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June 19, 1995
The University Record, June 19, 1995 Conference on Social Security is Thursday “The Future of Social Security: Economic and Demographic Questions,” is the subject of a mini-conference, 1-5 p.m. Thursday (June 22) at Rackham Amphitheater. The free, public event is the first in a series of conferences and seminars planned by the newly established Michigan…
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June 19, 1995
The University Record, June 19, 1995 Clarke wins Sokol Award Roy Clarke, professor of physics and director of the Applied Physics Program, has received the 1995 Margaret and Herman Sokol Faculty Award. In congratulating Clarke, John H. D’Arms, dean of the Rackham School of Graduate Studies, wrote that Clarke’s nomination “furnished an impressive illustration of…
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June 19, 1995
The University Record, June 19, 1995 Solar car team will try for third national championship By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services Determined to continue the University’s winning tradition in solar racing, 15 U-M students and their solar-powered car, Solar Vision, head for Indianapolis this week to prepare for the start of Sunrayce 95. Solar…
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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 5, 1995
The University Record, June 5, 1995 Pardon our mess … and confusion News and Information Services, 412 Maynard St., will be undergoing remodeling throughout the summer. During this time, staff members’ individual phone numbers may change as they shift work locations, and access to the main entrance may be limited at times. If you are…
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June 5, 1995
WORKPLACE OF THE ’90S The University Record, June 5, 1995 Teens want to know more than just plumbing, Hacker says By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services They don’t want a class in “plumbing,” says Sylvia Hacker, associate professor emeritus of community health nursing and of population planning and international health, who spoke at the…
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June 5, 1995
The University Record, June 5, 1995 REGENTS’ ROUNDUP Editor’s Note: The Regents took the following actions at their May meeting. $9.6 million in gifts accepted The Regents accepted $9,660,781 in gifts received during April. The total included $6,424,455 from individuals, $1,376,120 from corporations, $1,423,687 from foundations and $436,519 from associations and others. 3 get administrative…
