May 20, 1997
The University Record, May 20, 1997 Regents Roundup Editor’s Note: The following actions were taken by the Regents at their May meeting. $9.2 million in gifts accepted The Regents accepted $9,216,360 in gifts received during April. The total includes $2,457,335 from individuals, $2,558,861 from corporations, $3,026,933 from foundations, and $1,173,231 from associations and others. Faculty…
May 20, 1997
The University Record, May 20, 1997 University’s inventors honored By Ryan Solomon The Technology Management Office recently hosted a luncheon to honor 83 University inventors who had either license or patent agreements finalized during fiscal year 1996-97. The Michigan Union Ballroom awards ceremony recognized the achievement of faculty and staff who Technology Management Office Director…
May 20, 1997
The University Record, May 20, 1997 ‘War on drugs’ drubbed, defended By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services The nation’s “war on drugs” came in for both a drubbing and a vigorous defense earlier this month at a “Harm Reduction Conference” sponsored by the U-M Substance Abuse Research Center (UMSARC). Depending on who was marshaling…
May 20, 1997
The University Record, May 20, 1997 Internet 2 will make early stop at U-M Editor’s Note: This article is excerpted from one by Janet Eaton of the Information Technology Division that appeared in the April 14, 1997, issue of ITDigest. The full text is available on the ITDigest web site. Imagine the future. Imagine a…
May 20, 1997
The University Record, May 20, 1997 Grants awarded for women’s health research By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services The Michigan Initiative for Women’s Health has awarded four research grants to interdisciplinary teams of researchers doing pilot studies on issues related to women’s health. The 1997 grants, which are up to $4,000, are for one…
May 20, 1997
The University Record, May 20, 1997 Issue of physician-assisted suicide, will determine who controls medical ethics By Ryan Solomon A Harvard University lawyer and physician says the issue of physician-assisted suicide will decide who controls medical ethics. Speaking recently at the second annual Waggoner Lecture on Ethics and Medicine at the Medical Center’s Maternal and…
May 20, 1997
The University Record, May 20, 1997 Power Plant keeps things going on Central Campus By Ryan Solomon It is always there humming in the background. It would probably go unnoticed were it not for its two smokestacks, the tallest rising 240 feet above campus. “It” is the Central Power Plant located east of the Power…
May 20, 1997
The University Record, May 20, 1997 Spring brings outside play, concern for child safety With spring arriving, children are eager to play out-of-doors. While providing a wonderful outlet for children to release energy and develop muscle coordination, there is potential for accidents, according to Su-Fen Lin, director of Children’s Services in the Housing Division. An…
May 20, 1997
The University Record, May 20, 1997 Immigrants who get amnesty earn more money By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Having a green card not only gives immigrants in the United States legal benefits associated with permanent residency, it also means more greenbacks in their pockets, a new U-M study shows. According to Sherrie A.…
May 6, 1997
The University Record, May 6, 1997 Amulets used in Greek and Roman female medicine on display at Kelsey Museum By Diane Swanbrow News and Information Services Modern mothers-to-be rely on prenatal vitamins and today’s menopausal moms resort to soy and hormone replacement therapy. But Greek and Roman mothers of all ages put their trust in…
