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  1. February 28, 1994

    Relationships between media, politics focus of Cook Lectures

    Media, politics and the often-troubled relationship between the two will be explored in the 1994 free, public Cook Lectures on American Institutions March 7–8 in Room 250, Hutchins Hall. “Media and Politics: Three Perspectives” will feature media critics Roger Wilkins, Kathleen Hall Jamieson and Todd Gitlin. Wilkins, journalist, lawyer, professor and commentator, will examine “How…
  2. February 28, 1994

    Michigan Radio to strengthen ties to U, will broadcast football

    By Mary Jo Frank Michigan football returns to WUOM this fall. Walter Harrison, vice president for university relations, reported to the Regents at their February meeting that as part of Michigan Radio’s efforts to strengthen its connections to the University community, WUOM will cover U-M football and focus more attention on academics and student affairs.…
  3. February 28, 1994

    Regents name six to Thurnau Professorships

    Six faculty members have been named to the Arthur F. Thurnau Professorship which “recognizes and rewards faculty for outstanding contributions to undergraduate education.” Announcement of the appointments was made at the February Regents’ meeting. Those honored are Elizabeth S. Anderson, associate professor of philosophy; Morton Brown, professor of mathematics; Rebecca J. Scott, professor of history;…
  4. February 28, 1994

    Police Beat

    Freshman charged in Entree Plus case A first-year LS&A student was arrested Feb. 7 and charged with the misuse of a financial transaction device for the unauthorized use of another student’s Entree Plus card. Department of Public Safety (DPS) Capt. James R. Smiley says there has been an upswing in the unauthorized use of Entree…
  5. February 28, 1994

    Let flex committee know what you think

    The Flexible Benefits Advisory Committee wants to hear from you: David J. Anderson (co-chair), professor of electrical engineering and computer science, 4234 EECS 2112, 763-8040; Fax: 763-8041. Robert Behrens, U-M-Dearborn vice chancellor for business affairs, 1090 Administration Bldg. 1491, Dearborn Campus, 593-5110; Fax: 593-5452. James Christenson, director of plant operations, 326 E. Hoover 1002, 764-3400;…
  6. February 28, 1994

    Evaluation of flexible benefits proposal in final stages

    By Jane R. Elgass More than 5,000 members of the University community were advised last week by letter that they are members of a pool of potential participants in a telephone survey on the proposed flexible benefits plan. A smaller group of actual participants will be drawn by random sample. The survey, one activity in…
  7. February 28, 1994

    M-Quality teams make use of collaboration suite at CSMIL

    By Rebecca A. Doyle The Cognitive Science and Machine Intelligence Laboratory (CSMIL) has opened its doors to groups at the U-M who want to brainstorm solutions to unit problems or use its advanced technology to plan quality management strategies. The Collaboration Technology Suite conference room is equipped with six Macintosh computers, a live board, and…
  8. February 28, 1994

    M-ROVER will enhance undergrads’ experience

    By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services The latest addition to the U-M’s undergraduate education program weighs 500 pounds, costs more than $236,000, and loves the water. An underwater exploration and recovery remote-operated vehicle (ROV), it’s called M-ROVER. “M-ROVER is a unique, state-of-the-art piece of equipment that will enhance the undergraduate educational experience for U-M…
  9. February 7, 1994

    Hughes named to new post

    Robert C. Hughes, director of the Housing Division since 1978, has been named executive director of development and external relations for student affairs, effective Feb. 1. In announcing Hughes’ appointment last week, Vice President for Student Affairs Maureen A. Hartford said she is “very pleased to have Bob Hughes moving to this new post. We…
  10. February 7, 1994

    Digital Library Project will combine expertise of three units

    By Kate Kellogg News and Information Services Three campus units are collaborating on a futuristic building project that will require very little, if any, bricks, mortar or steel. Rather, it will use electronic tools to build an organized network of information resources ranging from book-length, on-line texts to digital slide collections, to multimedia tools. The…