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October 5, 1992
By Terry Gallagher News and Information Services “The encounter that took place 500 years ago between the Old World and the New” is the focus of a “theme semester” sponsored by the Program in American Culture this term. Focusing on “The Americas Then and Now: Beyond 1492,” the theme-semester umbrella covers 18 existing courses, an…
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October 5, 1992
The U-M will join in the state celebration of “Investing in Ability Week” Oct. 11–17 with a series of public events. “Investing in Ability Week” promotes employment of people with disabilities by encouraging employers and the general public to focus on a person’s abilities rather than disabilities. Events include: Oct. 12 “Marketing Your Abilities: The…
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September 28, 1992
Robert M. Warner, dean emeritus of the School of Information and Library Studies (SILS), has been appointed University Historian. “I believe the history of The University of Michigan could be in no better hands,” said President James J. Duderstadt as he announced the honorary appointment at the September Regent’s meeting. Warner is currently chair of…
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September 28, 1992
“The Faculty Member’s Role and Rewards in Technology Transfer”—the first in a series of seminars for faculty interested in issues related to starting a small business, marketing, patents and disclosures, or consulting—will take place 4–6 p.m. on Oct. 6 in Room 133, Chrysler Center. Speakers will include President James J. Duderstadt; William C. Kelly, vice…
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September 28, 1992
Due to an error at the Washtenaw United Way office, The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center was inadvertently omitted from the listing of United Way designated agencies. If you wish to donate to The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, please write it in, and include the code designation #500—UM Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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September 28, 1992
Jay Hartford wants to tap the practical streak hidden within the “outstanding basic researchers” working at the College of Engineering. “We’re not trying to make radical changes here,” says Hartford, the College’s newly appointed executive director of technology transfer. “The central emphasis on basic research and education is appropriate and will continue. “But we hope…
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September 28, 1992
By Mary Jo Frank The Vietnam War was a “presidents’ war,” history Prof. Sidney Fine told his students Sept. 18. The class—several hundred alumni and friends on campus for the Campaign for Michigan kickoff—included many of Fine’s former students who came up before and after the presentation to shake hands and express their appreciation to…
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September 28, 1992
An open house will mark the completion of 20,000 square feet of additional laboratory and office space at the College of Pharmacy. University faculty, students and staff are invited to stop by between 3 and 5 p.m. Friday (Oct. 2) to inspect the new, four-story “wing” that connects the Pharmacy Building with the C.C. Little…
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September 28, 1992
By Mary Jo Frank Officially, the U.S. recession began in the third quarter of 1990. It appears to have lasted only three quarters, and domestic production has increased in each of the past five quarters (second quarter 1991 through second quarter 1992). Why does it still hurt? “Compared to our own history, we’re doing a…
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September 28, 1992
A kiosk fire discovered by Campus Security officers at 1:45 a.m. Sept. 19 on the Diag in front of the Undergraduate Library has caused at least $100,000 in damage to fiberoptic and coaxial cables, located in steam tunnels beneath the Diag, that provide computer, telephone and electrical service to many Central Campus buildings. The Diag…
