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February 13, 1996
The University Record, February 13, 1996 LS&A faculty OK new admission requirements for year 2000 By Jane R. Elgass Students applying for admission to LS&A for fall term 2000 will be required to meet new admissions criteria that put current practice into policy, according to Lincoln Faller, LS&A associate dean for undergraduate education. Background information…
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February 13, 1996
The University Record, February 13, 1996 Hans Kung to speak on euthanasia “Euthanasia: New Theological Perspectives on Dying” will be the focus of a speech by Hans Kung at 7:30 p.m Feb. 19 in Rackham Auditorium. A theologian and educator recently retired from Germany’s University of Tubingen, the 67-year-old Swiss -born Catholic theologian often has…
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February 13, 1996
The University Record, February 13, 1996 Committee named to study issues related to mapping systems From the Office of the Vice President for Research Geographical information systems (GIS), which allow researchers to map data onto locations or geographic sites in sophisticated ways, are becoming increasingly important in research involving data that has geographical or location-relevant…
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February 13, 1996
The University Record, February 13, 1996 ‘Inside Europe’ on Michigan Radio offers special insight into a changing Europe From the battered villages of Bosnia and Croatia to the glittering diplomatic capitals of London and Paris, “Inside Europe” features sound-rich reports, in-depth interviews and colorful profiles to create a picture of Europe that’s both informative and…
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February 13, 1996
The University Record, February 13, 1996 Management Institute participants get global look at U A session led last Friday by social work Prof. John Tropman on faculty governance is among a number of presentations being made to participants in this year’s Business and Finance Management Institute, which is sponsored by Farris W. Womack, executive vice…
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February 13, 1996
The University Record, February 13, 1996 Engler’s budget recommendations please officials By Jane R. Elgass University officials are pleased that Gov. John Engler’s budget recommendations for higher education “are moving in the right direction,” says Cynthia H. Wilbanks, associate vice president for government relations. Under Engler’s recommendations, all schools would receive a 4 percent across-the-board…
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February 13, 1996
The University Record, February 13, 1996 U joins consortium to build huge optical telescopes in Chile By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services The University has joined the Magellan Project-a consortium of research institutions that will build and operate two 6.5-meter optical/infrared telescopes at Las Campanas, Chile. Lead partner in the $67.7 million project is…
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February 6, 1996
The University Record, February 6, 1996 KUDOS Barlow awarded fellowship to study in Saudi Arabia Robin Barlow, director of Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies and professor of epidemiology, was awarded a Joseph J. Malone Fellowship and participated in a two-week Arab and Islamic studies program in Saudi Arabia. He was one of…
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February 6, 1996
The University Record, February 6, 1996 ECB and SAPAC seek writings on violence against women From the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center Although violence against women dates back to pre-historic times, it is only recently that society has begun to identify and challenge violence against women. In recent years, the University community has become…
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February 6, 1996
The University Record, February 6, 1996 Students seek overseas study programs that help them explore their heritage, learn foreign languages By Carlean Ponder News and Information Services In a shrinking world, study abroad is expanding, and the University’s programs for overseas study and the number of students taking advantage of them continue to increase. “Students…
