Passwords, IDs stolen from sites
A Trojan Horse computer program has jeopardized the privacy of students and staff members since early this month by illegally obtaining uniqnames and passwords from campus computing sites.
Information Technology Division officials first discovered the program, which appears as a standard University login screen, on Sept. 11 at three computing sites - the Shapiro Undergraduate Library, the Frieze Building and Family Housing on North Campus.
Jackson mobilizes Markley students
Early birds in the Mary Markley dining hall were treated to more than just doughnuts yesterday morning.
Leaving the TV cameras and podiums behind, the Rev. Jesse Jackson visited students in their University home as part of his "Get Down With the Vote" tour.
Regents seek new salary policy
After learning that former University President James Duderstadt offered secret compensation agreements to top officials, regents say they plan to develop a more structured salary policy for administrators.
At Friday's University Board of Regents meeting, Regent Deane Baker (R-Ann Arbor) read a statement that expressed the board's concern about the deals.
Happy Birthday
The doors were open, the sun was out, and balloons and decorations hung about as children and adults ate cake and strolled the halls of the University's Museum of Art yesterday in celebration of its 50th birthday.
The event was a birthday party "to get the community of Ann Arbor here to enjoy the museum. We're trying to get the community here and through the galleries," said event co-chair Allison Robinson.
Students make up difference for lower funding
Students are making up the difference for a decline in state and federal funding to the University, according to a report presented to the University Board of Regents on Friday.
Norman Herbert, associate vice president for business and finance, discussed the University's overall financial health. He said the University is in excellent fiscal condition.
Perot blames Dole for debate snub
WASHINGTON - Reform Party presidential nominee Ross Perot yesterday called Republican nominee Bob Dole "rude and arrogant" and said Dole had "poisoned the attitudes of millions of independent voters" for opposing Perot's participation in debates this fall.
Speaking on two morning talk shows, the Texas billionaire spoke harshly of Dole and the decision to keep him out of two presidential debates, saying it would deny him the opportunity to get his message out to millions of viewers.
GEO sets new goals, plans for year
Coming off last April's contract battle and a summer's vacation, the Graduate Employees Organization set forth its new goals and initiatives this weekend at a conference of graduate employee unions.
Representatives from the University of Illinois, the University of Kansas and the University of Oregon coalesced at the Michigan League on Saturday to exchange ideas and develop mobilization techniques to show solidarity among graduate employee unions.
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Latina activist debuts new film
About 80 students got a glimpse into the past of Latino/a activism when inspirational speaker Iris Morales debuted her documentary film, "Palante, Siempre Palante! The Young Lords," on Friday night in the University Club in the Michigan Union.
New 'U' center welcomes visitors
First impressions are lasting impressions.
With that concept in mind, maize and blue ribbons were cut to symbolize the official opening of the Huetwell Visitors Center - the arrival gate to the University.
Impromptu Diag sprinklers rain on Festifall activities
On a beautiful late summer day in Ann Arbor, Festifall 1996 was rained on.
As more than 275 campus organizations gathered around the Diag, the dormant sprinkler system suddenly turned on at approximately 11 a.m.
Station suspends ads
LANSING (AP) - A statewide radio network has temporarily pulled radio ads supporting Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ronna Romney which suggest some of the ideas of Democratic incumbent Carl Levin are like communism.
Full Circle Broadcasting Inc. of Lansing had been airing the ads on more than 50 of its 70 statewide affiliates, company general manager Jim Rayl said Saturday.
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Report: Violence needs zero-tolerance approach
More than two-thirds of high school social workers say at least one life-threatening incident occurred at their school last year, but only one in five report violence among students as a big problem at their school, says a recent study led by University Social Work and Education assistant Prof. Ron Astor.
Roberson presents athletics' finance report to regents
For the first time ever, the director of the Athletic Department presented a public accounting of the department's finances to the University Board of Regents.
Athletic Director Joe Roberson addressed the regents at Friday's meeting and provided them with a detailed description of how sports are funded.
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