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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 Computer age lends itself to urban legends, folklore By Joseph M. Saul Information Technology Division Have you ever received e-mail warning you about a “new computer virus engineered by a user of America Online that is unparalleled in its destructive capability?” Did the message say that this virus is…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 Units move to Wolverine Tower The Financial Operations Sponsored Programs offices moved from the Buhr Building to Wolverine Tower, 3003 S. State St. All telephone numbers are unchanged. Campus mail should be addressed to Sponsored Programs, 3089 Wolverine Tower 1287. The following areas of Financial Operations moved from the…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 Nominations open for Neubacher Award The Council for Disability Concerns is asking for nominations for the 1996 James Neubacher Award. The award is given annually to individuals who serve as advocates for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities. Now in its seventh year, the award is a…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 SAPAC sponsors events for Rape Prevention Month Evelyn C. White, visiting scholar in women’s studies at Mills College, will present the Rape Prevention Month keynote address at 7 p.m. Wed. (March 20) in the fourth Floor Amphitheatre, Rackham Building. A lecturer on feminist issues, White is the author of…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 U-M’s collection of digitized papyrus stands at 500 By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services Preserving text and the ability to access that text goes back to the ancient libraries of Alexandria and Pergamum. But the Michigan papyri digital project and those that have stemmed from it are giving…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 Videoconference on sexual harassment set for March 27 “Sexual Harassment 1996: Scholarly Definitions & Everyday Realities,” a free, live interactive videoconference, will take place 12:30–4:30 p.m. March 27 in Room G322, Dental School. Sponsored by the Human Resources and Affi rmative Action (HR/AA) Office and presented by Black Issues…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 U-M, MSU team looks at attitudes on genome technology By Debbie Gilbert News and Information Services Who will decide how, when and to whom the emerging genome technology will be applied? Physicians and health professionals? Government policy-makers? Prospective parents? Ethicists? The U-M and Michigan State University have launched a…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 Regents approve name changes for two schools At their meeting last week, the Regents gave approval for the School of Information and Library Studies to change its name to the School of Information. The Regents also approved a name change for the School of Art, which will now be…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 Van Cliburn will receive UMS Distinguished Artist Award In a celebration of musical harmony, Van Cliburn will begin a new tradition at the University Musical Society (UMS) when he accepts the University Musical Society Distinguished Artist Award on May 11. Sponsored by UMS and the Ford Motor Co., the…
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March 19, 1996
The University Record, March 19, 1996 Asian Pacific American month features discussion, dance, music and comedy The University will observe Asian Pacific American Heritage Month beginning this week with an array of cultural and educational events. Coordinated by Minority Student Services and the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI), the month-long celebration will feature some…
