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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 U-M prepares state appropriation request Strengthening undergraduate and faculty relationships through research is one of the pivotal elements in the University’s 1997–98 budget request to the state government. “We recognize,” said Interim President Homer A. Neal, “there will be many competing demands for the state’s resources and difficult choices…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 William Bolcom will give Russel Lecture William E. Bolcom, the Ross Lee Finney Distinguished University Professor of Music, has been chosen as the University’s 1997 Russel Lecturer. The annual lectureship is the highest honor the University gives to senior faculty members. Bolcom was nominated for the honor by the…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 $1 increase in student fee will provide scholarship fund for child care By Julie A. Peterson News and Information Services The Board of Regents last week approved a recommendation by a University task force that student fees be increased $1 per term and that the funds collected be matched…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 Bollinger will be 12th president of the U-M By Rebecca A. Doyle Lee C. Bollinger was formally elected the 12th president of the University at a special meeting of the Regents Nov. 12. He expects to begin his term in February or March, he told reporters afterward. Contract terms…
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November 14, 1996
The University Record, November 14, 1996 Dartmouth colleagues will miss Bollinger “The University of Michigan is to be congratulated on an absolutely wonderful appointment. Lee Bollinger is an outstanding academic leader and will be one of the most distinguished university presidents in the country. We will miss him very much at Dartmouth.” —James O. Freedman,…
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November 14, 1996
The University Record, November 14, 1996 Members of U community pleased with choice “Lee’s intelligence, compassion and wit will be invaluable assets as he assumes the leadership of the University. His appreciation for the values and traditions of Michigan will serve him equally well in representing the University externally.” —Robert Beckley, dean, College of Architecture…
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November 14, 1996
The University Record, November 14, 1996 Bollinger intends to remain ‘engaged with students’ By Jared Blank The Record spoke with Lee Bollinger last week about higher education and his love of teaching. He declined commenting on the specifics of the transition period and his role as president until he was able to discuss these issues…
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November 14, 1996
The University Record, November 14, 1996 U-M presidents have weathered wars, recessions, unrest to keep institution in leadership position Editor’s Note: The following summary of the history of the University’s presidents is based on information from the Record, the Ann Arbor News, and The Making of The University of Michigan by Howard H. Peckham. Historical…
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November 14, 1996
The University Record, November 14, 1996 Regents select Bollinger in three-hour session By Jane R. Elgass Partly because of his love for the institution and passion about the value of education, Lee C. Bollinger was offered his “dream job” last weekto serve as the 12th president of the U-M. His immediate reaction: “Oh my God.…
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November 14, 1996
The University Record, November 14, 1996 Jean Bollinger: ‘It is very exciting to think about coming back’ By Rebecca A. Doyle “It has just been overwhelming to think about,” says Jean Magnano Bollinger, who had less than 24 hours to absorb the news that spouse Lee C. Bollinger had been selected by the Regents to…
