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Former 'U' Pres. Hatcher dies
Former University President Harlan Hatcher, who oversaw the University's largest period of expansion during his 16 years in office, died yesterday at age 99.
"We would like him to be remembered as a man of courage, vision and keen intellect," Anne Hatcher Berenberg, Hatcher's daughter said yesterday, speaking on behalf of the Hatcher family.
President's post has evolved
Harlan Hatcher presided over the University during a time when the position of University president was a little different.
"It's quite true that the position has changed," said psychology prof. emeritus Wilbert McKeachie. "Back then, the president was more a symbol of the University."
Class of 2002 applications on the rise
Following a jubilant Rose Bowl victory and controversy surrounding the University's admissions policies, applications for admission to the University are up by nearly 20 percent over last year at this time.
"We're 17 to 20 percent over where we were last year," said Director of Undergraduate Admissions Ted Spencer.
Adams wins Golden Apple award for teaching
Envelope please. Drum roll. And the winner of the 1998 Golden Apple is ... Well, it hasn't been officially announced yet.
But on April 6, economics Prof. Jim Adams will be recognized by students as their top professor.
Student sexually assaulted in Couzens
A female University student was allegedly sexually assaulted early Sunday morning in Couzens Residence Hall, said Department of Public Safety spokesperson Elizabeth Hall.
DPS reports state that a University student is a suspect in the assault. According to the reports, the alleged incident is considered third degree criminal sexual conduct, which indicates that penetration occurred.
Printed course guides eliminated
Bowing to the pressures of an increasingly technological and environmentally friendly age, the University will no longer offer print versions of course guides for the College of Literature, Science and the Arts and will entirely concentrate its efforts on improving its online course guide.
Wisconsin paper files complaint
The University of Wisconsin at Madison's student newspaper, The Badger Herald, filed a criminal complaint against a Wisconsin state official Monday after the official allegedly ordered the removal of all copies of the newspaper from the Wisconsin State Capitol Building.
Albright: Iraq deal meets objectives
WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said yesterday that new clarifications show the U.N. deal with Iraq meets all of Washington's primary objectives, and she rejected Republican criticism that the agreement amounts to "appeasement.
Senator Stallings resigns, avoids expulsion
LANSING (AP) - State Sen. Henry Stallings reluctantly resigned yesterday rather than face expulsion after admitting he used public money to employ a state worker in his Detroit art gallery.
The move spared senators from having to expel a senator for the first time in history and relieved the Senate of a major embarrassment.
Music prof.'s symphony to be performed in D.C.
The National Symphony Orchestra University will perform University Music Prof. Bill Bolcom's 6th symphony tonight at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
"He's a major figure in international music composition," said University President Lee Bollinger, who is scheduled to speak before the concert at a reception of about 40 friends and alumni of the University.
Ashes mark start of Lenten season
Despite the pressure of midterms and the anticipation of spring break, many University students attended church services yesterday in honor of Ash Wednesday, a Christian observance marking the beginning of Lent.
"This is one of the strongest days of attendance we have," said Father Thomas Firestone, a priest at St. Mary Student Parish. "The church holds 600 people and we are expecting more than that."
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Thefts present a problem at CCRB
Some students routinely walk into the gym at the Central Campus Recreation Building, throw their bags against a wall and step onto the basketball court.
These students never suspect their wallets and personal possessions may be stolen while they are playing basketball only a few feet away, said Debrah Webb, associate director of the CCRB.
Class polls music tastes
As part of Music Prof. Mark Clague's LSA class on music and culture, students from different concentrations are attempting to understand the ways contemporary music contributes to daily life.
"Music is not just entertainment," Clague said. "It plays a functional role in our lives."
Candles shed light on hidden injustices
A candle was lit, people gathered and the story unfolded.
Taiwanese students and community members joined together last night on the Diag for a candlelight vigil to listen to their native country's untold history.
Paxon voices decision to leave politics
WASHINGTON (AP) - Once a fast-rising GOP star, New York Rep. Bill Paxon jettisoned his political career yesterday, seven months after his involvement in a messy, failed coup against House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
"I will never run for office again. Never. Not even for dog warden," said Paxon, who had been weighing a challenge to Majority Leader Dick Armey that could have exposed deep divisions in Republican ranks.
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