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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Martin Luther King III: Find a cause and commit to it By Ryan Solomon News and Information Services Speaking Jan. 21 to a full audience at the Alumni Association, Martin Luther King III directed many of his comments to students, reminding them that all great movements, including the civil…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Workshop participants discuss inclusivity in the classroom By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services It took students and faculty about 30 seconds to agree that having a mix of students from diverse backgrounds seated in one room does not make a multicultural, inclusive classroom. “Being in the same room…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Excellence not always measured by test scores, White says By Jared Blank Speakers at the program “Affirmative Action in the Academy: Safeguarding the Gains Made” in Hutchins Hall Jan. 20 discussed what they believe are the virtues of affirmative action programs and ways for the University and the country…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 ‘Take to heart the message of struggle and sacrifice,’ Berry tells audience Mary Frances Berry (at right), U-M alumna and chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, called for an individual commitment to a community of justice and the ideals to which Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Two artists display unusual works in Rackham Building Ann Savageau displays a portion of her creation titled ‘Books/Memories/Reflections,’ on display in the Rackham Building. Photo by Bob Kalmbach In his early drawings, Theodore Ramsay depicted himself and his parents as the ideal “bear” family, advanced to candy-making to pay…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Mott Foundation grants $410,000 to U-M-Flint for outreach The U-M-Flint has received three one-year grants totaling $410,450 from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to support regional outreach activities. The largest of the grants, $300,000, will provide partial funding for new outreach activities including evaluation, assessment and technical assistance for…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Transportation Services offers advice to drivers of University vehicles Transportation Services has issued a memorandum including tips for drivers of University vehicles. “I would suggest that the drivers of all vehicles take these precautions,” says Pat Cunningham, director of Transportation Services. Require all passengers to wear their safety belts…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Neal announces new presidential fund for diversity at U-M The University will establish a President’s New Century Fund for Diversity “to create programs that will accelerate the University’s progress toward the many-faceted goals for diversity at the U-M,” interim President Homer A. Neal announced Jan. 20. “We have made…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Bylaw change proposed for School of Art and Design The following change is proposed for Regents’ Bylaw 11.011 regarding the School of Art and Design. Comments on the changes should be made to the Office of the Secretary of the University, 2012 Fleming Bldg., 1340, by Feb. 11. Additions…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Seven faculty granted emeritus title at Regents meeting Seven faculty members were given the emeritus title by the Regents at their Jan. meeting. Those retiring are Richard J. Allen, professor of pediatrics and communicable diseases and professor of pediatrics in the Department of Neurology; James L. Daws Jr., associate…
