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August 13, 1996
The University Record, August 13, 1996 Kellogg gives $5 million to School of Information By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services Students, faculty and community organizations across the United States will benefit from a new $5 million grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation to the School of Information. The four-year grant will allow the…
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August 13, 1996
The University Record, August 13, 1996 Visitors’ Center open for business The Visitors’ Center hosted its first guests in August as the new atrium and Maynard Street entrance were opened to the public. The building’s atrium is filled with information useful to the first-time or repeat visitor. A formal dedication of the building will be…
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August 13, 1996
The University Record, August 13, 1996 Welcome `96 features Convocation, Escapade andmuch more for incoming students, their parents By Rebecca A. Doyle Students in the incoming class will get a new message this year at the New Student Convocation, scheduled Aug. 28, according to Jennifer J. Bucklin, student services associate in the Office of New…
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August 13, 1996
The University Record, August 13, 1996 Smooth Move-In contemplated for Aug.27-29, Sept. 1-2 By Rebecca A. Doyle Note: Use the following link to view a detailed Move-In street map. Minimal disruption is the target for Move-In ’96, the U-M’s designated-day move-in program for new and returning students. From Aug. 27 through Aug. 29 and Sept.…
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August 13, 1996
The University Record, August 13, 1996 Lucent Technologies donates $18 million in flat panel display manufacturing equipment and intellectual property Gov. John Engler (left) joined Interim President Homer A. Neal and other University officials in announcing the $18 million gift from Lucent Technologies. A significant donation of flat panel display manufacturing equipment and intellectual property,…
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August 13, 1996
The University Record, August 13, 1996 Education remains crucial for minorities, UNCF’s Gray says By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Although African Americans have more opportunities than ever before to attend colleges and universities of their choice, the need for historically Black institutions of higher learning has never been greater, according to William H.…
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July 23, 1996
The University Record, July 23, 1996 Gateway Garden dedication ceremony scheduled for Sunday David Cary of Blagg Masonry puts finishing touches on the pillars at the entrance to Matthaei Botanical Gardens’ Gateway Garden. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services Featuring plants native to the Americas, the Gateway Garden at the…
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July 23, 1996
The University Record, July 23, 1996 Matlock charges, grievance dropped By Rebecca A. Doyle Criminal misdemeanor charges against John H. Matlock, director of the Office of Academic and Multicultural Initiatives, and a formal grievance Matlock filed against two University police officers have been dropped. The charges resulted from a Feb. 17 incident at the Central…
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July 23, 1996
The University Record, July 23, 1996 Bill would revive tax exemption on tuition reimbursements for students The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have passed different versions of a bill that would allow a tax exemption for workers whose employers help pay their college tuition. The income tax exemption for employer-aided educational assistance expired at…
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July 23, 1996
The University Record, July 23, 1996 Meridian Voice Mail to be shut down July 27 for upgrade On Saturday, July 27, the Information Technology Division (ITD) will upgrade the University’s Meridian Voice Mail system software. As a result, people will not be able to leave voice mail messages or listen to the messages on their…
