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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 KUDOS Wise receives Columbus Scholar Fellowship Kendall D. Wise, the J. Reid and Polly Anderson Professor of Manufacturing Technology and professor of electrical engineering and computer science, received a $100,000 fellowship from the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, an independent fede ral agency established by Congress in 1992. Wise is…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Remember to dial 647 from off-campus sites From the Information Technology Division All campus telephone numbers with the 747 exchange were recently changed to a 647 exchange. Presently, callers can successfully dial into the old 747 exchange number using either the 747 or 647 exchange. On Nov. 30 when…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Party honors Duderstadts The University community honored James J. and Anne Duderstadt at a rec eption in Schembechler Hall May 30. More photos and story appear on page 7 of this issue. Photo by Mary Jo Frank
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 1996-97 Computer Kick-Off sales program begins in June The kickoff for the 199697 U-M Computer Sales Program begins June 17. In past years, the annual Computer KickOff sale began in August, and delivery of systems took place at the Sports Coliseum over a two-day period in October. “That process…
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June 11, 1996
Wear recycled Nancy Stone (left) of the City of Ann Arbor Solid Waste Department shows a ‘Choose This Brand, Partner’ t-shirt to Jeanne Carlson of Grounds and Waste Management Services at the Buy Recycled Expo, held Ma y 21 in the Michigan League. The shirt is made from recycled plastic soda bottles. Local businesses displayed…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 U-M researchers try to create DNA-analyzing microchip By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services This silicon wafer contains three of five components fabricated for use in one integrated microchip for DNA analysis currently being developed at the U-M with funding from the National Institutes of Health. Photo by Mark…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Challenge program builds teams Participants in the Challenge Program workshop were introduced to innovative ways to improve teamwork, leadership and creative problem solving. The full Challenge Program, based at the North Campus Recreation Building, runs half- and full-day outdoor activities for staff members who wish to work on these…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 U-M community says thanks, farewell to President Duderstadt Duderstadt holds a framed collection of all the new construction that has taken place on campus during his tenure as president. Photo by Paul Jaronski By Jared Blank Hundreds of staff members packed Schembechler Hall May 30 to hear their colleagues…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Come tour the unexpected June 21 The Magic Sandbox attracted attention at the recent annual international conference of the New Media Centers Consortium, held in the Media Union on North Campus. Visitors can interact with the exhibit by ma king different patterns in the sand under a projected art…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Is the U-M ready for self-directed work teams? Are You? By Rebecca A. Doyle Keynote speaker Ann Harper asked the audience to rate the University on its readiness for a self-directed work force. Photos by Bob Kalmbach “People are self-directed until they go to work,” said Ann Harper, “and…
