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September 24, 1997
The University Record, September 24, 1997 An assailant was shot and killed in the act of stabbing a University of Michigan student early this morning (Sept. 23) near family housing on the University’s North Campus. The assailant was shot by a U-M police officer who responded to emergency calls. The woman, Tamara Sonya Williams, 20,…
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September 24, 1997
The University Record, September 24, 1997 Snapshots of the Festivities The procession began in front of the Rackham Building. Photo by D.C. Goings The 386 members of the procession, including Provost Nancy Cantor (left) and Graduate School Interim Dean Earl Lewis, spent the early morning hours in Rackham Auditorium, where robing activities took place. The…
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September 24, 1997
The University Record, September 24, 1997 Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program The U.S. Department of Education has opened its annual competition for the Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program. This program is designed to strengthen and improve undergraduate instruction in international studies and foreign languages. Eligible activities include program development of global/international…
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September 24, 1997
The University Record, September 24, 1997 More than 40 community-based organizations from southeastern Michigan participated in the School of Public Health’s Community Service Learning Fair earlier this month. The fair allows students to meet with representatives from the organizations to arrange internships, community service opportunities and employment. Last year, nine students reported finding employment through…
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September 24, 1997
The University Record, September 24, 1997 From the Benefits Office The Benefits Office has announced the 1997 Open Enrollment season schedule. Open Enrollment is the time when you make your benefits choices for 1998. Benefits enrollments or changes you make during Open Enrollment are effective Jan. 1, 1998. The schedule is: Sept. 29 Open Enrollment…
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September 24, 1997
The University Record, September 24, 1997 By Rebecca A. Doyle The U-M began its 1997 United Way campaign on Monday (Sept. 22) by announcing its $1 million goal at the traditional kick-off luncheon. The University’s 400 volunteers serve as district, unit and department solicitors and chairs to inform staff, faculty and students about the campaign…
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September 24, 1997
The University Record, September 24, 1997 From the University Record: Delivery of the paper copies of the Oct. 8 Record, which carry a 16-page insert on the M-Quality Expo, has been delayed due to problems at the printer. The following article includes general information about the program, scheduled for Oct. 16-17 at the Michigan Union.…
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September 24, 1997
The University Record, September 24, 1997 ‘Family’ one of president’s most cherished values Bollinger shares a brief, quiet moment with his wife, Jean Magnano Bollinger, after the Hill Auditorium ceremony. Photo by Bob Kalmbach Watching from the eighth row-center of Hill Auditorium were members of President Lee C. Bollinger’s immediate and extended family, taking pride…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 Bozidar Stojadinovic(left), assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, has received Presidential Initiatives Fund support for a project on ‘Hazard Detection Using Augmented Reality.’ Abigail Stewart (right) received funding for ‘Redefining Censorship: Gender-based Restraints on Expression and Communication.’ With her are collaborators Marina Whitman (center) and Domna Stanton. Photos…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 By Jane R. Elgass Nine projects involving more than 85 faculty members and students across campus have received funding for Distinguished Faculty and Graduate Student Seminars. The funded projects are comprised of innovative seminars and colloquia designed to foster collaboration and new research. The program is supported by the…
