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April 1, 1997
The University Record, April 1, 1997 Merit dial-in project brings Internet to outstate rural areas The benefits of a recently competed project to expand dial-in Internet connectivity and other network services throughout the state have been keenly felt in the state’s “Thumb” region, a largely rural area where little Internet access has been available. Jean…
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April 1, 1997
The University Record, April 1, 1997 Help kids recognize less violent acts of superheroes By Janet Nellis Mendler News and Information Services Television and movie superheroes who are irresistible to children often seem to possess powers children wish they themselves had. Heroes like Power Ranger a nd Ninja turtles seem to be able to solve…
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April 1, 1997
The University Record, April 1, 1997 Dating violence differs for teen-age girls, boys By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services While teen-age boys are just as likely as girls to be victims of physical abuse by a date, girls report more severe violence and greater physical and emotional effects, say U-M researchers. In their study…
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April 1, 1997
The University Record, April 1, 1997 New Dearborn Corporate Center houses continuing, community education programs By Ryan Solomon News and Information Services Conference participants can eat and socialize in the Skylight Atrium at U-M-Dearborn’s new Center for Corporate and Professional Development (CCPD). The 17,000-square-foot Center is located on the north edg e of campus on…
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April 1, 1997
The University Record, April 1, 1997 Michigan Flora published after 40-year wait By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services “On February 22, 1956, the executive board of the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies of the University of Michigan approved the Michigan Flora Project for five years of funding through the Faculty Research Fund,”…
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April 1, 1997
The University Record, April 1, 1997 Spring blooms are on the way By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services The drab of winter is beginning to give way to the glory of spring blossoms, sometimes fighting their way through piles of snow to show off their colors. Even though blooming times are dependent upon local…
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April 1, 1997
The University Record, April 1, 1997 Research Highlights From time to time the Record will feature research conducted by U-M faculty members. HMOs haven’t met the challenge of reducing growth rate in medical technology Reductions in health care cost growth achieved by HMOs may not be sustained because many HMOs, like traditional insurers, have not…
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April 1, 1997
The University Record, April 1, 1997 Computer, technology use on campus is high From the Information Technology Division How many e-mail subscribers? How many computing accounts? How many phone calls? University of Michigan students, faculty and staff use information technology services in astonishing amounts. Some facts and figures: Students and Computers Nearly 60 percent of…
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April 1, 1997
The University Record, April 1, 1997 U-M contributes to creation of new computer crime law By Theresa Hofer Information Technology Division A new computer crime law that goes into effect in Michigan today is being viewed as a model by other states—and the Information Technology Division (ITD) played an important role in its creation. According…
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April 1, 1997
The University Record, April 1, 1997 Dearborn to offer master’s program in liberal arts By Terry Gallagher U-M-Dearborn U-M-Dearborn will launch a master’s degree program this fall “to provide liberal education at the master’s level for motivated, mature individuals who want to explore new subjects, to develop intellectual resources and to broaden their horizon of…
