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March 26, 1996
The University Record, March 26, 1996 LS&A faculty to vote April 1 on changes to undergraduate distribution requirements By Rebecca A. Doyle Faculty members in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts (LS&A) will vote April 1 on proposed changes to the undergraduate area distribution requirements. Text of the proposed changes was sent to…
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March 26, 1996
The University Record, March 26, 1996 U-M contributions will end for staff with close-ended funding University contributions to health, dental and life insurance benefits for staff with close-ended funding will cease unless those staff members take action to continue the coverage over the summer months. Staff members with eligible confirmed fall appointments must pay 100…
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March 26, 1996
The University Record, March 26, 1996 Neidhardt named interim vice president for research Frederick C. Neidhardt, the Frederick G. Novy Distinguished University Professor of Microbiology and Immunology and associate vice president for research, will begin his term as acting vice president for research on July 1. He will fill the post while Homer A. Neal…
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March 26, 1996
The University Record, March 26, 1996 German language department takes honors for imaginative redesign of programs By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services The College of Literature, Science and the Arts has awarded the 1996 Departmental Award for Contributions to the Undergraduate Initiative to the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures. The $25,000 award “is…
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March 26, 1996
The University Record, March 26, 1996 Duderstadt: Road ahead for U-M involves risk, requires commitment By Rebecca A. Doyle “To speculate about the road ahead, we have to look back at the road we have traveled,” President James J. Duderstadt told the University’s faculty following the Senate Assembly meeting last Monday. Duderstadt gave the final…
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March 26, 1996
The University Record, March 26, 1996 Women’s forum spotlights strategies for women in business By Susan Meyn Business School The catalyst that sparked the dialogue at the Business School’s fourth annual Women’s Forum was a 20-minute videotape produced by MBA students to reflect a diverse range of their peers’ views on women in business. More…
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March 26, 1996
The University Record, March 26, 1996 Duderstadt honored for role in achieving equality in higher education By Mary Jo Frank University Relations The Parity Committee, in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Education Office of Equity, honored President James J. Duderstadt for his commitment to diversity and achieving equality in higher education at its conference…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 Regents approve name changes for two schools At their meeting last week, the Regents gave approval for the School of Information and Library Studies to change its name to the School of Information. The Regents also approved a name change for the School of Art, which will now be…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 Van Cliburn will receive UMS Distinguished Artist Award In a celebration of musical harmony, Van Cliburn will begin a new tradition at the University Musical Society (UMS) when he accepts the University Musical Society Distinguished Artist Award on May 11. Sponsored by UMS and the Ford Motor Co., the…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 Asian Pacific American month features discussion, dance, music and comedy The University will observe Asian Pacific American Heritage Month beginning this week with an array of cultural and educational events. Coordinated by Minority Student Services and the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI), the month-long celebration will feature some…
