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June 11, 1996
Wear recycled Nancy Stone (left) of the City of Ann Arbor Solid Waste Department shows a ‘Choose This Brand, Partner’ t-shirt to Jeanne Carlson of Grounds and Waste Management Services at the Buy Recycled Expo, held Ma y 21 in the Michigan League. The shirt is made from recycled plastic soda bottles. Local businesses displayed…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 U-M researchers try to create DNA-analyzing microchip By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services This silicon wafer contains three of five components fabricated for use in one integrated microchip for DNA analysis currently being developed at the U-M with funding from the National Institutes of Health. Photo by Mark…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Challenge program builds teams Participants in the Challenge Program workshop were introduced to innovative ways to improve teamwork, leadership and creative problem solving. The full Challenge Program, based at the North Campus Recreation Building, runs half- and full-day outdoor activities for staff members who wish to work on these…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 U-M community says thanks, farewell to President Duderstadt Duderstadt holds a framed collection of all the new construction that has taken place on campus during his tenure as president. Photo by Paul Jaronski By Jared Blank Hundreds of staff members packed Schembechler Hall May 30 to hear their colleagues…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Come tour the unexpected June 21 The Magic Sandbox attracted attention at the recent annual international conference of the New Media Centers Consortium, held in the Media Union on North Campus. Visitors can interact with the exhibit by ma king different patterns in the sand under a projected art…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Is the U-M ready for self-directed work teams? Are You? By Rebecca A. Doyle Keynote speaker Ann Harper asked the audience to rate the University on its readiness for a self-directed work force. Photos by Bob Kalmbach “People are self-directed until they go to work,” said Ann Harper, “and…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 $12 million from NSF, $10 million from industry will establish new manufacturing research center at College of Engineering By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services An auto body in the S.M. Wu Manufacturing Research Center laboratory. Photo by Paul Jaronski The University will receive $12 million in federal funding…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Etiquette in the workplace is still important ‘Being polite sets the tone for work relationships, how you interact with people and how people perceive you,’ Morning told her audience.. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services Politeness and proper decorum are not outdated issues in…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Workshops available to help cope with displacement, downsizing The Medical Center Human Resources Department offers several group sessions on coping with stress and feelings related to job loss and insecurity. SOS (Skills Over Stress) provides an opportunity to raise your awareness of how you react to stress and gain…
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June 11, 1996
The University Record, June 11, 1996 Dealing with conflict is an essential part of work, personal life By Julie A. Peterson News and Information Services Do you seek out and thrive on conflict in your work or personal life? Or do you find it scary and avoid it whenever possible? If the latter, you are…
