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October 8, 1996
The University Record, October 8, 1996 Library has M-Quality resources available for new, veteran staff By Susan Gilbert Beck University Library Administration M-Quality is the University’s approach to Total Quality Management. Faculty, staff and students new to the University, as well as veterans, might wish to learn more about the theory and practice that make…
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October 8, 1996
The University Record, October 8, 1996 Take a look at building plans during Fire Prevention Week By Patricia Watt, Occupational Safety & Environmental Health and Robert Patrick, Department of Public Safety Every department should take this week—Oct. 7-11—to emphasize the importance of fire safety both on and off campus. A controlled fire can cook, heat,…
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October 8, 1996
The University Record, October 8, 1996 Two-day conference will focus on culture of Venice The Mocking of Christ, c. 1590 (left), is only one of the exhibits highlighted in the two day conference on the culture of Venice, Oct. 11-13, sponsored by the Museum of Art and other units. Photo courtesy Museum of Art As…
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October 8, 1996
The University Record, October 8, 1996 Higher education funding gets a boost from Washington President Clinton signed into law last week a 16-pound, 3,000 page spending bill that includes a $3.5 billion increase over last year’s funding levels for education programs. The University’s Office of Financial Aid estimates that U-M students will receive a $2.4…
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October 8, 1996
The University Record, October 8, 1996 M-Quality Expo is next week The University will celebrate National Quality Month with its third annual M-Quality Expo 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 17 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Michigan Union. Featuring dozens of exhibits and presentations by campus units, the free, public Expo will showcase the…
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October 8, 1996
The University Record, October 8, 1996 Neal outlines position to Senate Assembly By Jared Blank Interim President Homer Neal presented “Acting in the Interim,” an overview of the state of the University and his goals for the U-M, to the Sept. 30 Senate Assembly meeting. Neal discussed the activities that he said “can’t wait or…
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October 8, 1996
The University Record, October 8, 1996 Journalism Fellows Program gets $3.25 million from Knight Foundation By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services The Michigan Journalism Fellows (MJF) program has received a $3.25 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, MJF Director Charles R. Eisendrath has announced. The five-year grant provides $2.25…
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October 8, 1996
The University Record, October 8, 1996 University Wallenberg Lecture features Pritchard By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Marion van Binsbergen Pritchard, who helped save the lives of at least 150 people—mostly children—in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam during World War II, will deliver the seventh annual University Wallenberg Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Rackham…
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October 8, 1996
The University Record, October 8, 1996 Task force to study faculty, staff and student child care needs Mary McAweeney drops off Erin at the Family Housing Community Center, one of six child care programs sponsored by the University. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Julie Peterson News and Information Services A task force of faculty, staff…
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October 8, 1996
The University Record, October 8, 1996 Regents, Neal issue statements on employment agreements Editor’s Note: For the full text of interim President Homer A. Neal’s letter click here. In two moves last week to begin an open dialogue on employment agreements for some executive officers made by former President James J. Duderstadt, the Board of…
