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May 6, 1997
The University Record, May 6, 1997 Diag closed to pedestrians during renovations By Ryan Solomon News and Information Services This week marks the beginning of a facelift for the front yard of the University. The Diag will undergo its first major overhaul—a $1.3 million renovation that is expected to last until Aug. 15. While the…
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May 6, 1997
The University Record, May 6, 1997 Vitamin E shows promise From Medical Center Public Relations Vitamin E, as well as the Parkinson’s disease drug selegiline, have each been found to slow the progress of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the April 24 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. This Alzheimer’s…
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May 6, 1997
The University Record, May 6, 1997 Move-out a boon for local agencies By Erica Spiegel Grounds and Waste Management Ramen noodles, instant oatmeal, old sweaters, socks, toaster ovens, soap, canned spaghetti and carpets are just some of the items typically left behind during Student Move-Out. East year, Grounds and Waste Management collects nearly 160 tons…
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May 6, 1997
The University Record, May 6, 1997 Provost search committee named President Lee C. Bollinger has appointed an 11-member faculty-student advisory committee for the national search for a provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. Current Provost J. Bernard Machen’s administrative term expires this summer. Bollinger, who will chair the committee, said, “I’m delighted that…
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May 6, 1997
The University Record, May 6, 1997 Assembly Roundup By Rebecca A. Doyle Senate Assembly members unanimously voted to support proposed changes to Rules of the Senate, Senate Assembly and Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs (SACUA) that were presented at the April 21 meeting by Ruth Barnard, chair of the Rules Committee. The changes, most…
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May 6, 1997
The University Record, May 6, 1997 Hormone of stressed-out tadpoles may hold secret to inducing birth By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services Feeling trapped in a dead-end job? Stressed-out by a demanding boss? Harassed by whiny toddlers? Then consider the escape mechanism of the lowly tadpole. Sensing drought or a shrinking food supply in…
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May 6, 1997
The University Record, May 6, 1997 Japanese tea boxes are a hit Washi boxes, wooden tea boxes covered with Japanese handmade washi paper (shown above), are styled after the large boxes used in Japan to ship and store bulk tea. These boxes are perennial bestsellers at the Museum of Art’s Museum Shop where each one…
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May 6, 1997
The University Record, May 6, 1997 Marcus first U-M woman elected to NAS By Diane Swanbrow News and Information Services Anthropologist Joyce P. Marcus has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, the first U-M woman to be so named. Marcus, professor of anthropology and curator of Latin American archeology at the Museum of…
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May 6, 1997
The University Record, May 6, 1997 Cancer/Geriatrics Center opened May 5 The U-M’s new Cancer/Geriatric Center building opened its doors to patients yesterday. Included in the new $88 million facility is the Pediatric Infusion unit, where children receive chemotherapy in a setting that includes games, television, computers and toys. Max Wicha, director of the Comprehensive…
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May 6, 1997
The University Record, May 6, 1997 Modem upgrade means more speed Thanks to upgrades of the modems that serve U-M dial-in users, you may now see an increase in connection speed when dialing in to the campus network. Merit Network Inc., the operator of the MichNet network that provides dial-in connectivity to MichNet members throughout…
