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February 25, 1997
The University Record, February 25, 1997 OBITUARIES: Joseph R. Akerman & Morris Greenhut Joseph R. Akerman Joseph R. Akerman, associate professor emeritus of mechanical engineering, died Feb. 12 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He was 86. An expert in the heating and air conditioning field, Akerman had a diverse career bridging industry and academia and…
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February 25, 1997
The University Record, February 25, 1997 General counsel Cole resigns Elsa Kircher Cole, U-M general counsel, has announced her resignation, effective May 16. The announcement follows discussions with President Lee C. Bollinger during which he expressed his desire to select his own executive management team, as is the customary prerogative of university presidents. “I truly…
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February 25, 1997
The University Record, February 25, 1997 NSF recognizes U-M’s effort to integrate research, undergrad education Chemistry Prof. Henry Griffin (left) discusses results and procedures in his laboratory with students involved in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program. Each of the four students Griffin works with is responsible for one piece of a project and for reporting…
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February 25, 1997
The University Record, February 25, 1997 $3 million designated to hire top faulty at Medical Center By Jane R. Elgass Creation of a $3 million fund that will enable the Medical School to attract and retain top-notch faculty as the Medical Center adapts to the changing marketplace was announced by President Lee C. Bollinger at…
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February 25, 1997
The University Record, February 25, 1997 Paid Time Off plan in effect June 29, July 1 for Health Systems employees The U-M Health System’s Paid Time Off (PTO) plan (formerly known as Combined Time Off) was approved by the Regents at last week’s meeting. It will go into effect on July 1 for employees paid…
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February 25, 1997
The University Record, February 25, 1997 Bollinger addresses EO compensation issues The complete text of the president’s memo. Regent Rebecca McGowan greets President Bollinger before his first official meeting with the Board of Regents last week. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Jane R. Elgass President Lee C. Bollinger last week received the endorsement of the…
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February 18, 1997
The University Record, February 18, 1997 In Brief… Regents meet this week The Regents will begin their monthly meeting at 2:30 p.m. Thurs. (Feb. 20) in the Regents’ Room, Fleming Administration Bldg. Agenda items include remarks by President Lee Bollinger, a report on the U-Mradio and television stations, as well as discussion of the School…
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February 18, 1997
The University Record, February 18, 1997 HOT OFF THE PRESS Editor’s Note: Hot off the Press features books published recently by the U-M Press. A Visit to the Gallery, edited and with an introduction by Richard Tillinghast, professor of English, Department of English Language and Literature. Thirty poets and fiction writers were recently invited to…
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February 18, 1997
The University Record, February 18, 1997 College degree is not the only path to a well-paying job Chicago-based Bess Lee checks her watch at the Amtrak station in Ann Arbor. Railroad and shipworker employees are one group that Grimes’ study mentions as making a good wage without a four-year college degree. By Bernie DeGroat News…
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February 18, 1997
The University Record, February 18, 1997 Nominees sought for Johnson Award The Office of the Vice Provost for Academic and Multicultural Affairs is soliciting nominations for the Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award. The award, established in 1996 to recognize the contributions of faculty who are working to create a more culturally and ethnically diverse…
