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November 21, 1995
The University Record, November 21, 1995 Presidential search forum set; McFee, Varner are co-chairs The Regents unanimously passed a resolution at their November meeting that names the Board of Regents a committee of the whole to find a new president for the University. Following passage of the resolution, they named Regents Shirley M. McFee and…
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November 21, 1995
The University Record, November 21, 1995 School violence course takes U students to classrooms By Matthew Thorburn News and Information Services Intern Students fighting on the playground and in the lunchroom, guns and knives smuggled into classrooms, the rise of security personnel and metal detectors in schools— all are signs of a problem widely recognized…
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November 21, 1995
The University Record, November 21, 1995 Some benefits confirmations incomplete Due to a computer programming error, benefits confirmation statements sent to some 6,000 faculty and staff earlier this month are incomplete and may be misleading. Two situations have problems: Individuals with four to six dependents had only three listed. The cash back amount for those…
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November 21, 1995
The University Record, November 21, 1995 Pondering Windows 95? ITD advises waiting By Mary Mayer Information Technology Division Windows 95, Microsoft’s new, fast and friendly operating system that succeeds its own Windows 3.1, was introduced to computer users worldwide Aug. 24. The company estimates that half of all DOS and Windows users will convert to…
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November 21, 1995
The University Record, November 21, 1995 Gerontology receives grant for Shock Center By Greta Grass News and Information Services Intern The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has awarded a grant creating a Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging at the Institute of Gerontology (IoG). The major goals of the new…
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November 21, 1995
The University Record, November 21, 1995 Journalists, analysts to discuss role of media in presidential campaigns By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services A panel of national journalists and political analysts will discuss the role the media plays in the presidential nomination process in a free, public forum 4-6 p.m. Nov. 30 in Auditorium A,…
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November 13, 1995
The University Record, November 13, 1995 U a partner in major technology exposition, conference next week The U-M is one of seven area organizations sponsoring SMRTEC—Southeast Michigan Research and Technology Exposition and Conference Nov. 20-21 at the EMU Corporate Education Center in Ypsilanti. Organizers describe the program as a “two-day, high-energy opportunity to see, hear…
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November 13, 1995
The University Record, November 13, 1995 Teske says rare planetary encounter will take place Nov. 19 Venus, Jupiter and Mars come together in November to present Michigan skywatchers with a rarely seen spectacle, according to astronomer Richard Teske. “These three bright planets have been drawing closer in the southwestern sky all this month,” Teske says.…
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November 13, 1995
The University Record, November 13, 1995 Weitzman to give Woytinsky Lecture Martin L. Weitzman of Harvard University’s Department of Economics will deliver the Woytinsky Lecture at 4 p.m. Friday (Nov. 17) in Room 201, Lorch Hall. Weitzman, who uses learning from recombinant genetics literature to illuminate recent inquiries into the sources of economic growth, will…
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November 13, 1995
The University Record, November 13, 1995 DPS launches Thanksgiving food drive Editor’s Note: If your unit is planning a holiday collection drive of some sort (food, clothing, etc.) let us know and we’ll publish the information in the Dec. 5 issue of the Record. Please be sure to include the name and phone number of…
