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February 20, 1996
The University Record, February 20, 1996 Kassebaum honored with first U-M Distinguished Legislator Award By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Sen. Nancy Kassebaum, R-Kan., has received the first University of Michigan Distinguished Legislator Award. It was presented at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., in January. Modeled after the national service academy scholarship…
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February 20, 1996
The University Record, February 20, 1996 ITD dial-in customer use prompts installation of 300 more modems By Jared Blank The University’s 24,500 modem dial-in subscribers recently have been hearing fewer busy signals, according to Andy Palms, product area manager of networking and sites. The Information Technology Division (ITD) added 150 modems in December and will…
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February 20, 1996
The University Record, February 20, 1996 Award for diversity commitment named for Harold Johnson By Kahli Randall News and Information Services The Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award has been established to honor the contributions of faculty who are working to create a more culturally and ethnically diverse campus, Lester P. Monts, vice provost for…
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February 20, 1996
The University Record, February 20, 1996 U-M sponsors conference for academic, government, and industry leaders By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services Representatives from major universities, government officials and private industry leaders will gather on campus Feb. 26 for the first annual Jerome B. Wiesner Symposium, titled “The Future of the Government /University Research Partnership:…
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February 13, 1996
The University Record, February 13, 1996 Engler’s budget recommendations please officials By Jane R. Elgass University officials are pleased that Gov. John Engler’s budget recommendations for higher education “are moving in the right direction,” says Cynthia H. Wilbanks, associate vice president for government relations. Under Engler’s recommendations, all schools would receive a 4 percent across-the-board…
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February 13, 1996
The University Record, February 13, 1996 Innovative Medical Center program hopes to stop substance abuse by teens By Michelle Donaldson Medical Center Public Relations The Medical Center is launching a bold initiative to intercept and educate young people at the very beginning of their trouble with substance abuse. “Facing Alcohol Challenges Together” (FACT), which requires…
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February 13, 1996
The University Record, February 13, 1996 Management Institute participants get global look at U A session led last Friday by social work Prof. John Tropman on faculty governance is among a number of presentations being made to participants in this year’s Business and Finance Management Institute, which is sponsored by Farris W. Womack, executive vice…
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February 13, 1996
The University Record, February 13, 1996 Overweight women with high bone mineral density are more likely to develop osteoarthritis, according to U-M study By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services Young and middle-aged overweight women with high bone density have an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis during mid-life, according to a study from the School…
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February 13, 1996
The University Record, February 13, 1996 ‘Inside Europe’ on Michigan Radio offers special insight into a changing Europe From the battered villages of Bosnia and Croatia to the glittering diplomatic capitals of London and Paris, “Inside Europe” features sound-rich reports, in-depth interviews and colorful profiles to create a picture of Europe that’s both informative and…
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February 13, 1996
The University Record, February 13, 1996 Raffle to benefit Trauma Burn Center The Helping Hands for Children Charity Organization, with the help of the U-M Trauma Burn Center, is sponsoring a new home raffle on March 29 and the Center. Tickets are $50 each or 11 for $500. One ticket could give a lucky winner…
