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August 13, 1996
The University Record, August 13, 1996 Stargazers can see the Milky Way shining over Michigan in August By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services Star watchers observing the giant planet Jupiter and the constellation Sagittarius in Michigan’s evening skies this month are actually looking into the center of our galaxy—25,000 light-years away, according to U-M…
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August 13, 1996
The University Record, August 13, 1996 Excessive doses of vitamin B6 can be dangerous, study shows Doctors who prescribe large doses of vitamin B6 aren’t doing their patients any good, and they might be causing harm, researchers found. By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services Carpal tunnel syndrome sufferers who take vitamin B6 in hopes…
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August 13, 1996
The University Record, August 13, 1996 U-M Hospitals rank among the best teaching hospitals The U-M Hospitals are among the highest-rated teaching hospitals in America according to an annual survey released last week by U.S. News & World Report magazine. The Health System ranked 15th overall in the survey of 126 teaching hospitals, up from…
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August 13, 1996
The University Record, August 13, 1996 13 faculty members granted emeritus status Thirteen faculty members were given the emeritus title by the Regents at their July meeting. Those retiring are Kenneth W. Baird, professor of art; Eli V. Berger, assistant professor of dentistry; Theodore G. Birdsall, professor of electrical engineering and computer science; Mignonette Y.…
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August 13, 1996
The University Record, August 13, 1996 DPS recognizes officers, U-M community for safety and prevention efforts Jack Broadwell, biomedical engineering technician, helped to prevent the suicide of a U-M hospital patient. Broadwell received a Citizen’s Life Saving Award from the Department of Public Safety. Photo by Peter Yates The Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently…
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August 13, 1996
The University Record, August 13, 1996 Delivery, service vehicles will have better access to loading docks Scenes like this will become less frequent with new regulations that limit the types of U-M vehicles that can park at entrances and loading docks. Service and delivery vehicles will have top priority to perform necessary services. Photo by…
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August 13, 1996
The University Record, August 13, 1996 OBITUARIES John F. Holt John F. (Jack) Holt, professor emeritus of radiology, died July 22 at his Ann Arbor home. He was 81. Holt spent his entire academic career at the University, where he began as assistant resident in 1939, became assistant professor of radiology in 1944, associate professor…
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August 13, 1996
The University Record, August 13, 1996 Education remains crucial for minorities, UNCF’s Gray says By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Although African Americans have more opportunities than ever before to attend colleges and universities of their choice, the need for historically Black institutions of higher learning has never been greater, according to William H.…
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August 13, 1996
The University Record, August 13, 1996 Lucent Technologies donates $18 million in flat panel display manufacturing equipment and intellectual property Gov. John Engler (left) joined Interim President Homer A. Neal and other University officials in announcing the $18 million gift from Lucent Technologies. A significant donation of flat panel display manufacturing equipment and intellectual property,…
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August 13, 1996
The University Record, August 13, 1996 Smooth Move-In contemplated for Aug.27-29, Sept. 1-2 By Rebecca A. Doyle Note: Use the following link to view a detailed Move-In street map. Minimal disruption is the target for Move-In ’96, the U-M’s designated-day move-in program for new and returning students. From Aug. 27 through Aug. 29 and Sept.…
