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March 28, 1994
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.…
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March 28, 1994
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…
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March 28, 1994
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…
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March 28, 1994
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…
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March 28, 1994
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…
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March 28, 1994
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…
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March 28, 1994
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…
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March 28, 1994
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.…
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March 14, 1994
Accused harassers are often surprised to learn how their behavior is perceived by others. The following tips may help you determine in advance how your behavior might be interpreted by others: Review your attitudes and actions toward others. Examine how others respond to what you do and say. Is your behavior gender-neutral and bias-free? Do…
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March 14, 1994
By John Woodford News and Information Services If Americans had developed the political savvy the British gained in centuries of “flogging the wogs”—that is, of controlling colonial subjects and putting down national liberation movements—they could have come out of Vietnam with a measure of victory, and at far lower cost of life, resources and wealth…
