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  1. October 21, 1996

    Newspapers’ lawsuit cost the U a finalist, Lehman says

    The University Record, October 21, 1996 Newspapers’ lawsuit cost the U a finalist, Lehman says In presenting to the Board of Regents, sitting as the Presidential Search Committee, the list of unranked recommended finalists for the presidency, Presidential Search Advisory Committee (PSAC) Chair Jeffrey Lehman noted last Thursday, “It is time to share with you…
  2. October 21, 1996

    Lee C. Bollinger

    The University Record, October 21, 1996 Candidates’ curricula vitae   Provost and Professor of Government, Dartmouth College J.D., Columbia Law School, 1971; B.S., University of Oregon, 1968 Lee C. Bollinger is a former dean of the University of Michigan Law School, where he taught for more than 20 years. He joined the U-M in 1973…
  3. October 21, 1996

    PSAC members give heartfelt presentations

    The University Record, October 21, 1996 It wasn’t expected. It was met with an eerie silence at times, laughter at others. It was sometimes empassioned. It was honest and heartfelt. It reduced a Regent to tears. The “it” is the series of presentations made Oct. 17 by members of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee (PSAC)…
  4. October 21, 1996

    Regents react to PSAC members’ comments

    The University Record, October 21, 1996 Regents react to PSAC members’ comments Following the close of the presentations by the PSAC, members of the Board of Regents sat for a few moments in stunned silence. While they had known all along that they carry the great burden of selecting the University’s next president, it ap…
  5. October 21, 1996

    Four emerged from list of 302 individuals

    The University Record, October 21, 1996 Four emerged from list of 302 individuals Ronald Ablow, President & Chief Executive Officer, Medical Center St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital; David Adamany, President, Wayne State University; Michael Aiken, Chancellor, University of Illinois; Bruce Alberts, President, National Academy of Sciences; Paula Allen-Meares, Dean of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann…
  6. October 21, 1996

    ‘A stamp of excellence

    The University Record, October 21, 1996 ‘A stamp of excellence’ Prior to releasing the names of the four recommended candidates, Presidential Search Advisory Committee Chair Jeffrey Lehman elaborated briefly on who they are “and why we as a committee are so enthusiastic about them.” He described the attributes they share, “attributes that we, as your…
  7. October 15, 1996

    U-M’s Investing in Ability Week is Oct. 13-18

    The University Record, October 15, 1996 U-M’s Investing in Ability Week is Oct. 13-18 By Rebecca A. Doyle Investing in Ability Week, Oct. 13-19, is observed throughout the state to encourage everyone to focus on abilities, rather than perceived disabilities, when employing persons with disabilities. At the U-M, the following events are scheduled: Oct. 14…
  8. October 15, 1996

    CLCS project will strengthen community-based research, involve faculty and students

    The University Record, October 15, 1996 CLCS project will strengthen community-based research, involve faculty and students The Center for Learning through Community Service (CLCS) is undertaking a new project to strengthen community-based research at the U-M. Funded by Interim President Homer A. Neal while he was vice president for research, the project will involve faculty…
  9. October 15, 1996

    Staff at the U-M introduced to UMatter recognition program

    The University Record, October 15, 1996 Staff at the U-M introduced to UMatter recognition program The Dan Spriggs Trio entertained staff during the reception following the program. Photos by Paul Jaronski By Jared Blank “It takes an orchestra to make a symphony,” John Toller said as he recognized the efforts of University staff at “UMatter!…
  10. October 15, 1996

    Getting it all back together again

    The University Record, October 15, 1996 Getting it all back together again This Roman soldier lost his head nearly a century ago. Finally reunited, the entire piece is on display at the Kelsey. His head was housed in a museum in Rome—his torso at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. For nearly a century…