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January 23, 1996
The University Record, January 23, 1996 Conference focuses on women of color in the academy By Mary Jo Frank University Relations Women students of color—including undergrads and graduate students—now make up 11.7 percent of the University’s student body, compared to 6.1 percent in 1987, when the Michigan Mandate was launched. It was one of the…
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January 23, 1996
The University Record, January 23, 1996 New system will make records easier, faster to access The University of Michigan has signed a $3.5 million contract with PeopleSoft Inc. to provide the U-M with computer software that will revise the current financial, human resource and student information systems over a four-year period. “This is an exciting…
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January 23, 1996
The University Record, January 23, 1996 Ludwig Koenen named 1996 Henry Russel Lecturer Ludwig Koenen, the Herbert C. Youtie Distinguished University Professor of Papyrology, will be the 1996 Henry Russel Lecturer. The annual lectureship is the highest honor the University gives to senior faculty members. Koenen was nominated for the honor by the U-M Research…
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January 23, 1996
The University Record, January 23, 1996 Spradlin will be interim associate vice president for business operations Paul A. Spradlin, director of plant extension, has been named interim associate vice president for business operations, effective immediately. The vacancy was created after William B. Krumm retired from the University and became vice president and controller at Texas…
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January 23, 1996
The University Record, January 23, 1996 Regents visit Flint and Dearborn campuses, Detroit Detroiters make suggestions on search process Editor’s Note: Record coverage of the Regents’ presidential search forums on the Flint and Dearborn campuses is on pages 4 and 5. By Jared Blank Speakers at last Wednesday’s Regents forum in Detroit echoed the sentiments…
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January 16, 1996
The University Record, January 16, 1996 POLICE BEAT By Rebecca A. Doyle Vending machines vandalized Over the holiday break, six incidents of vandalism of vending machine areas were reported. Damage is still being evaluated, reports Department of Public Safety (DPS) Capt. James Smiley, but in addition to theft of goods and money, some machines were…
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January 16, 1996
The University Record, January 16, 1996 U researchers breathe easier with funding approved for some federal agencies, opening of offices By Jared Blank U-M researchers received promising news last week when President Clinton signed into law a continuing resolution allowing research-related government agencies to resume working through Jan. 26. In what Robert Samors, government relations…
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January 16, 1996
The University Record, January 16, 1996 Orion Nebula: cloud of gas is nursery for infant stars The constellation of Orion, the Giant Hunter, sparkles in Michigan’s winter evening sky. At the midpoint of his sword, which is marked by three stars hanging from his belt, observers can see the Orion Nebula—a glowing cloud of gases…
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January 16, 1996
The University Record, January 16, 1996 Is Affirmative Action for Women an Appropriate Instrument for Achieving Gender Equity? PRO By Ruth Barnard School of Nursing Yes, affirmative action was and is needed to achieve full gender equity in employment. Despite 30 years of non-discrimination law, gender prejudice and discrimination still persist. Let’s just look at…
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January 16, 1996
The University Record, January 16, 1996 The Senate Assembly Legal Advisory Council By Wilfred Kaplan Professor Emeritus of Mathematics On May 18, 1992, Senate Assembly passed a resolution establishing the Legal Advisory Council charged with maintaining a list of attorneys who could help in grievances or in defense within administrative procedures, and with informing the…
