The final four
Committee unveils list of prospects for 'U' president
Sexual assaults raise safety awareness
It could be the rustling sound of leaves or a sudden movement in a nearby
bush.
Whatever the cause, many University students have experienced some uneasiness
when walking around campus. Some may dismiss the feelings as part of an
overactive imagination, but for others the reality of the sounds may be more
frightening.
Male students seen as potential attackers
"It's unfortunate that there is one person who ruins it for the entire (male)
sex," said Engineering first-year student Scott Latham.
"I know girls who hear about sexual assaults and generalize all men are like
that, and I know girls who may think it'll never happen to them," Latham said.
N. Campus bell tower dedicated
Laser lights and fireworks illuminated the sky, and the sound of bells filled the
air, making North Campus look like a scene from Close Encounters of the Third
Kind last night. All the excitement was in honor of the dedication of the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Tower.
Man not charged with attacks
The Ann Arbor Police Department charged a man yesterday on three counts,
including armed robbery and felony firearm possession, but said they did not have
enough evidence to charge him with two other recent attacks.
The police first arrested the 31-year-old Ann Arbor man Tuesday morning in
connection with four recent incidents.
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Yeltsin fires security chief Lebed
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Original contenders reflect on candidacy, presidential finalists
Including everyone from retired Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell to former
President Carter, the list of University presidential candidates displays a
diverse representation of people. Of the 302 prospective candidates selected by the Presidential Search Advisory
Committee, many were not aware they had been nominated for the job.
Candidates' race, sex not a concern
With the anxious eyes of college administrators across the country on the
University yesterday, the Presidential Search Advisory Committee took a step
toward a new president - and a step away from diversity.
Students: Finalists' lack of 'U' connections
troubling
The University employs more than 2,400 faculty members - but not one of them is among the top prospects for the next University president.
This lack of ties to the University has some students a little skeptical.
Faculty lauds PSAC choices
Last winter, members of the faculty stood up in public forums to voice their
expectations for the 12th University president. Now, with the final list of four in hand, faculty members said they are pleased with the outcome.
PSAC speaks out on process, hands over search
duties
The 12 members of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee have logged more
than 2,000 combined hours in the Perry Building since March. "For the past 7 1/2 months, we have worked hard to fulfill (our)
responsibilities," said Law School Dean Jeffrey Lehman, the committee's chair.
302 steps to the Final Four
The complete list of candidates that the Presidential Search Advisory
Committee has winnowed down to four choices:
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