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June 25, 1996
The University Record, June 25, 1996 Kirkpatrick, Walton, White to hold named professorships At their June meeting, the Regents approved three faculty as named professors. They are: Diane M. Kirkpatrick, professor of history of art and interim director of the Institute for the Humanities, also will hold the Mary Fair Croushore Professorship of Humanities. The…
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June 25, 1996
The University Record, June 25, 1996 10,000-year-old woman gets facelift ‘Ancient Americans: One Woman’s 10,000-Year Journey,’ a permanent part of the Exhibit Museum of Natural History’s collection, was unveiled at a program June 13. The exhibit documents the recreation of the face and head of a 22-year old woman who l ived 10,000 years ago.…
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June 25, 1996
The University Record, June 25, 1996 Administration responds to DPS Oversight Committee report By Rebecca A. Doyle U-M President James J. Duderstadt and Farris W. Womack, executive vice president and chief financial officer, responded quickly to a report of the Public Safety Oversight Committee that was issued June 17. Answering the committee’s concerns about their…
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June 25, 1996
The University Record, June 25, 1996 HOT OFF THE PRESS Watercolors of Italy, by Mignonette Yin Cheng, professor of art. An exquisitely illustrated book of watercolor paintings by the author, locales of the works include Tuscany (Florence, and Siena), landscape panoramas from the region of Umbria, and intimate vignettes of Venice and other cities. More…
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June 25, 1996
The University Record, June 25, 1996 U-M establishes Erb Environmental Management Institute The U-M will establish the Frederick A. and Barbara M. Erb Environmental Management Institute to “focus the capabilities and resources of the University to create and support high-quality teaching and research in the field of environmental management.” The Erb Institute is made possible…
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June 25, 1996
The University Record, June 25, 1996 In Brief… Personal mileage reimbursement rate has changed The reimbursement rate for the use of a personal automobile while on University business increased to $.30 per mile, effective June 1. If you have any questions, contact the Accounts Payable and Travel Office at 764-6253 or send e-mail to
[email protected].…
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June 25, 1996
The University Record, June 25, 1996 Regents grant emeritus status to 10 faculty Ten faculty members were given the emeritus title by the Regents at their June meeting. Those retiring are Donald R. Brown, professor of psychology and research scientist; Irene H. Butter, professor of health management and policy; Robert M. Darvas, professor of architecture;…
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June 25, 1996
The University Record, June 25, 1996 KUDOS Juster is recipient of Gottschalk Prize Susan M. Juster, professor of history, is the recipient of the 1995-96 Gottschalk Prize. The $1,000 prize awarded by the American Society for 18th Century Studies is given for the best book on an 18th-century topic published during the preceding year. Juster’s…
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June 25, 1996
The University Record, June 25, 1996 New Web page examines U-M at the Olympics Eddie Tolan’s victories in the 100 and 200 meter sprints at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles brought the U-M a unique distinction. The sprinter from Detroit set two Olympic records in joining U-M gold medalists Archie Hahn and Ralph Craig…
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June 25, 1996
The University Record, June 25, 1996 Sullivan to patrol Olympic waters James R. Sullivan, security officer in the Department of Public Safety, will be working as a volunteer in security at the 1996 Olympic kayaking races on the Ocoee River in Tennessee this summer. Sullivan’s 11 years experience as a kayaker and 16 ye ars…
