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November 26, 1996
The University Record, November 26, 1996 Faculty Senate committee will probe future of the University The Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs this fall has established a Faculty Senate Committee on the Future of the University and charged it with developing the “widest possible variety of ideas, concepts and initiatives” that will be “essential to…
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November 26, 1996
The University Record, November 26, 1996 Michigan begins move to ‘paperless’ income tax filing Some Michiganders will now be able to choose legally not to file income tax return forms with the state. Under a new program called No-Form, eligible taxpayers can choose not to complete a tax return for 1997. (Returns for 1996 must…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 Research funding picture not as gloomy but still needs work The following is adapted from an article in the November issue of the DRDA Reporter. By Bob Samors U-M Washington, D.C., Office If I had to think of one word to summarize the results of the fiscal year 1997…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 Ghosts! Helene Alving (Jenny Buleson) looks on in horror as her son Osvald (Mark Alhadeff) and his half-sister Regine (Sophina S. Brown), unaware of their common ancestry, are about to become the unwitting victims of a dreadful and long-concealed secret in the Theatre Department’s production of Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts,…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 Four faculty named to distinguished professorships Four University of Michigan faculty members were named to distinguished professorships by the U-M Regents at their Nov. 14-15 meeting. Walter J. Loesche, professor of dentistry in the School of Dentistry and professor of microbiology in the Medical School, will hold the Marcus…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 In Brief… Requests for holiday services due before Nov. 30 Those requiring limited holiday services are advised to send their requests to Plant Building Services, 1110 East Huron, 1631, prior to Nov. 30 to allow adequate time to include them in scheduling for the holiday period. As customary during…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 Research expenditures totaled more than $441 million in 1995-96 The University’s research expenditures increased by 7.8 percent in 1995–96, reaching another record total of $441,294,540. “Increases in annual expenditures in support of research demonstrate the continued leadership of the University in the discovery of new knowledge and in the…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 Sshhh! She’s asleep! Dance and choreography student Terry Wilson (left) performs Upswell, created by Jessica Fogel, professor of dance. Fogel also lectured on the creative process behind the new solo dance, which explores images of pregnancy, motherhood and infancy. The program was sponsored by the Institute for Research on…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 Matthews will be interim executive vice president and CFO Chandler W. Matthews will serve as interim executive vice president and chief financial officer of the University of Michigan. His appointment, effective Jan. 1, was approved by the Regents at their Nov. 14–15 meeting. “Chandler Matthews has had extensive background…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 Maynard,Taylor win seats on Board of Regents Democrats Olivia Maynard and S. Martin Taylor will begin eight-year terms as Regents on Jan. 1. They will succeed Democrat Nellie Varner, who did not run for re-election, and Republican Deane Baker. Maynard, president of the policy institute Michigan Prospect for Renewed…
