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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 U-M’s collection of digitized papyrus stands at 500 By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services Preserving text and the ability to access that text goes back to the ancient libraries of Alexandria and Pergamum. But the Michigan papyri digital project and those that have stemmed from it are giving…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 Videoconference on sexual harassment set for March 27 “Sexual Harassment 1996: Scholarly Definitions & Everyday Realities,” a free, live interactive videoconference, will take place 12:30–4:30 p.m. March 27 in Room G322, Dental School. Sponsored by the Human Resources and Affi rmative Action (HR/AA) Office and presented by Black Issues…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 U-M, MSU team looks at attitudes on genome technology By Debbie Gilbert News and Information Services Who will decide how, when and to whom the emerging genome technology will be applied? Physicians and health professionals? Government policy-makers? Prospective parents? Ethicists? The U-M and Michigan State University have launched a…
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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…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 U-M-Dearborn researchers try breeding ‘metal-consuming plants’ By Terry Gallagher U-M-Dearborn In urban areas like Detroit, vacant plots of land that are currently useless because the soil is polluted “could be turned into lush gardens of metal-consuming plants, trees and shrubs,” if two scientists at the U-M-Dearborn have thei r…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 Sedatore named Marching Band director; Grogan will assist By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services The high-stepping, horn-swinging Michigan Marching Band will take the field this fall under the direction of a new leader. Kev in Sedatole will assume the duties of director in July. Jeff Grogan, who has…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 Salamon to speak on crisis of nonprofit sector By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Lester M. Salamon, director of Johns Hopkins University’s Institute for Policy Studies, will address “The Crisis of the Nonprofit Sector and the Future of the Welfare State” in a free, public talk 10:15–11:30 a.m.…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 ER treatment may not be more expensive than after-hours care By Debbie Gilbert News and Information Services Some HMOs and Medicaid programs are urging that hospital emergency departments send patients with non-urgent conditions-such as sore throats-off to private physicians in the belief that such care would be less costly.…
