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'U' pegs new development VP
The University Board of Regents approved the appointment of Harvard University administrator Susan Feagin to the post of vice president for development yesterday.
"The prospect of working with the team that (University President) Lee Bollinger has put together is exciting," Feagin said.
Housing fees to rise 2.7 percent: Increase rate is below those at many similar public institutions
The lowest rate of increase for student room and board rates in years was unanimously approved yesterday by the University Board of Regents.
"We are pleased to be able to bring forward a low percent increase that we still think is responsible to maintain our ongoing need to (satisfy) our residence hall and family housing populations," said Alan Levy, director of Housing public affairs.
200 protest policy on Iraq
Stop the murder, restore diplomacy and lift the U.S. sanctions on Iraq. These requests from University students seem simple. But the probability of their fulfillment becomes more distant each day the United States prepares for war.
About 200 students rallied on the Diag yesterday to educate themselves and others about the effects of U.S. sanctions against Iraq and the possible consequences of military action.
CDC says wrestling needs new standards
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced yesterday recommendations for collegiate and high school wrestling programs that mirror changes already made at the University during the past two months.
Wrestlers should consult health experts before beginning a weight loss program and should become educated about healthy practices regarding nutrition and weight control, the CDC recommended.
Arrests made for anthrax possession: Member of Aryan Nation boasted of power to "wipe out" Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - FBI agents charged two men with possessing the deadly biological agent anthrax yesterday and said one of the suspects - whom they identified as a well-known white supremacist - boasted he had enough of the substance to "wipe out the city.
From stadium to stage: Jones debuts in RC production
Lights, camera, action!
In addition to working out during the football off-season, Dhani Jones, Michigan's inside linebacker, decided to take up a new hobby - acting.
U.N. chief to meet with Iraqi leaders
BAGHDAD, Iraq - After consultations with the French yesterday, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan is to arrive in Baghdad today to meet Iraqi leaders for what might be the last chance to negotiate Iraq out of the cross-hairs of a U.S.-British strike force poised in the Persian Gulf.
'U' patent royalty earnings less than its peers
The University earned $1.07 million last year in patent royalties, falling substantially behind other prominent national research universities.
The Detroit News reported that the University of California took in more than $60 million to lead the pack, with Michigan State University's $17.2 million revenue ranking fourth.
Telecast reminds students of past internment
University students took part in the first National Day of Remembrance through speeches, recollections and various artistic performances telecast from San Francisco State University yesterday.
The event, sponsored by the United Asian American Organization, kicked off a weekend of awareness recognizing the incarceration and civil liberties violations against more than 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II.
Forum educates on black women
Celebrating Black History Month with smiles, laughter and words of encouragement, students gathered last night to discuss issues facing black women.
"Black History Month (events) are often about men. This was an opportunity to talk about women's progress," said Tyronda Haslip, an LSA first-year student.
Senate passes police living bill
LANSING (AP) - With its author saying a cop living in a bad neighborhood can make it safer, the Michigan Senate passed legislation yesterday to provide incentives for officers to live in high-crime areas.
Despite critics' charges that few police officers will actually move into bad areas, the Senate passed three bills to offer free driver's licenses and auto registrations and no-interest home loans to cops who agree to live in risky neighborhoods.
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Speaker seeks to offer inspiration: Writer Patrick Combs gives advice on careers, summer internships
Enthusiasm and expectation filled the room last night as author and motivational speaker Patrick Combs gave an inspirational speech sponsored by the University's Alumni Center to an audience of more than 200 people.
Combs, an alumnus of San Francisco State University and author of "Major in Success: Make College Easier, Beat the System, and Get a Very Cool Job!," has devoted his career to giving advice to college students all across the country.
Friday Focus: What's wrong with Crisler Arena?
If you build it, they will come, right? Well, not exactly. Crisler is no "Arena of Dreams," and apparently, it's no place for Michigan fans.
Although the Michigan men's basketball team has been ranked among the nation's top 25 teams all season, its home court doesn't make anyone's top 25. Crisler Arena is better known for its lack of an inspired atmosphere than anything else.
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