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December 17, 1996
The University Record, December 17, 1996 CEW scholarships assist returning women The Center for the Education of Women (CEW) is accepting applications for its annual CEW Scholarships for Returning Women. Thirty awards will be made to women who will be students at the U-M during the 1997-98 academic year. Applicants must have had an interruption…
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December 17, 1996
The University Record, December 17, 1996 Arctic tundra now pumping as much or more carbon into atmosphere than it removes, says U-M scientist John Hobbie (left), a scientist with the Ecosystems Center in Woods Hold, Mass., and George Kipphut of the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, collect water samples from Alaska’s Toolik Lake to study carbon dioxide…
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December 17, 1996
The University Record, December 17, 1996 Botanical Gardens will ‘grow’ pavilion for new Gateway Garden While functioning as a pavilion, this artistic interpretation of Paul Little’s design also illustrates its use as an arbor walkway in the Gateway Garden at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens. By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Service Growing a pavilion starts…
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December 17, 1996
The University Record, December 17, 1996 U-Move registration under way Registration is under way for U-Move, a program of more than 60 adult activity and fitness classes held Jan. 13-April 18. Step aerobics, Tai Chi Chuan, ballroom dancing, self-defense, yoga, Shiatsu Massage, swimming, butts & guts, dance aerobics, super circuits, volleyball and water aerobics are…
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December 17, 1996
The University Record, December 17, 1996 SERVICE AWARDS Fay Freshcorn, a medical transcriptionist for 33 years, got her first job in the Department of Pathology in 1956 after she successfully spelled ‘appendectomy’ during a job interview. She had a bit of trouble getting used to entering the autopsy room while an autopsy was being conducted.…
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December 17, 1996
The University Record, December 17, 1996 YOU COUNT AT THE U Photos by Bob Kalmbach The Business and Finance Division honors staff each fall with Distinguished Staff Awards presented at a dinner in November. The awards recognize staff members who,’through the application of their skills and efforts, have served the University and the broader community…
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December 17, 1996
The University Record, December 17, 1996 Arts coordinator faces challenge of involving more students in arts How do you get more students interested in the various arts programs presented on campus? Mary Craig, recently appointed arts coordinator, thinks she has some answers. Filling the position recently established by Paul Boylan, dean of the School of…
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December 17, 1996
The University Record, December 17, 1996 Additional units post holiday hours; some services reduced During the holiday season, some University units schedule some reduction in services. In addition to those previously listed (see The University Record, Dec. 10, page 5), the following units have announced holiday closings or limited hours: The Michigan Union will be…
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December 17, 1996
The University Record, December 17, 1996 Benefits Office notes changes for new HMO members Selecting or changing primary care physicians, or receiving health care identification cards may concern faculty and staff members who became new members of a health maintenance organization (HMO) during the University’s Open Enrollment period. The new health care plan becomes effective…
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December 17, 1996
The University Record, December 17, 1996 Bylaw change proposed for Rackham Graduate School dean, executive board The following change is proposed for Regents’ Bylaw 11.08 regarding the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies. Comments on the changes should be made to the Office of the General Counsel, Room 4010, Fleming Administration Building 1340. Additions…
