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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 Machen appointed provost for two years J. Bernard Machen was unanimously appointed to a two-year term as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at a special meeting of the Board of Regents Oct. 10. Machen had been serving in the post on an interim basis since Sept.…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 Engler addresses growth symposium; protesters gather outside By Jared Blank Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Business School on Oct. 12 to protest the possible rollback of affirmative action programs by the Michigan legislature and Gov. John Engler. Engler was speaking at the Growth Capital Symposium held at the…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 Record number of freshmen enrolled By Julie Peterson News and Information Services The University enrolled nearly 3,200 in-state students among this fall’s incoming freshman class, according to figures released last week. Also, for the first time in the University’s history, women outnumber men among entering students, 2,587 to 2,562.…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 Researchers develop new weapon in HCMV battle By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services University of Michigan scientists have developed a potent new drug that has proved highly effective against HCMV (human cytomegalovirus) in cell culture. Although HCMV is generally harmless in individuals with normal immune systems, HCMV attacks…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 M-Quality Expo is this week The M-Quality Expo—“Making a Difference: Creating the Future through Serving Others”—featuring 58 team exhibits, speakers and films, will be held 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs. (Oct. 19) and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fri. (Oct. 20) at the Michigan Union. Several special workshops are scheduled as part…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 Clarification The article “A quick look at three M-Quality teams at work” that appeared in the Oct. 9 issue was based on written material provided to the Record and did not contain complete information with respect to the Small Payments Team. The Small Payments Quality Improvement Team was a…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 Cancer Center awarded $5.7 million grant by NCI By Bruce Weintraub Medical Center Public Relations The Comprehensive Cancer Center has been awarded a $5.7 million grant by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat prostate cancer. Kenneth J. Pienta, principal investigator of…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 Greek gods appear in Michigan’s October skies Michigan’s autumn skies display five constellations representing the chief players in one of the most famous constellation myths—the rescue of Princess Andromeda by the hero Perseus. “The tale is one of vanity and vengeance,” says astronomer Richard Teske. “Principal characters are Perseus…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 Life-long friend of Wallenberg to give annual lecture By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Former Swedish ambassador Per Anger, who helped his life-long friend Raoul Wallenberg save the lives of thousands of Hungarian Jews during World War II, will deliver the sixth annual University Wallenberg Lecture at 7:30…
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October 16, 1995
The University Record, October 16, 1995 OBITUARY University of Michigan researcher Andrea Foote, a leading expert in the area of health promotion in the work place, died from Krukenberg’s syndrome, a form of cancer, Oct. 6. She was 54. Foote, who was honored with a Distinguished Research Scientist Award in 1994, was director of the…
