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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Bentley Library exhibition illustrates tests of the automobile Photos of Henry P. Joy and his expedition from Detroit to San Francisco along the Lincoln ‘highway’ are part of the exhibition ‘From the Packard to the Sunrunner: 100 Years of Testing the Automobile,’ on display at the Bentley Historical Library…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Balancing work, family can be like walking a tightrope without a safety net ‘Walking the wire’ between home and work requires communication and support, Shepherd told participants. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Striving to maintain balance in your life among work and family…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Randolph, Johnson, rheumatology staff recognized for leadership, service Two individual staff members and a staff team received 1996 Staff Recognition Awards at the Workplace of the ’90s Conference June 5. James Randolph, assistant director of research administration, received the Distinguished Service Award; Benjie Johnson, clinical department associate II in…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Creativity is a learned behavior, Blixt tells participants By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services Creativity will be the lifeboat of the new millennium, Jill Blixt told participants in the workshop “Getting Out of the Box: Unleash Your Creative Potential.” Creativity will allow one to be more competitive on…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 U-M units share ups and downs of flexible work scheduling Workshop participants listened closely as representatives from University units share their experiences with flexible scheduling. By Rachel Neva News and Information Services As part of the Workplace of the ’90s conference, Leslie de Pietro, Fran Shadley and Julie Peterson…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Dealing with conflict is an essential part of work, personal life By Julie A. Peterson News and Information Services Do you seek out and thrive on conflict in your work or personal life? Or do you find it scary and avoid it whenever possible? If the latter, you are…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Etiquette in the workplace is still important ‘Being polite sets the tone for work relationships, how you interact with people and how people perceive you,’ Morning told her audience.. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services Politeness and proper decorum are not outdated issues in…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Is the U-M ready for self-directed work teams? Are You? By Rebecca A. Doyle Keynote speaker Ann Harper asked the audience to rate the University on its readiness for a self-directed work force. Photos by Bob Kalmbach “People are self-directed until they go to work,” said Ann Harper, “and…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 U-M community says thanks, farewell to President Duderstadt Duderstadt holds a framed collection of all the new construction that has taken place on campus during his tenure as president. Photo by Paul Jaronski By Jared Blank Hundreds of staff members packed Schembechler Hall May 30 to hear their colleagues…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 U-M researchers try to create DNA-analyzing microchip By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services This silicon wafer contains three of five components fabricated for use in one integrated microchip for DNA analysis currently being developed at the U-M with funding from the National Institutes of Health. Photo by Mark…
