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September 3, 1996
The University Record, September 3, 1996 Weather or not Photo Credit: U-M Weather Underground Since 1992, school children have been exploring the world of weather on the Internet using a full-color, interactive software package called Blue-Skies, developed by the University of Michigan Weather Underground with funding from the National Science Foundation. With a personal computer,…
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September 3, 1996
The University Record, September 3, 1996 SUMMER ROUNDUP $3 million grant will help fund Cancer and Geriatrics Center The Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation has pledged $3 million toward the new facility to house the Cancer and Geriatrics Centers on the Medical Campus. The Cancer and Geriatrics Center will bring together research and treatment activities…
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September 3, 1996
The University Record, September 3, 1996 Computer kiosks will connect state residents with up-to-date health info By Margo Schneidman Health System News Service The Comprehensive Cancer Center will create a statewide network of interactive computer kiosks to link residents with up-to-date health information on the Internet. The $1 million project, approved by Gov. John Engler…
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September 3, 1996
The University Record, September 3, 1996 Ways to combat workplace violence discussed at seminar Photos by Bob Kalmbach By Jared Blank More than 100 people representing the University community and southeast Michigan businesses attended a day-long seminar on campus last month to discuss ways to combat violence in the workplace—a growing problem that cuts across…
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September 3, 1996
The University Record, September 3, 1996 Fulbright opportunities for visiting scholars announced Four Fulbright grant opportunities designed to support visiting scholars are available through the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, says Pat McCune of the International Institute. The faculty and institutional grants are administered by CIES, located in Washington, D.C. The Scholar-In-Residence Program supports…
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September 3, 1996
The University Record, September 3, 1996 Nine Business School faculty will hold named professorships Several Business School faculty members have been named to distinguished professorships: Jane E. Dutton, professor of organizational behavior, human resource management and corporate strategy, will hold the William Russell Kelly Professorship in Business Administration. David A. Hirshleifer, professor of finance, will…
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September 3, 1996
The University Record, September 3, 1996 New dental plan goes into effect Jan. 1 All faculty, staff, retirees and spouses of deceased retirees will participate in a new dental plan beginning Jan. 1, 1997. On that date, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) will replace United of Omaha as the administrator of the University dental plan.…
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September 3, 1996
The University Record, September 3, 1996 Innovation, collegiality, creativity emphasized at new faculty orientation Interim President Homer A. Neal addressed new faculty at their orientation session last week in the Michigan Union Ballroom. Neal urged the group to view students and colleagues as resources for new ideas. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Jared Blank New…
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September 3, 1996
A welcome from the president The University Record, September 3, 1996 THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 2074 FLEMING ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN 48109-1340 313 764-6270 FAX: 936-0775 September 3, 1996 Dear Colleagues: One of the very fine pleasures that comes with my position as Interim President is to welcome you to…
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September 3, 1996
The University Record, September 3, 1996 Look for changes in the Record this issue, this year Welcome to The University Record, both new and continuing readers. As the official publication of the University, the Record strives to present information that will encourage collegiality, innovation and open communication among all members of the University community. While…
