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September 6, 1994
By Mary Jo Frank Smoking is now prohibited in almost all University leased and owned facilities. The policy, which went into effect Sept. 1, says: “In recognition of environmental tobacco smoke health risks, the University will provide as close to a smoke-free environment as practicable for its faculty, staff, students and visitors. The right of…
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September 6, 1994
By Janet Nellis Mendler News and Information Services The University and the Michigan Neighborhood Partnership (MNP), a coalition of Detroit community groups, will receive a first-year grant of $750,000 as one of the state’s first AmeriCorps programs. A “domestic Peace Corps,” the Ameri-Corps program is an initiative of the Corporation for National and Community Service…
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September 6, 1994
By Diane Swanbrow News and Information Services Despite the tremendous increase in the number of older Americans, only 5 percent of ads sampled over the last 100 years in two of the largest national magazines portrayed older people. And the images of older adults that have appeared tend to reinforce stereotypes about both aging in…
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September 6, 1994
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles on changes in benefits. Open enrollment, a time to enroll in or change benefit options, will be Oct. 10–28, one week longer than previous years. There will be changes for most staff members. In addition, four new programs, the beginning of flexible benefits, will…
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September 6, 1994
The University spent the summer on the move both physically and intellectually. Physically, many units completed the move to new quarters in Wolverine Tower while programs grew in size and scope. For those faculty and staff who were away for the summer months, the Record offers its summer news roundup. JOBNET process changes Interim changes…
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September 6, 1994
By Jane R. Elgass “You dropped off the kids or they dropped you off, and you’re worried. That’s OK.” Whether it’s the first child or the last one, entering college is stressful for both parents and children, Geraldine Markel told a group of parents at a parent orientation program last Thursday afternoon on “Changing Roles…
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September 6, 1994
Friendships, leaving options open are important for students By Mary Jo Frank Relations between students and faculty, even at a large institution such as the U-M, can be warm and cordial, philosophy Prof. Carl Cohen assured parents. Speaking at one of several programs designed for parents as part of last week’s “Welcome to Michigan ’94,”…
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September 6, 1994
I. Policy In recognition of environmental tobacco smoke health risks, the Univer-sity will provide as close to a smoke-free environment as practicable for its faculty, staff, students and visitors. The right of a non-smoker to protect his or her health and comfort will take precedence over another’s desire to smoke. II. Regulations A. Smoking is…
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September 6, 1994
Summarized below are the bus services that are available to students, faculty and staff. Complete schedules are available on the buses and at these locations: Campus Information Center, Michigan Union; Michigan League; Bursely Hall; Housing Office, Student Activities Building; and the Family Housing Office on North Campus. Nite Owl maps/schedules are available at the Union,…
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September 6, 1994
Martha Krebs, director of energy research for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), will present a public lecture and participate in a panel discussion titled, “National Science and Technology Policy: Beyond Advocacy,” 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 13 in Rackham Amphitheater. Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research, the lecture is free and open…
