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June 19, 1995
The University Record, June 19, 1995 Regents warned of cuts in federal funds for research, financial aid By Rebecca A. Doyle The University can expect federal funding for research and student financial aid programs to level off or decrease for the 1996-97 fiscal year. That was the message Regents heard from University administrators at the…
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June 19, 1995
The University Record, June 19, 1995 State legislature approves $18.8 million additional appropriation for universities State legislators last Friday resolved the remaining points of difference on how a projected $18.8 million in lapsed funds would be distributed. The recommendation will now be passed to the governor for his signature. A conference report on the state…
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June 19, 1995
The University Record, June 19, 1995 Laser eye surgery makes debut at Medical Center The excimer laser, already used with promising results in Canada, Australia, Germany and elsewhere to correct nearsightedness and astigmatism, has arrived at the Medical Center. The Kellogg Eye Center is the only center in Michigan and one of 20 nationwide testing…
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June 19, 1995
The University Record, June 19, 1995 Much workplace violence is preventable, say U-M experts By Julie A. Peterson A recently fired employee returns to exact revenge with an assault rifle; a disgruntled customer expresses his dissatisfaction with a shooting spree. Incidents such as these receive splashy newspaper headlines, striking fear in our hearts and leaving…
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June 19, 1995
The University Record, June 19, 1995 Clements Library exhibit features accounts of yellow fever epidemic of 1793 through the end of June By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services The Clements Library is exhibiting newspaper accounts, maps, engravings, minute books, pamphlets and personal letters documenting the horrendous yellow fever epidemic that struck Philadelphia in 1793,…
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June 19, 1995
The University Record, June 19, 1995 Whitaker delivers final speech to Senate Assembly Editor’s Note: Gilbert R. Whitaker, Jr. delivered his final speech as provost to the Senate Assmebly on May 15. Members of the Senate Assembly, friends, former friends, future friends, enemies, former enemies, and future enemies, colleagues and others. I am pleased to…
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June 19, 1995
The University Record, June 19, 1995 No more grades: new approaches to assessment replace standard tests and report cards in a growing number of schools By Diane Swanbrow News and Information Services Growing numbers of school children today are being assessed in ways that link the process of evaluation with teaching and learning more effectively…
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June 19, 1995
The University Record, June 19, 1995 Clements Library holds piece of Wright brothers’ first flight By Joanne Nesbit A piece of the machine that allowed man to make the first free, controlled and sustained flight has landed at the Clements Library. The one-by-two-inch piece of fabric from the original wing covering of the historic Kitty…
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June 19, 1995
The University Record, June 19, 1995 Best way to handle sexual harassment is to tell someone about it By Debbie Gilbert News and Information Services Sexual harassment: is it or isn’t it? “Sleep with me and you will get the promotion,” is a clear-cut example of sexual harassment, but what about dirty jokes and sexual…
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June 19, 1995
The University Record, June 19, 1995 Cost of LTD coverage increases The Benefits Office has announced rate increases for the Long Term Disability Plan (LTD) coverage effective June 1. Marty Eichstadt, director of benefits operations, says, “We notified you last year at this time that we expected increases to occur at this time each…
