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Annan, Iraq agree on inspections
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Against a backdrop of threatened United States airstrikes, U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan reached an agreement with senior Iraqi officials last night that he believes could end the crisis over weapons inspections, his spokesperson said.
Students relieved, question motives
University students reacted with approval and relief to the sudden agreement between Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, reached yesterday afternoon in Baghdad.
Annan's spokesperson said the two had agreed on a settlement, though no details were released. U.S. officials are expected to comment today after reviewing the pact.
'U' holds in grad rankings
Although the University did well in the U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings released Friday, many deans feel uneasy about letting a ranking indicate the quality of a college's graduate program.
"We're always proud to see our institution recognized," said Provost Nancy Cantor, adding that factors such as "curriculum, innovation and quality of teaching" aren't taken into account by the study, which she said makes it less useful as a ranking system.
Officials warn of inadequate funds for state schools
Michigan's state legislators and public university officials agreed this past Friday that Gov. John Engler's budget proposal to increase higher education funding by 1.5 percent is inadequate.
At a state Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Higher Education hearing in the Michigan League, University President Lee Bollinger warned the subcommittee that a 1.5-percent increase in funding would lead to a 5.6-percent increase in tuition cost next year.
'98 Winter Olympics end; Utah plans for 2002
As the 1998 Winter Olympics drew to a close last night in Nagano, the University of Utah had already begun preparing for the 2002 games and University of Michigan student athletes are already looking forward to the summer games of 2000.
Former 'U' prof. arrested after police standoff
A former University English professor, who fled the country more than 14 years ago with her boyfriend after police tried to arrest him on a weapon charge in Ann Arbor, was arrested and taken into custody Friday after a three-hour standoff with police in Lexington, Ky.
Around the Nation: Weapons search may not be feasible
WASHINGTON - Even if Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has backed down, the U.N. program to find and dismantle Iraq's deadliest arms may now be so badly handicapped that inspectors are unlikely to ever complete their mission, U.N. and U.S. officials privately warn.
Around the World: Violence marks Indian elections
NEW DELHI, India - Bloody political clashes marred voting yesterday in India's parliamentary elections, which took place amid another distraction - the sudden collapse of the government in the country's largest state.
Twelve people were killed in factional violence. Nearly 40 others were injured across the nine states that voted.
Cultural elegance displayed at show
The soothing sounds of the Chinese harp, the seductive rhythms of a Chinese ribbon dance and the flair of strobe lights and smoke fused traditional and modern cultures Friday at the fourth annual Huaren Cultural Show.
The show, which drew about 700 people to the Power Center, displayed the arts of China, Taiwan and Hong Kong through dance, martial arts and instrumental performance. The show also incorporated more modern elements, including a fashion show, skits and a modern dance performance.
Professor, economic adviser dies at 82
The University community lost an inspirational and distinguished colleague when H. Gardner Ackley, a political economy professor and economic adviser to two U.S. presidents, died at age 82 earlier this month.
Ackley, who died on Feb. 12, dedicated 43 years to teaching at the University, serving as chair of the economics department from 1954-1961.
'U' lauds engineers' accomplishments
Students and faculty celebrated the beginning of National Engineers Week this weekend, a program designed to laud the achievements of engineers.
"We're trying to promote the engineering profession and what engineers have done," said Engineering senior Ankur Agarwal, chair of Engineers Week. "It's important to recognize the great things engineers will do in the future."
Students bring light to APA legal issues
To expand awareness of legal issues concerning Asian Pacific Americans, the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association hosted a symposium this past weekend on a topic of law students say is ignored at the Law School.
The conference, titled "Rethinking Racial Divides: Asian Pacific Americans and the Law," was held on Friday and Saturday and consisted of panel discussions on affirmative action, gender, sexuality and immigration.
The Calendar: What's happening in Ann Arbor today
'Big Black' Smith speaks about poor prison conditions
Twenty-seven years ago, a prison rebellion in Attica, N.Y. brought national attention to the poor conditions prisoners face in the nation's prison system.
Frank "Big Black" Smith, a leader of the Attica rebellion, brought the issue back into focus for University students at the Law Quad on Friday night by encouraging them to get involved.
Scholars discuss gender, inequality
A panel of activist scholars from various universities met this past Friday to bring the University community together for research on women's issues.
Co-sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Center for Learning through Community Service, the panel, which included visiting professors Margo Okasawa-Rey, Stephanie Rigor and Cris Sullivan, discussed feminist perspectives on community-based research.
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