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August 16, 1993
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.…
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August 16, 1993
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…
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July 19, 1993
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…
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July 19, 1993
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…
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July 19, 1993
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…
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July 19, 1993
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…
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July 19, 1993
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…
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July 19, 1993
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…
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July 19, 1993
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…
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July 19, 1993
Human Resource Development (HRD) will roll out a new training curricula with a new-look catalog this fall. The easier-to-use catalog will list fewer courses overall, and more that are intensive or in-depth. The core training programs are catalogued under the headings of team development, staff development and management development. The core courses will offer more…
