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October 8, 1997
The University Record, October 8, 1997 Some of the Crisler Arena crowd that gathered last week for the UMatter celebration, ‘Tailgate for Champions.’ Photo by Bob Kalmbach Amos By Kerry Colligan We’ve all been in this situation. You’re attending a lecture, a conference or some other presentation, and the speaker begins with enthusiasm, “Aloha” (okay,…
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October 8, 1997
The University Record, October 8, 1997 By Jane R. Elgass President Lee C. Bollinger announced last week that Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown of Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates have been invited to help the University develop “a new overarching master plan” for the campus. Robert Beckley, dean emeritus of the College of Architecture…
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October 8, 1997
The University Record, October 8, 1997 From University Audits The online version of the Standard Practice Guide (SPG) is the only official version of the SPG. The online SPG can be accessed at: http://www.umich.edu/~spgonlin/. Be sure to check out the menu selection Revisions and New Sections to stay up-to-date with changes. The following new or…
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October 1, 1997
The University Record, October 1, 1997 From the Office of University Relations President Lee C. Bollinger has selected Robert Kasdin to be the University’s executive vice president and chief financial officer. He will submit his recommendation for Kasdin’s appointment to the Board of Regents at its Oct. 16-17 meeting. If approved, the appointment will be…
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October 1, 1997
The University Record, October 1, 1997 A napkin-folding demonstration was just one of the activities enjoyed by those who attended the League’s open house. Photo by Jean Muscat By Jean M. Muscat A new theme is taking over at The Michigan League: change. Most changes look toward the future, but others are taking the League…
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October 1, 1997
The University Record, October 1, 1997 By John Woodford News and Information Services Whatever is meant by the notion of “civilizations” by those who utter or hear the term, the social entities referred to need not clash and should not be encouraged to do so, says the Palestinian American scholar-activist Edward W. Said. Targeting the…
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October 1, 1997
The University Record, October 1, 1997 By Jane R. Elgass Incidents of sexual harassment or assault, which may precede or include domestic violence, are taken very seriously at the University, and there are two policies directed at preventing such incidents. The Policy on Sexual Harassment by Faculty and Staff reads, in part: “It is the…
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October 1, 1997
The University Record, October 1, 1997 Harrison (right) and Department of Public Safety Director Leo Heatley at the media briefing. ‘I want to express first and foremost our deep sense of grief and the sadness that the entire University community feels upon hearing of the death of Tamara Williams, a talented and gifted senior at…
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October 1, 1997
The University Record, October 1, 1997 Campaign for Michigan – Over the Top at 1,371,837,199! The glass at the Power Center for the Performing Arts reflected the spirit of the day, a special moment in the history of the University. Power Center was the site for a dramatic presentation by the Michigan Marching Band and…
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October 1, 1997
The University Record, October 1, 1997 It may not be over. Harris ‘suggests’ $2 billion by 2000 Co-chairs Mike Wallace (left) and Ira Harris. Harris pledged $2 million to a continuation of the campaign. Co-chair Bo Schembechler signs the placard with the winning numbers. By Jane R. Elgass Yellow-and-white and blue-and-white checked tablecloths graced the…
