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February 28, 1994
The newly renovated Athletic Administration Building has been renamed John P. Weidenbach Hall. The Regents approved the renaming of the building and a resolution acknowledging “the dedication and service of Jack Weidenbach as he concludes a 28-year career at the University” at their February meeting. “At the end of January, the University’s athletic director, John…
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February 28, 1994
The interim Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities, which has been in effect for 14 months, will continue as an interim policy until April 1995. The Regents voted 7-1 at their February meeting to accept the recommendation of Vice President for Student Affairs Maureen A. Hartford to continue the policy’s interim status. “We all agree…
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February 28, 1994
Larry Selinker, professor of linguistics, was given the emeritus title by the Regents at their February meeting. He joined the U-M in 1977 as professor of linguistics and director of the English Language Institute. He served in the latter position until 1982. “Although his primary appointment was in the English Language Institute, Prof. Selinker was…
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February 28, 1994
By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services The latest addition to the U-M’s undergraduate education program weighs 500 pounds, costs more than $236,000, and loves the water. An underwater exploration and recovery remote-operated vehicle (ROV), it’s called M-ROVER. “M-ROVER is a unique, state-of-the-art piece of equipment that will enhance the undergraduate educational experience for U-M…
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February 28, 1994
Two leading experts on lead poisoning will speak at a one-day meeting at the School of Public Health Friday (March 4). Ellen Silbergeld, a toxicologist at the University of Maryland, will speak on “New Perspectives on Environmental Exposure to Lead,” and Herb Needleman, of the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of…
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February 28, 1994
By Rebecca A. Doyle The Cognitive Science and Machine Intelligence Laboratory (CSMIL) has opened its doors to groups at the U-M who want to brainstorm solutions to unit problems or use its advanced technology to plan quality management strategies. The Collaboration Technology Suite conference room is equipped with six Macintosh computers, a live board, and…
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February 28, 1994
A rate increase of 3.95 percent for residence halls and 3.3 percent for family housing apartments for next year was approved by the Regents at their February meeting. The basic rate for a double room in the traditional residence halls, now $4,428.18 for two terms, will be $4,659.20. Other rates will range from $1,872.64 (now…
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February 28, 1994
By Jane R. Elgass More than 5,000 members of the University community were advised last week by letter that they are members of a pool of potential participants in a telephone survey on the proposed flexible benefits plan. A smaller group of actual participants will be drawn by random sample. The survey, one activity in…
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February 28, 1994
“From Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol: Portraits and Self-Portraits from the University of Michigan Museum of Art,” a collection of prints, drawings and photographs from the Museum’s collection, is on display through March 27 at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. The exhibition is composed of 19th- and 20th-century portraits and self-portraits, and was selected…
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February 28, 1994
The Flexible Benefits Advisory Committee wants to hear from you: David J. Anderson (co-chair), professor of electrical engineering and computer science, 4234 EECS 2112, 763-8040; Fax: 763-8041. Robert Behrens, U-M-Dearborn vice chancellor for business affairs, 1090 Administration Bldg. 1491, Dearborn Campus, 593-5110; Fax: 593-5452. James Christenson, director of plant operations, 326 E. Hoover 1002, 764-3400;…
