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July 30, 1997
The University Record, July 30, 1997 U-M physicist Franco Nori demonstrates the old gambler’s trick of dropping a card into a hat: Hold the card vertically and it will flutter randomly and miss the hat. Hold it horizontally and it drops in. In last week’s issue of Nature, Nori and co-author Stuart Field reported results…
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July 30, 1997
The University Record, July 30, 1997 While Matthaei Botanical Gardens plans for future expansion and physical improvements, its four trails remain popular with students who study plants and insects and with birdwatchers hoping to spot a newcomer to the area or a long-time resident in the trees, marsh or undergrwoth. Others come just to enjoy…
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July 30, 1997
The University Record, July 30, 1997 By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services The initial stage of a major depression, which recurs in 50 percentto 85 percent of all patients who experience a first epi sode, is like astealth bomber. It seems to fly under a patient’s radar in the guise ofvaguely negative, uncomfortable emotions…
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July 30, 1997
The University Record, July 30, 1997 D.E. (Dick) Morley Dourossoff E. (Dick) Morley, professor emeritus of speech pathology, died July 13 in Ann Arbor after a long series of health problems. He was 85. Morley retired from the U-M in 1978 after 30 years on the faculty. At the time of his retirement, he held…
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July 30, 1997
The University Record, July 30, 1997 Nico Baker, a 9-year-old student at Honey Creek School,puts the last of 36 blocks on a pyramid built by children attending onof the “Explorations!” sessions at the Exhibit Museum. Sessionscontin ue through August. Photo by Bob Kalmbach
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July 30, 1997
The University Record, July 30, 1997 By Theresa Hofer Information Technology Division The explosive growth of electronic networks is forcing university administrators nationwide to perform a delicate balancing act. On one hand is the need for improved access to important data. On the other, the need to protect the privacy of students, faculty and staff.…
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July 30, 1997
The University Record, July 30, 1997 Hunein Maassab has collaborated with the National Institute of Allergic and Infectious Diseases on the flu vaccine since 1970. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Debbie Gilbert News and Information Services A nasal spray influenza vaccine pioneered by Hunein F. Maassab, professor of epidemiology, has proven 93 percent effective in…
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July 30, 1997
The University Record, July 30, 1997 Editor’s Note: The following actions were taken by the Regents at t heirJuly meeting. Renovation projects OK’d The original building systems in the office areas of Medical ScienceBuilding I are no longer capable of maintaining a controlled working environment.Past changes in the space, including the ins tallation of open…
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July 30, 1997
The University Record, July 30, 1997 Workers on a break from ongoing construction on the Diagpropped their gloves on metal posts used to designate concrete pathways.Photo by Ryan Solomon
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July 30, 1997
The University Record, July 30, 1997 As one of the nation’s leading research universities and educational institutions, the University assumes “a special responsibility forensuring that its extensive effort in research, scholarship and creative activity adds value to the education of its undergraduate students,”said Frederick C. Neidhardt, acting vice president for research, at the July Regents’…
