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February 27, 1996
The University Record, February 27, 1996 Students trade sun & sand for hammers & soup pots By Carlean Ponder News and Information Services More than 300 U-M students will trade fun in the sun for hammers, soup pots and delivery vans by participating in Alternative Spring Break (ASB) projects ranging from building houses in Cla…
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February 27, 1996
The University Record, February 27, 1996 Hillegonds exhorts U to adjust rapidly to state’s turbulent economic, political climate By Mary Jo Frank University Relations To thrive, the U-M must adjust rapidly to the state’s tumultuous economic and political climate, warns Paul C. Hillegonds, speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. Speaking Feb. 19 as part…
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February 27, 1996
The University Record, February 27, 1996 Sarah Goddard Power Awards go to Gage and Goldenberg By Rebecca A. Doyle Lois N. Gage, professor emerita of nursing, and Edie N. Goldenberg, dean of the College of Literature, Science and the Arts (LS&A), will receive the Sarah Goddard Power Award on March 13. The award ceremony, scheduled…
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February 27, 1996
The University Record, February 27, 1996 Pilot program investigates de-icing alternatives By Matthew Thorburn News and Information Services This winter the Salt Use Quality Improvement Team, an interdisciplinary task force, is testing several alternative de-icers on campus. The team’s goal is to establish and promote the best management practices for de-icing that minimize deterioration to…
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February 27, 1996
The University Record, February 27, 1996 Obituary — George C. Summerfield George C. Summerfield, professor emeritus of nuclear engineering and of macromolecular science and engineering, died Feb. 6 at University Hospital. He was 58. A member of the faculty for three decades, Summerfield helped the Department of Nuclear Engineering earn its reputation as one of…
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February 27, 1996
The University Record, February 27, 1996 Impact of war largely ignored, says historian Shy By John Woodford News and Information Services Wars have long excited public and academic interest, noted military historian John Shy, but the focus has tended to be on battles; the aftermath of war—its impact on economic, political, ideological and cultural affairs—has…
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February 27, 1996
The University Record, February 27, 1996 MichiganRadio: Almost 50 and ready for a change By Rebecca A. Doyle Donovan Reynolds wants the airwaves to be full of the energy and excitement he experienced while he was here as a Michigan Journalism Fellow last year. “I think we can provide an exciting, intellectual discussion of issues…
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February 27, 1996
The University Record, February 27, 1996 Medicare Part B reimbursement decreases From the Benefits Office Following past practice, the University has adjusted the Medicare Part B reimbursement benefit to match changes in Medicare Part B premiums. This year, the Medicare Part B reimbursement is $30.24 per month for those who retired Jan. 1, 1970, or…
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February 27, 1996
The University Record, February 27, 1996 Advances in technology transfer prompt proposed revision of Intellectual Property Policy Revisions of the University’s intellectual property policy will be presented to the Regents at their March 14-15 meeting. Advances in the practice of university technology transfer since the policy was last revised in 1987 have prompted several changes…
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February 27, 1996
The University Record, February 27, 1996 Duderstadt pleased with governor’s higher ed budget recommendations; concerned about capital outlay By Jared Blank In a self-described “swan song,” President James J. Duderstadt testified before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education on Feb. 17, expressing his satisfaction with Gov. John Engler’s recent budget recommendation of a 4.4…
