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May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 POLICE BEAT By Rebecca A. Doyle Note: This is a semi-regular feature in The Record. See the end of this article for more information. 17-year-old fugitive arrestedA 17-year-old youth not affiliated with the University was stopped by Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers on April 11 for a routine…
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May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Staff with RIF status may arrange for continuing benefits with U-M From the Benefits Office Faculty and staff members who are laid off or placed on Reduction In Force (RIF) status should notify the Benefits Office immediately to make arrangements for continuing benefits for themselves and their dependents. Call…
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May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 REGENTS’ ROUNDUP Note: Regents’ Roundup appears as a semi-regular feature in The Record. See bottom of this page for more information. Gifts total $10.9 million At their May meeting, the Regents formally accepted a total of $10,975,389 in gifts received by the University during April of this year. The…
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May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Allen-Meares: U must address climate for women, students of color Social Work Dean Paula Allen-Meares addressed an audience gathered to celebrate 15 years of the Women of Color Task Force on May 7. Photos by Bob Kalmbach By Rebecca A. Doyle The University of Michigan has made great strides,…
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May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 I Tawt I Taw a Graduate Nearly 5,000 undergraduate students at the U-M received degrees May 4 at commencement ceremonies in Michigan Stadium. Parents, guests and one large, yellow canary enjoyed the ceremonies. Photo by Bob Kalmbach
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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…
