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February 20, 1995
The University Record, February 20, 1995 St Petersburg mayor here Feb. 26-March 1 for meetings, lectures By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services Anatoly Sobchak, mayor of St. Petersburg, member of the Supreme Consultative Council under the Russian president, and professor of law at St. Petersburg State University, is a name to remember. While visiting…
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February 20, 1995
The University Record, February 20, 1995 Matlock named assistant vice provost Matlock named assistant vice provost John H. Matlock has been appointed assistant vice provost and director of the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI), effective Jan. 1. Matlock, who has been OAMI director since 1989, will provide support for student academic programs and oversee…
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February 20, 1995
The University Record, February 20, 1995 U engineer among 5 to survey Kobe quake damage By Julie Robinson Record Special Writer Jim Wight, professor of civil engineering, knows that lessons can be learned from everything–even earthquakes. Wight was one of five American professors chosen by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to travel to Kobe, Japan,…
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February 20, 1995
The University Record, February 20, 1995 Mott gerbil’s an award-winner, paws down By Rebecca A. Doyle Chip and his roommate Dale are the “best distraction there is when parents have to leave children in the hospital,” says Anne M. Mende, activity therapist at Mott Hospital. “When kids are too young to talk and can’t communicate,…
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February 20, 1995
The University Record, February 20, 1995 Committee outlines Phase II of flexible benefit plan Editor’s Note: The following has been provided by the Flexible Benefits Committee. The updated Flexible Benefits Committee has been working since late November to build on the Phase I flexible benefits recommendations originally communicated in 1994. The major thrust of the…
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February 20, 1995
The University Record, February 20, 1995 President briefs RAs on Women’s Agenda, solicits input By Mary Jo Frank Record Special Writer Campus safety, classroom climate and the need for more women faculty to serve as role models for students were a few of the concerns raised by residence hall staff during a one-hour dialogue with…
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February 13, 1995
The University Record, February 13, 1995 Computer virus outbreak detected Early in February, the Information Technology Division (ITD) discovered viruses on some computers at the Angell Hall Courtyard Computing Site. Several computer viruses, including AntiCMOS, Monkey, NoInt, Stealth_boot and V-sign were found on some of the Dell Pentium-90 computers at the site. ITD urges anyone…
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February 13, 1995
The University Record, February 13, 1995 Tenure definition document promotes wide-ranging dialogue Tenure definition document promotes wide-ranging dialogue By Mary Jo Frank Record Special Writer A faculty-generated document “Toward A Definition of Tenure” is accomplishing its authors’ goals: encouraging colleagues to discuss rights and responsibilities of tenured faculty, and collegiality at the U-M. More than…
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February 13, 1995
The University Record, February 13, 1995 4 projects receive Presidential Initiatives funds By Julie Robinson Record Special Writer Competition was tough for this year’s awarding of Presidential Initiatives Fund (PIF) grants. Of 79 proposals, four were selected, representing a diverse cross-section of schools. The PIF began in 1986 with a $5 million grant from the…
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February 13, 1995
The University Record, February 13, 1995 Police Beat POLICE BEAT Student charged in Internet transmissions An LS&A sophomore was charged last week in a federal criminal complaint with transmitting a threat to injure a U-M student. U.S. attorney Saul A. Green said the charges arise from a series of transmissions made on the Internet computer…
