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September 12, 1994
By Jane R. Elgass Random surveys of staff with respect to campus mail deliveries are paying off in speedier delivery of the mail. “Our goal is delivery in 24 hours,” says Sue A. Howison, manager of Mail Service. The tests, conducted every two months, are sent to 25 individuals who are “selected at random or…
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September 12, 1994
By Donna Ullrich-Eaton U-M-Flint U-M-Flint Chancellor Charlie Nelms will set the pace for inaugural activities in his honor Oct. 19–21 by joining in the Chancellor’s Challenge run/walk that kicks off festivities Oct. 19. Three days of public activities are planned to celebrate Nelms’ installation as Flint’s fourth chancellor. The events, organized around the theme of…
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September 12, 1994
By Rebecca A. Doyle New graduate students got advice ranging from how to seek out a faculty mentor to “don’t forget to have some fun” at the Graduate Student Convocation last Thursday. President James J. Duderstadt welcomed the new students by reminiscing about his own graduate school days 30 years ago. He offered a few…
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September 12, 1994
Faculty, staff and students have until Friday (Sept. 16) to place their Computer KickOff ’94 orders. Walk-in orders will be accepted at the Computer Showcase in the ground level of the Michigan Union through 5 p.m. Mail-in orders must be postmarked before midnight. All products will be distributed over a two-day period—Oct. 4–5—at the Sports…
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September 12, 1994
Readings by authors Linda Gregerson, Alyson Hagy and Michael Dorris will kick off the 1994–95 Visiting Writers Series this month. Sponsored by the Department of Eng- lish and Borders Book Shop, the series features readings throughout the academic year of fiction and poetry by more than two dozen writers. Most readings are free to the…
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September 12, 1994
Faculty and staff are invited to attend one of three informal meetings to discuss workplace violence. The meetings are scheduled: 10 a.m. Sept. 20, Corner Room, North Campus Commons; 7 p.m. Sept. 22, Michigan Room, Michigan Union; 10 a.m. Sept. 28, Michigan Room, Michigan Union. The three public meetings are being held to gain a…
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September 12, 1994
Phoebe C. Ellsworth, the Kirkland and Ellis Professor of Law and professor of psychology, has been appointed assistant to the LS&A dean for faculty appointments. Dean Edie N. Goldenberg said Ellsworth will work closely with her and associate dean John R. Chamberlin on such issues as coordinating the College’s efforts to implement the Women’s Agenda.…
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September 12, 1994
By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services A new study shows that the world’s lakes have more carbon dioxide than they can use. Instead of soaking up atmospheric CO2, as many scientists believe, lakes are pumping carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere. “The world’s lakes are sources, rather than sinks, for atmospheric CO2,” reported George…
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September 12, 1994
By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Police officers who tend to arrest victims of domestic assaults believe that violence is justified in some situations, according to a U-M study. “The arrest of victims of domestic violence occurs at an unexpectedly high rate and is a problem of growing concern,” says Daniel G. Saunders, associate…
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September 12, 1994
By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Although allegations of child sexual abuse in cases of divorce may appear revengeful, about two-thirds of these accusations probably are true, according to U-M researchers. “Many people, both professionals and non-professionals, assume a sexual abuse charge made in the context of divorce is very likely false,” says Kathleen…
