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September 13, 1993
By Diane Swanbrow News and Information Services Disagreements among doctors, nurses and parents about the future of the sickest newborns in the nation’s intensive care nurseries are common, according to a U-M sociologist. In 41 percent of the 75 cases studied by Prof. Renee R. Anspach, doctors, nurses or parents disagreed about whether babies should…
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September 13, 1993
By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services NASA has chosen a team of U-M atmospheric scientists to develop plans for an unmanned mission to Mars in 1998. Timothy L. Killeen, professor of atmospheric and space sciences and director of the Space Physics Research Laboratory, is the principal investigator of the MUADEE (Mars Upper Atmosphere Dynamics,…
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September 7, 1993
By Mary Jo Frank U-M teachers focus on teaching more than theory in their new book Multicultural Teaching in the University. In separate chapters, more than 25 contributors discuss the aims, strategies, hopes, risks and rewards that underlie their classroom experiences. The book is edited by David Schoem, Linda Frankel, Ximena Zuniga and Edith A.…
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September 7, 1993
Romanian-born poet, author and radio commentator Andrei Codrescu will speak at a screening of the film Road Scholar at 7 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 12) at the Michigan Theater. Codrescu’s commentaries are frequently heard on National Public Radio’s newsmagazine “All Things Considered.” He teaches English literature at Louisiana State University and is editor of Exquisite Corpse,…
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September 7, 1993
By Mary Jo Frank Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA) has added a new route, a U-M shuttle to and from Wolverine Tower, to its schedule. Faculty, staff and students with University ID can ride Route 36 free and Oak Valley Route 16 free when going to and from Wolverine Tower; the University pays the fare.…
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September 7, 1993
Eleven University police, security and dispatch officers were sworn in and another four were honored recently at a Department of Public Safety (DPS) graduation and awards ceremony. Two contract security guards also received awards. Distinguished Service Citations were presented Aug. 12 to security officer Melissa J. Bolyard and police officer Gerald D. Steiner. Their quick…
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September 7, 1993
One of the provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, signed Aug. 10, reinstates the exclusion from income of employer-provided educational assistance, retroactive to July 1, 1992, through Dec. 31, 1994. As a result, tuition refunds to staff members will no longer be taxed or reported as income. Changes have been made in…
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September 7, 1993
Comments on these proposed revisions to Section 13.04 of the Regents’ Bylaws should be directed by Sept. 21 to the Office of the General Counsel, 4020 Fleming Administration Building 1340, telephone 764-0304. Proposed Revisions of Regents’ Bylaws Section 13.04. (Proposed additions are in bold, deletions are struck out.) Section 13.04 University of Michigan Alumni Association…
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September 7, 1993
Turner Geriatric Clinic’s Learning in Retirement program will offer a series of weekly mini courses this fall taught by emeritus professors. An open house to kick off the program will be held at 3 p.m. Wed. (Sept. 8) at the 20/20 Cafe, Kellogg Eye Center. Courses offered this fall include: B.C.: A Panorama of Life…
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September 7, 1993
Frederick C. Neidhardt, associate dean for faculty affairs at the Medical School, has been appointed associate vice president for research, effective Oct. 1 for a five-year term. In announcing the appointment, Vice President for Research Homer C. Neal said: “Given Prof. Neidhardt’s superlative understanding of research issues in the contemporary University, his wealth of administrative…
