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June 10, 1998
The University Record, June 10, 1998 Biochemist Kun-Liang Guan named a MacArthur Fellow By Jane R. Elgass When biochemist Kun-Liang Guan first heard that he’d be receiving money from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, he thought the funds were for his research and wanted them sent to his department. “Then I realized…
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June 10, 1998
The University Record, June 10, 1998 Gurin, Wixson tapped for interim leadership posts By Jane R. Elgass The appointment of Patricia Gurin as interim dean of the College of Literature, Sciences, and the Arts at the University of Michigan will be recommended to the U-M Regents at their June 18-19 meeting. Pending approval, her appointment…
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June 10, 1998
The University Record, June 10, 1998 ‘Many dirt roads lead into the Internet superhighway,’ speaker says By Kerry Colligan Vinton Cerf and his dog both have T-shirts that read, “IP on everything.” Cerf, senior vice-president of Internet architecture and engineering at MCI, is the co-designer of the TCP/IP protocol that gave birth to the Internet.…
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June 10, 1998
The University Record, June 10, 1998 U-M scientists use gene therapy to correct deafness in mice By Sally Pobojewski Health System Public Relations On June 23, 1997, a mouse was born in a laboratory at the Medical School. This mouse–affectionately known as Sebastian–was different from his seven litter mates, his mother and father and all…
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May 20, 1998
Reader Center will be a place to enjoy nature, literature, art By Rebecca A. Doyle Burnham House has begun to settle in its new home in the Arboretum after an official groundbreaking ceremony May 15. An addition will house an elevator and necessary physical equipment, allowing the existing rooms in the structure to house the…
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May 20, 1998
Regents’ Roundup Editor’s Note: The following actions were taken by the Regents at their May meeting. Slottow named associate vice president for finance The appointment of Timothy P. Slottow as associate vice president for finance was approved by the Regents at their May meeting, effective June 1. He is currently assistant vice president of finance…
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May 20, 1998
Twenty-six faculty members retire Twenty-six faculty members were granted emeritus status by the Regents at their May meeting. Those retiring are Sally L. Allen, professor of biology; Richard D. Duke, professor of urban planning; Joe G. Eisley, professor of aerospace engineering; Daniel N. Fader, professor of English; Irene Fast, professor of psychology; Carl Gans, professor…
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May 20, 1998
Michiganders would pay higher taxes for research funding By Sally Pobojewski Health System Public Relations Medical research is important to Michigan’s future, because it creates jobs and boosts residents’ incomes, according to 90 percent of Michigan residents polled in a recent survey. The telephone poll of 800 Michigan adults also indicated that a majority believe…
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May 20, 1998
The University Record, May 20, 1998 Baier appointed interim associate VP By Wono Lee News and Information Services Henry D. Baier, director of occupational safety and environmental health, has been named interim associate vice president for business operations, effective May 18. He succeeds Paul Spradlin, who had been interim associate vice president since Jan. 1996.…
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May 20, 1998
134 receive tenure The Regents approved recommendations for promotion and/or tenure of 134 faculty members on the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses, effective next academic year. Of the total, 119 are on the Ann Arbor campus, eight at U-M-Dearborn and seven at U-M-Flint. Those at the Ann Arbor campus are: From associate professor with…
