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January 30, 1996
The University Record, January 30, 1996 Ken Burns will lecture Feb.6 By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, whose credits include “The Civil War” and “Baseball,” will discuss his works in a free, public lecture at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Michigan Theater. Sponsored by the Program in Film…
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January 30, 1996
The University Record, January 30, 1996 Two new ways to get payroll information The Payroll Office has implemented a voice response system that can be reached by dialing 764-8253. The voice response system can (in most cases) tell you your net pay from the most recent payroll that was run and contained your information. Late…
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January 30, 1996
The University Record, January 30, 1996 LS&A executive committee approves restructuring of communication studies; all new courses will begin fall term 1996 By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services The newly restructured bachelor of arts concentration in communication studies—with all new courses—has been approved by the LS&A Executive Committee, effective fall 1996. The Department of…
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January 30, 1996
The University Record, January 30, 1996 Funding falling, competition for students high, Olswang says By Mary Jo Frank University Relations Changes in how higher education is funded, mandatory retirement laws and student expectations are reshaping America’s 80-year-old notion of what constitutes academic tenure, says Steven G. Olswang. Olswang, vice provost at the University of Washington,…
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January 30, 1996
The University Record, January 30, 1996 Last presidential search forum draws University, community members By Janet N. Mendler News and Information Services “Teaching is the best and most enjoyable job at the University, and the next president should be a passionate and articulate supporter of teaching,” Prof. Louis Nagel told the Regents during the ninth…
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January 30, 1996
The University Record, January 30, 1996 U-M, southeast Michigan groups plan collaboration symposium The University has joined forces with nine organizations in southeast Michigan to present a symposium on “Commitment to Collaboration: New Strategies for Community-Based Development in Detroit.” The program will be convened by Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer and President James J. Duderstadt, and…
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January 30, 1996
The University Record, January 30, 1996 Regents OK plan for search Provost J. Bernard Machen presented to the Regents last Thursday a 14-step plan for conducting the search for the successor to President James J. Duderstadt, who will step down from the post June 30. The Regents voted to accept the proposal, 7-0, with Regent…
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January 30, 1996
The University Record, January 30, 1996 Neal named interim president The appointment, effective July 1, was approved by the Board of Regents last Thursday. President James J. Duderstadt will retire from the presidency June 30 and return to teaching at Michigan. A search for the next president is getting under way. “The University is fortunate…
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January 23, 1996
The University Record, January 23, 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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January 23, 1996
The University Record, January 23, 1996 CRLT’s multicultural resource program up and running By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services The Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) is launching a new multicultural program designed to enhance the learning experience for all students at the University. “We have a new century coming,” explains Constance…
