regent Emerita Gertrude Huebner, died Oct. 4 in Ann Arbor. He was 86. Huebner received his B.S. in Engineering from the U-M in 1932. He joined the Chrysler Corp. in 1931 as a laboratory engineer in the mechanical laboratories…
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October 15, 1996
The University Record, October 15, 1996 New law affects retirement plan By Sue Lowe Benefits Office Faculty and staff members may now sign more than one Salary or Annuity Agreement per year to increase, decrease or even cancel the additional contributions being made to the retirement plan. This change is effective immediately. Those wishing to…
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October 15, 1996
The University Record, October 15, 1996 Conference will focus on entrepreneurship in nonprofits Nonprofit Enterprise at Work, an incubation and support center for nonprofit organizations in Ann Arbor, will examine “Nonprofits as Entrepreneurs—Reaching New Heights” at its third annual Working Together for a Better Community conference series. The conference will be held 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.…
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October 15, 1996
The University Record, October 15, 1996 CEW sponsors three-part work/life/family issues series From the Center for the Education of Women Women and men at the U-M and elsewhere are encountering increasing difficulties in trying to keep the important things in their lives intact, including balancing responsibilities and obligations to their employers, children and spouses, and…
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October 15, 1996
The University Record, October 15, 1996 United Way donations help ADA provide education, research for people with diabetes Children with diabetes at Camp Midicha check their blood sugar. The camp is sponsored by the Michigan affiliate of the American Diabetes Association. By Jared Blank According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), 8 million Americans have…
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October 15, 1996
The University Record, October 15, 1996 Court order halts search A ruling Oct. 11 by Washtenaw County Judge Timothy P. Connors has halted the search for a new U-M president. The Herald Co. Inc., Booth Newspapers, the Ann Arbor News, Detroit Free Press Inc., and the Detroit News Inc. Filed suit that day to halt…
