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May 7, 1996
The University Record, May 7, 1996 Scientists meet journalists at panel discussion of science news coverage Scientists and journalists sometimes had opposing views about what should be interpreted for the public and what should be left for scientists to communicate to each other about their research . A panel composed of journalists and scientists discussed…
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May 7, 1996
The University Record, May 7, 1996 Academic games team wins College Bowl Championship The 1996 College Bowl National Champions gather around their trophies. They are, from left, Ravin Garg, Benoy Chacko, David Frazee, Jay Rhee and Michelle LaLonde. By Rebecca A. Doyle The U-M’s varsity academic games team placed first this year in a competition…
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May 7, 1996
The University Record, May 7, 1996 Smith elected to National Academy of Sciences Psychology Prof. Edward E. Smith was elected to the National Academy of Sciences last Tuesday (April 30). Smith is one of 60 new members and 15 foreign associates elected at the annual meeting of the Academy in Washing ton, D.C. Election to…
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May 7, 1996
The University Record, May 7, 1996 HomeShare program helps seniors and home seekers If you are over 55 and have been thinking about renting a room in your home to bring in needed income for security, to have help with chores, transportation or just for the company, now is the time to call the Housing…
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May 7, 1996
The University Record, May 7, 1996 Gov. Engler appoints Womack to investment committee Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Farris W. Womack has been appointed to the state’s Investment Advisory Committee by Gov. John Engler. The governor makes appointments to the committee with advice and consent of the Senate. The committee is responsible for…
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May 7, 1996
The University Record, May 7, 1996 Wise is finalist in Discover’s Technological Innovation Awards College of Engineering Prof. Ken Wise (center) with a silicon wafer containing hundreds of neural probes fabricated in the U-M’s Solid-State Engineering Laboratory, seen in the background. Wise is a finalist for a 1996 Discover Award for Technological Innovation for his…
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May 7, 1996
The University Record, May 7, 1996 Five receive 1996 Distinguished Dissertation Awards Weisbuch (center) presented (from left) Drennan, Grigsby, Graver and Sampath with Distinguished Dissertation Awards at a ceremony last Thursday. Photo by Bob Kalmbach Five former doctoral students were honored with Distinguished Dissertation Awards at a ceremony last Thursday. The awards are presented to…
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May 7, 1996
The University Record, May 7, 1996 Federal budget funds financial aid, releases research dollars By Jared Blank After 13 temporary spending measures, two government shutdowns and seven months of wrangling with Congress, President Clinton signed into law the 1996 Omnibus Appropriations Bill on April 25. The $160 billion bill includes some positive news for proponents…
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May 7, 1996
The University Record, May 7, 1996 GEO membership ratifies contract; negotiations set records for number, length By Rebecca A. Doyle Members of the Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) voted overwhelmingly to accept a three-year contract that Associate Director for Academic Human Resources Daniel A. Gamble says makes more changes to the original agreement than any other…
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May 7, 1996
The University Record, May 7, 1996 $3 million Mardigian gift will help fund Cancer and Geriatrics Center building A 1994 artist’s rendering of the Cancer and Geriatrics Center building. The Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation has pledged $3 million toward the new facility to house the Cancer and Geriatrics Centers on the Medical Campus. In…
