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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 Bolcom By Rebecca A. Doyle It’s not unusual for a U-M faculty member to go to Washington, D.C. Faculty are often asked for their opinions or to use their expertise on behalf of the United States. But tomorrow, pianist, composer and U-M music Prof. William Bolcom will be in…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 Francis Kelsey’s bookplate. By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services Engaging book jackets are one of a publisher’s many marketing tools. Often the author, title or content will entice a buyer. But the Clements Library occasionally purchases a book because of its bookplate. Volumes with Colonial bookplates that document…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 By Jane R. Elgass With 36 percent of all hospital admissions coming from the emergency room (ER) at University Hospital, “emergency medicine has evolved from a low-volume, limited access service on the fourth floor of ‘Old Main’ to the ‘front door’ to the Health System,” the Regents were told…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 Faculty members at last week’s ‘Searching the Internet’ mini-workshop sponsored by the Faculty Exploratory. The Exploratory, located on the second floor of the Graduate Library, also offers one-on-one help with computing questions and will develop special programs for academic units. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Jane R. Elgass More…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 Feagin From the Office of University Relations President Lee C. Bollinger has selected Susan K. Feagin to be the University’s vice president for development. His recommendation for her appointment, effective May 4, was approved by the Regents at their meeting last week. Feagin currently serves as director of university…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 Legislators attending last week’s appropriations hearing at the Michigan League were (from left) Rep. Elizabeth Brater; Sen. Alma Wheeler-Smith; Ellen Jeffries, deputy director of the Senate Fiscal Agency; committee chair Sen. John Schwarz; Sen. Jon Cisky; and Rep. Kirk Profit. Photo by Bob Kalmbach Editor’s Note: Presentations made by…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 H. Gardner Ackley H. Gardner Ackley, the Henry Carter Adams Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Political Economy, died Feb. 12 in Ann Arbor. He was 82. A member of the U-M faculty for 43 years, Ackley was a leader in national economic affairs for several decades, including serving as…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 U-M graduate programs continue their strong showing in national rankings by U.S. News and World Report. Photo Services file photo by Paul Jaronski By Rebecca A. Doyle U.S. News and World Report has published its 10th annual ranking of the top graduate schools in the country. The March 2…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 Regents Olivia P. Maynard (center) and Rebecca McGowan (right) encouraged women to speak out on issues. Aline Soules (left) of the Academic Women’s Caucus, chaired the forum. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Jane R. Elgass Describing their role as Regents who are women as “our peculiar perch,” Regent Rebecca…
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February 25, 1998
The University Record, February 25, 1998 Editor’s Note: The following actions were taken by the Regents at their February meeting. Three faculty chosen for endowed and named chairs Sheldon H. Danziger, professor of social work and public policy and professor of public policy, will hold the Henry J. Meyer Collegiate Professorship of Social Work and…
