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  1. April 4, 1994

    IN BRIEF

    Research, ethics topic of presentation David H. Smith, director of the Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions, Indiana University, will discuss “Research and the Teaching of Ethics” at 3:15 p.m. today (April 4) in Rackham Amphitheater. The lecture, sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research, will be followed…
  2. March 28, 1994

    REGENTS’ ROUNDUP

    Editor’s Note: The following actions were taken by the Board of Regents at its March meeting. 6 Distinguished University Professorships approved Six Distinguished University Professorships were approved, bringing the total to 18. “Individuals appointed to these prestigious professorships have attained national and international recognition for originality and scholarly achievement,” Provost Gilbert R. Whitaker Jr. said.…
  3. March 28, 1994

    U wins United Way Gold Award

    The University has received Washtenaw United Way Campaign’s Gold Award for raising $950,161, the largest workplace campaign in the county. In presenting the award, Washtenaw United Way President Vincent S. Buccirosso said, “the University of Michigan has always strongly supported Wash-tenaw United Way, and 1993 was no different. Your commitment to our organization is second…
  4. March 28, 1994

    New Program for International Initiatives promotes distance-independent education

    The University Library has established a Program for International Initiatives, designed to support the Uni-versity’s goal to become a global institution providing distance-independent education. “Because the University of Michigan has a clearly articulated mission to promote and expand international research and education at Michigan,” says Uni-versity Library Dean Donald E. Riggs, “now is the perfect…
  5. March 28, 1994

    OBITUARY

    Frederick H. Wagman Frederick H. Wagman, former director of the University Library and professor emeritus of library science, died March 19 following a brief illness. He was 81. Wagman joined the U-M in 1953 as director of the University Library and professor of library science. “Fred was one of the great librarians of the University…
  6. March 28, 1994

    Clarke co-directs project at Argonne photon facility

    By Jane R. Elgass The U-M, Howard University and AT&T Bell Laboratories have created a collaborative team to conduct research at the $467 million Advanced Photon Source (APS) facility at Argonne National Laboratory. Physics Prof. Roy Clarke, who is director of the U-M’s Applied Physics Program, will co-direct the project with Ronald Pindak of AT&T…
  7. March 28, 1994

    Humanities Institute fellowships go to 7 faculty, 5 grad students

    The Institute for the Humanities has awarded fellowships to seven faculty and five graduate students for work they will pursue while in residence at the Institute during 1994-95. The projects are connected to the Institute’s theme for the year, “Work and Play.” Institute Director James Winn, who chaired both selection committees, emphasizes the excellence of…
  8. March 28, 1994

    Program in feminist practice brings psychologist Russo to campus

    By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services Nancy Felipe Russo, noted feminist, psychologist and educator, will visit the University April 4–8. She will speak on “Post-Abortion Responses: The Construction of a Syndrome” 4–6 p.m. April 6 in the Rackham Amphitheater. She also will discuss “Latinas and Mental Health” at a Women’s Studies brown bag at…
  9. March 28, 1994

    Metzger: Most academic freedom cases stem from outside the academy

    By Mary Jo Frank The American Association of University Professors’ (AAUP) watchdog of academic freedom—Committee A—has stood guard for 79 years. Committee A’s traditions are still useful, according to Walter P. Metzger, emeritus professor of history at Columbia University, who gave the fourth annual Davis, Markert, Nickerson Lecture on Academic and Intellectual Freedom March 21.…
  10. March 28, 1994

    NCAA Tournament update: If they win. . .

    Provided the men’s basketball team continued its winning ways in third-round NCAA tournament games this past weekend, a pep rally to send the team to the Final Four is tentatively scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday (March 29) in Crisler Arena. Other events for Michigan Madness, based on the assumption the team wins: Fans can cheer…