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July 9, 1996
The University Record, July 9, 1996 Griffiths named as new ITD executive director, CIO By Jane R. Elgass Jose-Marie Griffiths, currently of the University of Tennessee, will become executive director and chief information officer of the Information Technology Division (ITD). Her appointment to the post, effective Sept. 1, was announced by J. Bernard Machen, provost…
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July 9, 1996
The University Record, July 9, 1996 Visiting home for the summer? Watch for signs in elderly parents Gloria Gibson (left) and her mother, Grace, used the Family Care Resources Program to find information and programs that would benefit Grace’s heath. By Jared Blank Gloria Gibson was working on her Ph.D. in sociology in 1992 when…
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July 9, 1996
The University Record, July 9, 1996 Michigan Radio makes ‘most dramatic changes’ in its history Michigan Radio last week unveiled what it termed “the most dramatic changes in the station’s 48-year history,” according to Donovan Reynolds, director of broadcasting. The station is among the first nationwide to air a new midday news/talk programming package offered…
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July 9, 1996
The University Record, July 9, 1996 13th constellation visible in July evening skies, astronomer says July’s evening sky brings Michigan skywatchers a view of the 13th constellation in the Zodiac, the band of constellations through which the sun passes on its yearly journey among the stars, according to U-M astronomer Richard G. Teske. “In mid-sky…
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July 9, 1996
The University Record, July 9, 1996 Goldenberg: U-M working hard on undergraduate education By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Major research universities like the U-M are often criticized—wrongly or rightly—for neglecting the education of undergraduate students in favor of devoting more resources to research. “While the U-M’s academic eminence is unquestioned,” LS&A Dean Edie…
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July 9, 1996
The University Record, July 9, 1996 HOT OFF THE PRESS The Geography of Identity, edited by Patricia Yaeger, associate professor of English and of women’s studies. Deterritorialization, translocality, globalization, postcolonial, postnational, transnational: we are in the midst of a redefinition of space. In the very moment that national and ethnic boundaries are breaking down, we…
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July 9, 1996
The University Record, July 9, 1996 OVPR announces promotions for 23 primary research faculty Frederick C. Neidhardt, acting vice president for research, has announced 23 promotions for primary research faculty, effective Sept. 1. “The dossiers supporting the 23 promotions of Primary Research faculty this year provide sound evidence of the valuable role of these individuals…
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July 9, 1996
The University Record, July 9, 1996 In Brief… Retirees can receive Mcards Retired faculty and staff may apply for Mcards, photo identification cards which give them convenient access to many campus privileges. Mcards can be used as a library card, to enter computer sites, as a debit card with 65 local merchants, as an automatic…
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July 9, 1996
The University Record, July 9, 1996 U-M Computer Repair Service Center scheduled to close in August From the Information Technology Division The Computer Service and Repair Center (CSRC), run by the Information Technology Division (ITD) in the Argus Building, will close later this summer. The Center has provided computer repairs for University faculty, staff, students…
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July 9, 1996
The University Record, July 9, 1996 Kahn works on display at Museum of Art Michigan architect Albert Kahn’s Grande Rue No.76, Le Mans is one of the sketches that will be on display July 13-Sept. 8 in the Museum of Art’s new exhibit, “Albert Kahn: An American Architect Abroad.” Kahn is best known for his…
