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February 20, 1996
The University Record, February 20, 1996 Nasrin discusses baring emotions to public at Humanities Institute conference By John Woodford News and Information Services Taslima Nasrin, a writer who had to flee her country in June 1994 after her latest novel was banned and certain Muslim clerics sanctioned any of their followers to kill her, spoke…
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February 20, 1996
The University Record, February 20, 1996 EECS Prof. Ebbini awarded $50,000 for ultrasound research By Jared Blank Emad S. Ebbini, assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science, has received a $50,000 grant from an anonymous donor to improve current ultrasound imaging technologies. The competition was open to faculty who have received National Science Foundation…
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February 20, 1996
The University Record, February 20, 1996 UROP program wins award for undergraduate teaching By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services An innovative U-M program that links 700 first- and second-year undergraduates with 400 junior and senior faculty in research partnerships has received a TIAA-CREF Theodore M. Hesburgh Certificate of Excellence for Faculty Development to Enhance…
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February 20, 1996
The University Record, February 20, 1996 Regents meet with search consultant By Rebecca A. Doyle Regents Shirley McFee, Rebecca McGowan, Deane Baker, Laurence Deitch and Philip Power met last Wednesday with Malcolm MacKay of Russell Reynolds Associates, the firm retained to help find a new president. A document prepared by Marilyn Knepp, director of academic…
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February 20, 1996
The University Record, February 20, 1996 U-M sponsors conference for academic, government, and industry leaders By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services Representatives from major universities, government officials and private industry leaders will gather on campus Feb. 26 for the first annual Jerome B. Wiesner Symposium, titled “The Future of the Government /University Research Partnership:…
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February 20, 1996
The University Record, February 20, 1996 Award for diversity commitment named for Harold Johnson By Kahli Randall News and Information Services The Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award has been established to honor the contributions of faculty who are working to create a more culturally and ethnically diverse campus, Lester P. Monts, vice provost for…
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February 20, 1996
The University Record, February 20, 1996 ITD dial-in customer use prompts installation of 300 more modems By Jared Blank The University’s 24,500 modem dial-in subscribers recently have been hearing fewer busy signals, according to Andy Palms, product area manager of networking and sites. The Information Technology Division (ITD) added 150 modems in December and will…
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February 20, 1996
The University Record, February 20, 1996 Kassebaum honored with first U-M Distinguished Legislator Award By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Sen. Nancy Kassebaum, R-Kan., has received the first University of Michigan Distinguished Legislator Award. It was presented at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., in January. Modeled after the national service academy scholarship…
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February 20, 1996
The University Record, February 20, 1996 CAUP students blend education with practice in Detroit By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services Dozens of students from the College of Architecture and Urban Planning (CAUP) are blending education and practical experience while helping Detroit neighborhoods build bridges to the future. “This is part of an effort to…
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February 20, 1996
The University Record, February 20, 1996 NASA shuttle mission will duplicate Ben Franklin’s experiment By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services U-M scientist hopes to repeat Ben Franklin’s famous experiment with electricity next week. Instead of a kite, some string and a key, Gilchrist will use a 1,142-pound Italian satellite, a 13-mile-long cable and the…
