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  1. November 11, 1993

    Hochster to hold Browne Professorship

    Melvin Hochster, the Raymond L. Wilder Professor of Mathematics, will hold the Robert W. and Lynn H. Browne Professorship in Science. His new appointment, effective Nov. 1, was approved by the Regents at their October meeting. The Browne professorship was established last month with a gift from Robert W. Browne of Grand Rapids, who received…
  2. November 11, 1993

    REGENTS’ ROUNDUP

    Editor’s Note: The following actions were taken by the Regents at their October meeting. Appointments ok’d Faculty and administrative appointments included: Lawrence R. Kuhns, from Wayne State University, will become professor of radiology, with tenure, effective Jan. 1. David W. Cohen, professor of history and of anthropology, also will serve as director of the International…
  3. November 11, 1993

    Three granted emeritus status

    Three faculty members were given the emeritus title by the Regents at their October meeting. They are: Jesse E. Gordon, professor of social work and of psychology Prof. Gordon, who joined the faculty in 1959, “played a major role in the integration of research and clinical practice,” the Regents said. “His expertise was shared with…
  4. November 11, 1993

    Team clears first hurdle to World Solar Challenge victory

    By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services The Solar Car Team has overcome its first major obstacle to victory in the World Solar Challenge—dealing with the logistical nightmare of transporting 20 students, a solar car and several thousand pounds of supplies 9,526 miles around the world to Darwin in Australia’s remote Northern Territory. “Competing in…
  5. November 11, 1993

    Council for Disability Concerns issues 10-year report

    The Council for Disability Concerns was formed in 1983 to improve accessibility, develop scholarships for students with disabilities and to provide communication among units involved with disability issues. It has now issued a report on its progress in those areas that details its continuing efforts to make the Uni-versity a place where all students and…
  6. November 11, 1993

    U might invest in companies doing business in South Africa

    A motion by Regent Philip H. Power at the October Regents’ meeting has opened the door to possible re-investment of University funds in companies doing business in South Africa. Power says his motion “invites the administration to review past policy with respect to University investments in corporations doing business in South Africa and asks them…
  7. November 11, 1993

    Writers come to life in Delbanco’s English class

    By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services “Great idea…incredible opportunity… outstanding experience…wonderful” are a few of the superlatives used by U-M students to describe it. But perhaps sophomore Aaron Hurst paid the ultimate compliment when he said, “It would be great if it were required because students would gain so much.” The “it” is an…
  8. November 11, 1993

    United Way campaign extended 4 days

    The University’s United Way campaign, which was scheduled to end last Friday, has been extended until noon Thursday (Nov. 4). Peter Pellerito, the U-M’s campaign adviser, said employee response to the campaign has been excellent. Fifty-three of 180 University units had gone over their goals by early last week. “That’s very encouraging for the campaign…
  9. November 11, 1993

    First discussion on shared values searches for balance

    By Jane R. Elgass Trust and respect among all members of the University community are key elements in the U-M’s efforts to provide an environment that balances academic freedom and inquiry, and freedom of expression. Those two values were constants among panelists participating in a “Thoughtful Discussion of Political Correctness and Academic Values” at the…
  10. November 11, 1993

    Tour shows where all that glass, plastic and paper goes

    By Mary Jo Frank Of the 12,000 tons of recyclable materials processed annually by Recycle Ann Arbor, about one-sixth comes from the U-M, according to Timothy Brownell. Brownell, executive director of Recyle Ann Arbor, gave 40 U-M students and employees, most of them Building Services area managers and custodial supervisors, a tour of the recycling…