May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Fulbright Grant applications available Applications are now available for 1997–98 Fulbright Grants for graduate study abroad in academic fields and for professional training in the creative and performing arts. The deadline is Sept. 25. The J. William Fulbright Grants were established “to increase mutual under standing between the people…
May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Research grants on women’s health awarded By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services The Michigan Initiative for Women’s Health and the Office of the Vice President for Research have awarded research grants to four research teams focused on aspects of women’s health. The grants are for up to $4,000.…
May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 OBITUARY — Mathew Alpern Mathew Alpern, professor emeritus of physiological optics in opthalmology in the Medical School and professor emeritus of psychology, died May 16 at U-M Hospitals. One of the world’s foremost experts on color vision, Alpern was 77 years old. A gifted scientist, educator and member of…
May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Allen-Meares: U must address climate for women, students of color Social Work Dean Paula Allen-Meares addressed an audience gathered to celebrate 15 years of the Women of Color Task Force on May 7. Photos by Bob Kalmbach By Rebecca A. Doyle The University of Michigan has made great strides,…
May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Staff with RIF status may arrange for continuing benefits with U-M From the Benefits Office Faculty and staff members who are laid off or placed on Reduction In Force (RIF) status should notify the Benefits Office immediately to make arrangements for continuing benefits for themselves and their dependents. Call…
May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Terminated staff members may continue benefits through COBRA From the Benefits Office Faculty and staff members who lose their eligibility for benefits because of the termination of their employment are eligible for COBRA continuation for themselves and their covered dependents if they apply within 60 days of their termination.…
May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Third report on women at the U-M finds areas of ‘modest progress,’ cites lack of women in tenure ranks By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services The third report on Women at the University of Michigan, which tracks the status and progress of women on the Ann Arbor campus,…
May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Center for Ultrafast Optical Science opens on North Campus Associate Research Scientist John F. Whitaker is one of five U-M researchers directing research programs in the newly renovated lab at the Center for Ultrafast Optical Science. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services University scientists,…
May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 PSAC issues report on presidential search Jeffrey S. Lehman, dean of the Law School and chair of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee (PSAC), presented the committee’s first progress report to the Presidential Search Committee (PSC) last Friday. Lehman said that the search is on track, and he is happy…
May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Campaign for Michigan tops $1 billion total goal The U-M has reached its $1 billion goal for the Campaign for Michigan. This has been accomplished with 17 months remaining until the official end (Sept. 30, 1997) of the five-year public fund-raising campaign. “The spectacular achievement of reaching the $1…
