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  1. December 10, 1997

    1997 Staff Service Awards [40 Year]

    The University Record, December 10, 1997 View the 40 year service award recipients From the Office of Human Resources and Affirmative Action An important part of the University’s development and growth has been dependent upon the contributions made by its staff members. The grouth of a university and hospitals such as ours can be measured…
  2. December 10, 1997

    Supervisors no longer have to learn the hard way

    The University Record, December 10, 1997 By Jane R. Elgass ‘Dealer’ Robert L. Barbret, financial manager, Financial Operations, used different color poker chips to illustrate the variety of funding resources at the University in a recent ‘Foundations of Supervision’ session on utilization of resources. Photo by Bob Kalmbach A new program from Human Resource Development…
  3. December 10, 1997

    5,000 seats to be added to Michigan Stadium

    The University Record, December 10, 1997 By Jane R. Elgass Flanked by LS&A sophomore John Burkhardt (left) and LS&A freshman Emily Neenan (far right), football co-captain Eric Mayes slings a shovelful of imported dirt before the Michigan-Ohio State game Nov. 22 to symbolize the groundbreaking for the addition of 5,000 seats to Michigan Stadium. Hayes…
  4. December 10, 1997

    Campaign fights e-mail irritation with education

    The University Record, December 10, 1997 Editor’s Note: This article is excerpted from one by Theresa Hofer of the Information Technology Division in the November ITDigest. You’ve been working full-speed-ahead with no breaks for three days and just got out of back-to-back meetings. You take a quick break to check your e-mail and read a…
  5. December 10, 1997

    ‘Kids Kare at Home’ allows parents to work when kids are sick

    The University Record, December 10, 1997 From the Family Care Resources Program Kids Kare at Home, a new program from Family Care Resources, will make it possible for parents to work if their child is ill and cannot attend a traditional day care program. Photo by Rebecca A. Doyle Like many parents who work outside…
  6. December 10, 1997

    Ambitious study of Midwest meteorology begins this month

    The University Record, December 10, 1997 By Adam Marcus College of Engineering The Great Lakes appear to have a significant impact on the weather over much of the eastern United States and Canada but scientists are not certain why. Peter J. Sousounis will be joined by colleagues from 20 universities this month and next to…
  7. December 10, 1997

    U responds to undergraduate admissions lawsuit; companion suit filed against Law School

    The University Record, December 10, 1997 From the Office of University Relations Aggressively defending its use of race in making admissions decisions, on Dec. 3 the University filed with the federal court in Detroit its response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Individual Rights (CIR) challenging the University’s undergraduate admissions practices. CIR sued…
  8. December 10, 1997

    Rosy promises produce long lines

    The University Record, December 10, 1997 Students began waiting in line at 6 a.m. Dec. 2 for ticket vouchers to the 84th Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. The line stretched around Yost Arena for two days last week. Photo by Bob Kalmbach
  9. December 10, 1997

    Christmas classic turns 50

    The University Record, December 10, 1997 By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services He was born in New York, died in Hollywood, served in the Coast Guard and graduated from the University of Michigan. He wrote a number of Broadway plays, was president of the Screen Writers Guild and general chairman of the Academy Awards…
  10. November 26, 1997

    Rose Bowl tickets go on sale Dec. 2 for students, Dec. 3 for faculty, staff; alumni packages available also

    The University Record, November 26, 1997 From the Office of University Relations Rose Bowl game tickets and tour packages are being made available to U-M students, faculty, staff and alumni with the Wolverines¼ clinching of the Big Ten football championship. „We want students to have priority with Rose Bowl tickets. This trip to Pasadena is…