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April 3, 1995
The University Record, April 3, 1995 Search process still too restrictive, Regents say Search process still too restrictive, Regents say By Rebecca A. Doyle The Michigan Senate last week passed an amendment to the Open Meetings Act that will allow Michigan’s public universities to reduce to three the candidates in a presidential search before the…
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April 3, 1995
The University Record, April 3, 1995 University seeks clarification of tax liability University seeks clarification of tax liability The University is seeking legal clarification from the U.S. Tax Court in interpreting the Internal Revenue Code dealing with “unrelated” income of a university. “The Internal Revenue Code pertaining to unrelated income and applicable expenses in exempt…
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April 3, 1995
The University Record, April 3, 1995 Violinist Isaac Stern visits campus Violinist Isaac Stern visits campus Violinist Isaac Stern recently visited the U-M to view the Holocaust Memorial and give a concert to benefit the memorial fund. The untitled statue by artist Leonard Baskin stands at the corner of Washington and Fletcher streets next to…
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April 3, 1995
The University Record, April 3, 1995 Academic freedom provides protected space for exploration By Jane R. Elgass We live in an age of uncertainty, an environment in which “universities are on a collision course with the American psyche that want assurances, wants certainty, wants skills, wants information that will stabilize the future.” Academic freedom is…
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April 3, 1995
The University Record, April 3, 1995 Service Awards Program gets new look, mementos By Jane R. Elgass A revamped staff recognition program will see individuals with 10 years of service feted at an afternoon reception with their supervisors in attendance; those with 20 years honored at a banquet, with Walter Harrison, vice president for university…
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April 3, 1995
The University Record, April 3, 1995 Cell, gene sorting techniques reviewed at national meeting High-speed cell sorter shows promise for use in genetic engineering, cell transplants By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services U-M chemical engineers are merging two existing technologies to develop a new high-speed cell sorter and filtration system for biological materials. When…
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April 3, 1995
The University Record, April 3, 1995 Controversial exhibitions focus of symposium By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services Museum curators and directors, historians, scholars and students will gather at Rackham Auditorium April 19 for a free, public symposium focusing on issues that face museums when they create exhibitions involving controversial subjects. “Presenting History: Museums in…
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April 3, 1995
The University Record, April 3, 1995 Costumes make the play as much as the words Costumes make the play as much as the words By Sage Arron Boxes of bust pads, camisoles, shoes, suspenders, collars and tights share space alongside dress forms and rolls of fabrics lining the wall. Sewing machines command counter space next…
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February 20, 1995
The University Record, February 20, 1995 President briefs RAs on Women’s Agenda, solicits input By Mary Jo Frank Record Special Writer Campus safety, classroom climate and the need for more women faculty to serve as role models for students were a few of the concerns raised by residence hall staff during a one-hour dialogue with…
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February 20, 1995
The University Record, February 20, 1995 Committee outlines Phase II of flexible benefit plan Editor’s Note: The following has been provided by the Flexible Benefits Committee. The updated Flexible Benefits Committee has been working since late November to build on the Phase I flexible benefits recommendations originally communicated in 1994. The major thrust of the…
