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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Is the U-M ready for self-directed work teams? Are You? By Rebecca A. Doyle Keynote speaker Ann Harper asked the audience to rate the University on its readiness for a self-directed work force. Photos by Bob Kalmbach “People are self-directed until they go to work,” said Ann Harper, “and…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 U-M community says thanks, farewell to President Duderstadt Duderstadt holds a framed collection of all the new construction that has taken place on campus during his tenure as president. Photo by Paul Jaronski By Jared Blank Hundreds of staff members packed Schembechler Hall May 30 to hear their colleagues…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 U-M researchers try to create DNA-analyzing microchip By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services This silicon wafer contains three of five components fabricated for use in one integrated microchip for DNA analysis currently being developed at the U-M with funding from the National Institutes of Health. Photo by Mark…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 1996-97 Computer Kick-Off sales program begins in June The kickoff for the 199697 U-M Computer Sales Program begins June 17. In past years, the annual Computer KickOff sale began in August, and delivery of systems took place at the Sports Coliseum over a two-day period in October. “That process…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Remember to dial 647 from off-campus sites From the Information Technology Division All campus telephone numbers with the 747 exchange were recently changed to a 647 exchange. Presently, callers can successfully dial into the old 747 exchange number using either the 747 or 647 exchange. On Nov. 30 when…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Institute for Research on Women and Gender awards grants to 18 The Institute for Research on Women and Gender has awarded 18 grants to U-M faculty members for scholarly activities on women and gender. Research in the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, LS&A, the School of Social Work, the College…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Help available for Web site developers Do you need help developing or updating a WorldWide Web site? The Information Technology Division (ITD) provides professional content development and technical support to departments and units that want to publish online information on the Web. Whether you are just getting started or…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Experienced GSIs suggest program Faculty at the “Colleagues” conference were not the only people on campus pondering pedagogy three weeks ago. Professors responsible for the departmental Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) training programs—many to be launched next fall—also were conferring at a conference sponsored by the Center for Research on…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Day-long retreat focused on improving teaching methods By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services Michigan is a renowned research university, but soon it may be hailed for its intense focus on teaching and pedagogy. Two conferences in May provide some impressive evidence. Three weeks ago, the Office of the…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 U-M Flint volunteers honored for service to Humane Society University of Michigan-Flint Martin Luther King Day volunteers at the Genesee County Humane Society earned the University the “Service to the Humane Society Award” at the 11th Annual Humane Society Recognition Banquet. “I was very pleased with the enthusiasm of…
