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June 6, 1994
The Big Ten universities have renewed their agreement with National Car Rental at the same rates, terms and conditions for an additional year, through May 31, 1995. U-M travelers should use Recap No. 5000490 so that free loss damage waiver (LDW) and primary liability coverage will be automatically provided on rentals, for both business and…
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June 6, 1994
By Kellee Davis News and Information Services LS&A’s Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP), designed to bring together first- and second-year students with faculty researchers, has received a $127,000 grant from the state of Michigan Department of Education’s Office of Minority Equity for the fourth consecutive year. “This is especially nice since the Office rarely funds…
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June 6, 1994
By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services While much progress has been made in the six years since the inception of the Michigan Mandate—the embodiment of the University’s commitment to multiculturalism on campus—continual assessment of the University’s diversity efforts are needed. That was the message delivered by President James J. Duderstadt to more than 50…
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May 23, 1994
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is issuing the new ID cards throughout the summer 1–4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Campus Safety Services Building, 1239 Kipke Drive, and 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Thursdays at the DPS North Campus Commons Neighborhood Office. Photo ID services will not be available the week of July 3. The North Campus…
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May 23, 1994
Faculty, staff and students are discovering that new identification cards being issued through the Universal ID Card System are the key to obtaining a variety of University goods and services. Universal Photo ID cards feature digital color photographs of the ID holder, magnetic stripes, library bar codes and a Uniqname for each member of the…
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May 23, 1994
By Mary Jo Frank Faculty members grappled with charges of administrative interference in grievance procedures, of racism and with power struggles among the faculty and between the faculty and the administration at last Monday’s Senate Assembly meeting. The May meeting, normally one of the quietest of the year, drew a crowd of more than 80…
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May 23, 1994
Editor’s Note: The following actions were taken by the Regents at their May meeting. Administrative appointments Administrative appointments approved included: Richard G. Cornell, professor of biostatistics, will continue to serve as interim dean of the School of Public Health until Aug. 31, 1995, or until a permanent dean is appointed. Eugene Pijanowski, professor of art,…
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May 23, 1994
Be aware of your surroundings and trust your intuition. Walk near a curb or down the middle of the street when sidewalks are dark. Watch for lighted houses or businesses where you could seek help in an emergency. Wear shoes you can run in. Walk briskly and confidently. Vary your usual route. Carry a whistle…
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May 23, 1994
By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services Students, staff, faculty and campus visitors are urged to take extra safety precautions until the alleged serial rapist, who is believed to have attacked a number of Ann Arbor women over the past two years, is apprehended. On May 7, Christine Ann Gailbreath, a member of the Office…
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May 23, 1994
By Terry Gallagher U-M-Dearborn U-M-Dearborn’s School of Engineering has received a one-year grant of $250,000 from Ford Motor Co. The grant will support the Center for Engineering Education and Practice, an innovative program that incorporates practical experiences and traditional educational methods to help students develop proficiency in engineering practice, design, innovation and concepts of manufacturing…
