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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 Physics Research Laboratory dedicated By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services Some 400 alumni, faculty and students gathered on the Diag last Thursday to dedicate the new $22-million Physics Research Laboratory and celebrate the future of physics at the University. “Work done here will contribute not only to the…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 College of Pharmacy receives gifts totaling $120,000 By Robert Ross College of Pharmacy The College of Pharmacy recently received two gifts totaling $120,000. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. has given $100,000 to the College to establish a Dean’s Endowment Discretionary Fund. Kenneth Weg, pharmaceutical group president at the company, said the…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 Machen appointed provost for two years J. Bernard Machen was unanimously appointed to a two-year term as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at a special meeting of the Board of Regents Oct. 10. Machen had been serving in the post on an interim basis since Sept.…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 Neubacher Award presented to three By Rebecca A. Doyle The Neubacher Award was presented to two University students and one faculty member at a ceremony last Tuesday. Susan Crutchfield and Marcy J. Epstein, both doctoral students in English language and literature, and Joanne Leonard, professor of art, were honored…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 Record number of freshmen enrolled By Julie Peterson News and Information Services The University enrolled nearly 3,200 in-state students among this fall’s incoming freshman class, according to figures released last week. Also, for the first time in the University’s history, women outnumber men among entering students, 2,587 to 2,562.…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 Engler addresses growth symposium; protesters gather outside By Jared Blank Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Business School on Oct. 12 to protest the possible rollback of affirmative action programs by the Michigan legislature and Gov. John Engler. Engler was speaking at the Growth Capital Symposium held at the…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 M-Quality Expo is this week The M-Quality Expo—“Making a Difference: Creating the Future through Serving Others”—featuring 58 team exhibits, speakers and films, will be held 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs. (Oct. 19) and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fri. (Oct. 20) at the Michigan Union. Several special workshops are scheduled as part…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 Researchers develop new weapon in HCMV battle By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services University of Michigan scientists have developed a potent new drug that has proved highly effective against HCMV (human cytomegalovirus) in cell culture. Although HCMV is generally harmless in individuals with normal immune systems, HCMV attacks…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 Cancer Center awarded $5.7 million grant by NCI By Bruce Weintraub Medical Center Public Relations The Comprehensive Cancer Center has been awarded a $5.7 million grant by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat prostate cancer. Kenneth J. Pienta, principal investigator of…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 Clarification The article “A quick look at three M-Quality teams at work” that appeared in the Oct. 9 issue was based on written material provided to the Record and did not contain complete information with respect to the Small Payments Team. The Small Payments Quality Improvement Team was a…
