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April 4, 1994
By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services Researchers at the U-M, the Univer-sity of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and the University of Texas, Austin, have been awarded $4.5 million to establish a new Center for Optoelectronics Science and Technology (COST). The center will be one of four funded by the federal Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA). “These…
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March 28, 1994
Frederick H. Wagman Frederick H. Wagman, former director of the University Library and professor emeritus of library science, died March 19 following a brief illness. He was 81. Wagman joined the U-M in 1953 as director of the University Library and professor of library science. “Fred was one of the great librarians of the University…
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March 28, 1994
The University has received Washtenaw United Way Campaign’s Gold Award for raising $950,161, the largest workplace campaign in the county. In presenting the award, Washtenaw United Way President Vincent S. Buccirosso said, “the University of Michigan has always strongly supported Wash-tenaw United Way, and 1993 was no different. Your commitment to our organization is second…
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March 28, 1994
By Rebecca A. Doyle Do you know a non-faculty University employee whose work efforts are above and beyond what is required? Does one of your co-workers give more than 100 percent to the job? The Workplace of the ’90s Conference, with financial support from the Office of the Provost, this year will honor staff members…
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March 28, 1994
By Jane R. Elgass University officials announced last Friday that they will issue a permit for use of the Central Campus Diagonal to the National Organization for the Reform of the Marijuana Laws (NORML), pending the organization’s compliance with several conditions. NORML seeks to use the Diagonal on April 2 for its annual Hash Bash…
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March 28, 1994
By Mary Jo Frank More than 1,550 evaluation forms were mailed last week to faculty members in five schools and colleges who are being asked by Senate Assembly to evaluate their deans. Professors, associate and assistant professors, research scientists, associate and assistant research scientists, and some librarians in the School of Business Administration, College of…
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March 28, 1994
Black Law Students Alliance symposium will examine civil rights in the ’90s “Civil Rights in the 1990s: Where Are We Now? Where Should We Go?” will be addressed at the Sixth Annual Symposium of the U-M Black Law Students Alliance April 8–9 at the Law School. Topics will include the efficacy of the Voting Rights…
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March 28, 1994
In the early treatment sessions, the therapist stands outside the restroom and reassures the patient that no one will enter. Once the patient is calm enough to start urinating, the therapist gradually moves closer and closer. Eventually the patient is able to use a urinal even as the therapist stands directly behind him. “I might…
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March 28, 1994
By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services Adding finely ground shale to barrier or “slurry” walls appears to be an inexpensive and effective way to retard the spread of toxic contaminants from landfills and hazardous waste sites, according to U-M researchers. “Natural shale could prove to be an ideal material for use in slurry walls…
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March 28, 1994
By Kristen Lidke Finn Medical Center Public Relations It’s the biggest game of the year. Although halftime is almost over, there’s still a long line of people behind you waiting for their turn in the restroom. You finally get up to a urinal and… nothing happens. No matter how hard you try, it’s a fumble.…
