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May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 OBITUARY — Mathew Alpern Mathew Alpern, professor emeritus of physiological optics in opthalmology in the Medical School and professor emeritus of psychology, died May 16 at U-M Hospitals. One of the world’s foremost experts on color vision, Alpern was 77 years old. A gifted scientist, educator and member of…
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May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 UMTRI keeps on truckin’ Analyzing the effect of heavy truck loads on roads and bridges is an important part of the ongoing work at the Great Lakes Center for Truck and Transit Research at the U-M Transportation Research Institute. Established in 1988, the Center is funded by a $1…
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May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Research grants on women’s health awarded By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services The Michigan Initiative for Women’s Health and the Office of the Vice President for Research have awarded research grants to four research teams focused on aspects of women’s health. The grants are for up to $4,000.…
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May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Fulbright Grant applications available Applications are now available for 1997–98 Fulbright Grants for graduate study abroad in academic fields and for professional training in the creative and performing arts. The deadline is Sept. 25. The J. William Fulbright Grants were established “to increase mutual under standing between the people…
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May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Museum of Art invites youth to ‘mimic the masters Evan Loomis tries his hand at duplicating the colors used by the masters. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services There aren’t many art museums that will turn kids loose in their galleries with a bag…
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May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Business School launches program to add minority faculty nationwide By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services The Business School has launched a “Faculty of the Future Program” to increase the numbers of underrepresented minority faculty members at American business schools. The program will be funded by a three-year, $300,000…
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May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Five faculty named Guggenheim Fellows Five faculty members from the U-M are among the 158 artists, scholars and scientists who have received $4.5 million in fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Guggenheim Fellows are appointed on the basis of unusually distinguished achievement in the past and exceptional…
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May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 U awards 163 promotions and/or tenure to faculty At their May meeting, the Regents approved the recommendations for promotion and/or tenure of 163 faculty members on the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses, effective next academic year. Of the total, 141 are at the Ann Arbor campus, 11 at…
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May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 13 receive emeritus status Thirteen University of Michigan faculty members were given the emeritus title by the Regents. Those retiring are David D. Bien, professor of history; Richmond H. Browne, professor of music (theory); Edward M. Chudacoff, professor of music (theory); Hubert M. English Jr., professor of English; Albert…
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May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Visit Wolverine Tower to swap your old ID card for new University identification cards are now available at the ID Office in Wolverine Tower. Previously only available at the North Campus Entree Plus office and through the Department of Public Safety, the new cards can now be issued in…
