September 6, 1994
To provide new U-M photo identification cards to faculty, staff and students as efficiently as possible, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is in the process of scheduling building and departmental sessions during the fall and winter terms. Faculty and staff have been responding in extraordinary numbers to an Aug. 15 Record announcement that all…
September 6, 1994
By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services Consider the dilemma of the scientist who must choose between hundreds of potential research subjects—all desperate to participate in a study testing a promising new treatment for their terminal cancer. What criteria determines who is accepted? Who decides? Or the scientist who discovers that one of her now-healthy…
September 6, 1994
Martha Krebs, director of energy research for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), will present a public lecture and participate in a panel discussion titled, “National Science and Technology Policy: Beyond Advocacy,” 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 13 in Rackham Amphitheater. Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research, the lecture is free and open…
September 6, 1994
By Mary Jo Frank A colorful and warm welcome awaited members of the class of 1994 at the New Student Convocation last Thursday. Flags from each of the University’s schools and colleges and dozens of bright yellow mums served as a backdrop on Hill Auditorium’s stage for the many-colored academic gowns and hoods worn by…
September 6, 1994
Summarized below are the bus services that are available to students, faculty and staff. Complete schedules are available on the buses and at these locations: Campus Information Center, Michigan Union; Michigan League; Bursely Hall; Housing Office, Student Activities Building; and the Family Housing Office on North Campus. Nite Owl maps/schedules are available at the Union,…
September 6, 1994
By Janet Nellis Mendler News and Information Services Under a W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant, some 600 public library sites across Michigan—from Cedarville in the eastern Upper Peninsula to Saugatuck in the southwest—now have a human and electronic link to the University Library. The two-year, $625,000 grant enables the Library to deliver research information for community…
September 6, 1994
I. Policy In recognition of environmental tobacco smoke health risks, the Univer-sity will provide as close to a smoke-free environment as practicable for its faculty, staff, students and visitors. The right of a non-smoker to protect his or her health and comfort will take precedence over another’s desire to smoke. II. Regulations A. Smoking is…
September 6, 1994
The Meridian Voice Mail system used by U-M faculty and staff was upgraded by Information Technology Division (ITD) Network Systems in late August. In addition to enhancing the service, the upgrade affects the way passwords are set for the system. The system no longer accepts a password containing only two digits. Newly set passwords or…
September 6, 1994
Friendships, leaving options open are important for students By Mary Jo Frank Relations between students and faculty, even at a large institution such as the U-M, can be warm and cordial, philosophy Prof. Carl Cohen assured parents. Speaking at one of several programs designed for parents as part of last week’s “Welcome to Michigan ’94,”…
September 6, 1994
Listed below are the 15 members of the research faculty who received promotions effective Sept. 1. LS&A: Mark A. Skalsey, physics, associate research scientist. Institute for Social Research: Amiram D. Vinokur, research scientist. Medical School: Gary J. Fischer, dermatology, associate research scientist; Craig Hammerberg, dermatology, assistant research scientist; David I. Yule, physiology, assistant research scientist.…
