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  1. October 8, 1996

    Higher education funding gets a boost from Washington

    The University Record, October 8, 1996 Higher education funding gets a boost from Washington President Clinton signed into law last week a 16-pound, 3,000 page spending bill that includes a $3.5 billion increase over last year’s funding levels for education programs. The University’s Office of Financial Aid estimates that U-M students will receive a $2.4…
  2. October 8, 1996

    M-Quality Expo

    The University Record, October 8, 1996 M-Quality Expo is next week The University will celebrate National Quality Month with its third annual M-Quality Expo 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 17 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Michigan Union. Featuring dozens of exhibits and presentations by campus units, the free, public Expo will showcase the…
  3. October 8, 1996

    Neal outlines position to Senate Assembly

    The University Record, October 8, 1996 Neal outlines position to Senate Assembly By Jared Blank Interim President Homer Neal presented “Acting in the Interim,” an overview of the state of the University and his goals for the U-M, to the Sept. 30 Senate Assembly meeting. Neal discussed the activities that he said “can’t wait or…
  4. October 8, 1996

    Journalism Fellows Program gets $3.25 million from Knight Foundation

    The University Record, October 8, 1996 Journalism Fellows Program gets $3.25 million from Knight Foundation By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services The Michigan Journalism Fellows (MJF) program has received a $3.25 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, MJF Director Charles R. Eisendrath has announced. The five-year grant provides $2.25…
  5. October 8, 1996

    University Wallenberg Lecture features Pritchard

    The University Record, October 8, 1996 University Wallenberg Lecture features Pritchard By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services  Marion van Binsbergen Pritchard, who helped save the lives of at least 150 people—mostly children—in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam during World War II, will deliver the seventh annual University Wallenberg Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Rackham…
  6. October 8, 1996

    Task force to study faculty, staff and student child care needs

    The University Record, October 8, 1996 Task force to study faculty, staff and student child care needs Mary McAweeney drops off Erin at the Family Housing Community Center, one of six child care programs sponsored by the University. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Julie Peterson News and Information Services A task force of faculty, staff…
  7. October 8, 1996

    Regents, Neal issue statements on employment agreements

    The University Record, October 8, 1996 Regents, Neal issue statements on employment agreements Editor’s Note: For the full text of interim President Homer A. Neal’s letter click here. In two moves last week to begin an open dialogue on employment agreements for some executive officers made by former President James J. Duderstadt, the Board of…
  8. October 8, 1996

    Regents announce process for final phase of presidential search

    The University Record, October 8, 1996 Regents announce process for final phase of presidential search The Board of Regents, acting as the Presidential Search Committee (PSC), has announced the final stage of its search for the 12th president of the University. The search process enables finalists for the presidency to meet with faculty, staff and…
  9. October 1, 1996

    Construction Update

    The University Record, October 1, 1996 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE A lasting legacy of the Duderstadt presidency will be the extraordinary growth of the Ann Arbor campus. Following $1.5 billion worth of new construction and renovations, new and improved buildings and facilities have sprung up on all corners of the ca mpus. There are currently more than…
  10. October 1, 1996

    A new look for the U Club

    The University Record, October 1, 1996 A new look for the U Club The U Club in the Michigan Union has completed renovations and sports a new menu as well as new decor, including napkins, tables and chairs. A wall mural designed by Mark Pomilio, graduate student in the School of Art and Design, was…