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September 17, 1996
The University Record, September 17, 1996 Donors encouraged to look beyond headlines to address community needs The University’s annual fall charitable giving campaign was kicked off yesterday with the traditional pot-pie luncheon. However, with reductions in staff at the Medical Center and charges of impropriety being leveled at the local United Way, this year’s fund…
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September 17, 1996
The University Record, September 17, 1996 Theme semester on food features full course menu The University’s theme semester on food features public lectures, an international conference, food films, exhibits and catering by local ethnic restaurants. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services The U-M is offering an intellectual feast this fall…
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September 17, 1996
The University Record, September 17, 1996 Series on research ethics begins today with program on ‘Responsibility in Research’ The 1996-97 Research Responsibility Program (RRP), a series of seminars that considers ethical issues related to research, begins this week with a program by Nicholas Steneck, professor of history. “Introduction to Responsibility in Research” will be offered…
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September 17, 1996
The University Record, September 17, 1996 U-M Health System joins Michigan Capital Healthcare, MSU in fight against cancer From Michigan Capital Healthcare In a precedent-setting partnership, the state’s two largest universities have joined in the fight against cancer with Lansing’s Michigan Capital Healthcare (MCH). The three organizations have formed a consortium to construct and operate…
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September 17, 1996
The University Record, September 17, 1996 East Ann Arbor Health Center designed with patient in mind The new East Ann Arbor Health Center has parking for 300 patients, 23 doctors and 113 staff members to take care of patients’ needs. The facility opened in August and will hold an open house Oct. 22. Photo by…
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September 17, 1996
The University Record, September 17, 1996 Benefits Office gets Silver Quill Award The Benefits Office has received the Silver Quill Award from the International Association of Business Communicators. The University received the award for its innovative approach to introduce the flex benefits plan last fall. Communications Supervisor Sue Lowe says the Office used “all kinds…
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September 17, 1996
The University Record, September 17, 1996 Jesse Jackson to visit campus Monday Jesse Jackson will visit campus Mon. (Sept. 23) as part of a statewide voter registration drive. He is expected to speak at 1:15 p.m. in Hill Auditorium in a free, public program. His talk will be preceded by several student speakers beginning at…
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September 17, 1996
The University Record, September 17, 1996 Theater Department’s books benefit South Africa program Fredricksen (from left), Themba, Moody and Simmons survey some of the theater department’s 500 books being donated to South Africa’s previously segregated and underfunded University of Fort Hare. Fredricksen noted that Fort Hare alumnus Nelson Man dela “has broken a number of…
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September 17, 1996
The University Record, September 17, 1996 New laws on tuition, minimum wage will affect U-M From the Payroll Office Two recent bills signed into law by President Clinton will affect some members of the University community. One of provisions of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996, signed into law on Aug. 20, reinstates…
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September 17, 1996
The University Record, September 17, 1996 Northwalk, Safewalk ready for new term The University’s student-initiated nighttime escort programs, Safewalk and Northwalk, are ready to step into another year of service to the University community. Students, staff and faculty are all welcome to participate in both services, either as volunteers or clients, note the student coordinators.…
