Biology lecturer to receive Golden Apple award
Students say Eric Mann could be a stand-up comedian, but the biology lecturer's sense of humor is just one of the attributes that makes him an excellent teacher.
Mann has been chosen as the seventh Golden Apple Award recipient from hundreds of nominations given to the Students Honoring Outstanding University Teaching committee - the group that chooses the winning teacher.
'U' attorney steps down, paves road for new team: Cole's resignation begins construction of new administration
The University will bid farewell to its top attorney this May.
University General Counsel Elsa Cole announced yesterday that she is stepping down at the request of President Lee Bollinger, who is in the process of selecting his own executive management team.
Mehta may vie for MSA presidency
The Michigan Party, which has won every Michigan Student Assembly presidential election since its formation five years ago, has chosen Probir Mehta to compete for the assembly's top spot.
Mehta, who currently serves as MSA vice president, has not yet confirmed he will vie for the presidency under the Michigan Party name. However, some assembly members not only said that Mehta's presidential candidacy is a lock, but also that he has chosen LSA Rep.
College GOP pres. accused of fraud
Nick Kirk, president of the University chapter of the College Republicans, allegedly gained access to the state Republican convention about three weeks ago by pretending to be a reporter for The Michigan Review.
"It's just an accusation," Kirk said. "They have no tangible evidence."
Stabenow tours 'U' research
After two months of adjusting to life as a U.S. representative, Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing), toured the University campus in preparation for her new appointment to the House Science and Technology Committee.
Stabenow met with interim Vice President for Research Frederick Neidhardt and members of the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program on Monday to observe the effects of federal funding on research programs.
Albright seeks Russia, NATO alliance
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Trying to ease concerns in Moscow, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright proposed yesterday that NATO form a joint military brigade with Russia for peacekeeping operations in Europe.
Based on successful cooperation in implementing the Dayton peace accords in Bosnia, Albright said Russian and NATO troops could also train together under the concept she presented to allied foreign ministers in Brussels.
Supreme Court puts affirmative action law to rest
WASHINGTON - Ending a closely watched, eight-year legal battle over affirmative action, the Supreme Court yesterday turned down Philadelphia's plea to preserve a city law that set aside one-fourth of its public works spending for businesses owned by blacks or women.
MSA proposal would oversee 'U' management
The Michigan Student Assembly passed a resolution last night about a topic not usually associated with students - Value Centered Management.
MSA voted to lobby for the formation of an oversight committee to investigate complaints and oversee the use of VCM, the University's management and budget style.
Scientists to study ice theory in cause of Comair crash: Colorodo atmospheric scientists to investigate fatal crash
DETROIT (AP) - Atmospheric scientists in Colorado will join federal aviation investigators next month to check out theories that icing may have contributed to the fatal crash of Comair Flight 3272 near Monroe on Jan. 9.
The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder will begin tests in March to determine if large-droplet icing contributed to the accident, Marcia Politovich, a scientist with the research center, told The Detroit News yesterday.
Council promotes marijuana awareness
Supporters of promoting marijuana awareness will now have more than just one weekend in April to spread their message to the City of Ann Arbor.
The Ann Arbor City Council unanimously agreed last night to recognize the month of February as Marijuana Awareness Month in conjunction with nationwide recognition of the month.
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New law worries foreign students
NORMAN, Okla. - A new harsher law aimed at curbing immigration violations has international students worried.
The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, signed into federal law in September, changed the penalties for students' visa requirements.
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