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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…
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May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Campaign for Michigan tops $1 billion total goal The U-M has reached its $1 billion goal for the Campaign for Michigan. This has been accomplished with 17 months remaining until the official end (Sept. 30, 1997) of the five-year public fund-raising campaign. “The spectacular achievement of reaching the $1…
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May 21, 1996
The University Record, May 21, 1996 Workplace of the ’90s conference slated June 3–5 This year’s Workplace of the ’90s conference features old favorites making return engagements and new seminars suggested by past conference participants. “Transformation: Choices for a Changing Future” offers seminars focusing on personal development, work skills, professional development, health and wellness, and…
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May 7, 1996
The University Record, May 7, 1996 Gov. Engler appoints Womack to investment committee Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Farris W. Womack has been appointed to the state’s Investment Advisory Committee by Gov. John Engler. The governor makes appointments to the committee with advice and consent of the Senate. The committee is responsible for…
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May 7, 1996
The University Record, May 7, 1996 HomeShare program helps seniors and home seekers If you are over 55 and have been thinking about renting a room in your home to bring in needed income for security, to have help with chores, transportation or just for the company, now is the time to call the Housing…
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May 7, 1996
The University Record, May 7, 1996 Smith elected to National Academy of Sciences Psychology Prof. Edward E. Smith was elected to the National Academy of Sciences last Tuesday (April 30). Smith is one of 60 new members and 15 foreign associates elected at the annual meeting of the Academy in Washing ton, D.C. Election to…
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May 7, 1996
The University Record, May 7, 1996 Academic games team wins College Bowl Championship The 1996 College Bowl National Champions gather around their trophies. They are, from left, Ravin Garg, Benoy Chacko, David Frazee, Jay Rhee and Michelle LaLonde. By Rebecca A. Doyle The U-M’s varsity academic games team placed first this year in a competition…
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May 7, 1996
The University Record, May 7, 1996 Scientists meet journalists at panel discussion of science news coverage Scientists and journalists sometimes had opposing views about what should be interpreted for the public and what should be left for scientists to communicate to each other about their research . A panel composed of journalists and scientists discussed…
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May 7, 1996
The University Record, May 7, 1996 Sociology class meets in prison; teaches inmates writing skills By Jared Blank Students in last semester’s Sociology 389 course were initially surprised by their new classroom at the 1,600-prisoner G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility in Jackson. When they enrolled in the course to teach creative writing to prisoners who…
