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  1. August 16, 1993

    Parking shouldn’t be a problem for faculty and staff Sept. 2–3

    Although students and their families will be vying for parking spaces during move-in the Thursday and Friday before Labor Day (Sept. 2–3), parking for U-M employees should be no different than normal, with one exception. The Triangle parking lot, bounded by Madison, Thompson and Packard streets, will be closed 6 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 1) through…
  2. August 16, 1993

    Traffic will be rerouted for move-in, football game

    With students returning to the U-M earlier than usual this fall, traffic on nine city streets near Central Campus will be rerouted the Thursday and Friday (Sept. 2–3) before Labor Day weekend. In addition, the same streets will be affected Sunday (Sept. 5), if necessary. However, all streets will be open as usual Saturday (Sept.…
  3. August 16, 1993

    National kidney research data center moves to U-M

    Medical Center researchers have been awarded a $9 million contract by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to operate a national kidney research data center on campus. The center moved to Ann Arbor July 1 from Washington, D.C., where it was operated jointly by the U-M and the Urban Institute. The United States Renal Data…
  4. July 19, 1993

    U offers joint degree in survey methodology with Maryland

    By Diane Swanbrow News and Information Services The country’s first master of science degree in survey methodology will be offered this fall through a joint program of the U-M, the University of Maryland at College Park, and Westat, Inc., a Rockville, Md., survey firm. The University of Maryland will award the degree. The program is…
  5. July 19, 1993

    OBITUARIES

    Theodore Christian Kramer Theodore Christian Kramer, professor emeritus of anatomy, died July 1 at Glacier Hills Nursing Center following a lengthy illness. He was 88 years old. Kramer held a B.S. from Middlebury College (Vt.) and an M.S. from Case Western Research University. He attended graduate school at Yale University and came to the U-M…
  6. July 19, 1993

    TIAA offers new, flexible after-tax savings program

    From TIAA-CREF A flexible, after-tax savings program specifically designed for persons in education and research has been introduced by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Called Teachers Personal Annuity, it features a highly competitive interest rate, very low administrative costs, and no commissions, sales or surrender charges. The investor’s principal is guaranteed by TIAA, and…
  7. July 19, 1993

    U-M gears up for National Night Out Aug. 3

    National Night Out, a nationwide campaign against crime and drugs, will be celebrated locally beginning at 5 p.m. Aug. 3 on the North Campus Diag. Festivities will begin with a volleyball tournament, followed by refreshments and entertainment. Emergency vehicles will be on hand for children to explore. Information booths about health and safety also will…
  8. July 19, 1993

    D.C. interns learn on-the-job and get credit, too

    By Laurie Fenlason Office of Federal Relations About 6:30 Monday nights, they start streaming into the University’s Washington, D.C., Office, carrying briefcases and loosening neckties, weary from a hard day’s work. But by 7:15 p.m., they’re gathered around the office’s long conference table, debating public policy, current events and Washington gossip with all the intensity…
  9. July 19, 1993

    Art fairs open Wednesday; commuter bus routes change

    The nationally respected, award-winning Ann Arbor Art Fairs begin Wednesday (July 21) and run through Saturday (July 24). This year the fairs feature juried work from nearly 1,000 artists representing 42 states. Last year more than 500,000 people participated in the many activities available at the fairs, including musical performances, children’s crafts, demonstrations by artists…
  10. July 19, 1993

    Five faculty members granted emeritus status by Regents

    Four faculty members were given the emeritus title by the Regents at their July 15–16 meeting. They are: Janice A. Clark, associate professor of music (music education) and lecturer in education Clark was appointed to the faculty as a lecturer in music education in 1958, was promoted to assistant professor in 1962 and to associate…