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Diversity semester planned
In an attempt to enrich campus-wide discussion and dialogue on multiculturalism, the administration is launching an initiative, called Dialogues on Diversity, designed to foster the unique environment of the University.
The School of Literature, Science and the Arts chose diversity as the theme of the Winter '99 semester because of the recent challenges to the University's use of race in its admissions policies in the Law School and LSA. University officials hope the initiative will encourage all University students to discuss and exchange their views on diversity.
Goldenberg to fill Texas provost post
Edie Goldenberg, dean of the College of Literature, Science and the Arts for the University, has been named executive vice president and provost at the University of Texas at Austin effective October 1.
Goldenberg, a professor of political science and public policy, has been dean since 1989. Her resignation will be effective August 31.
Intervenors ask judge to reconsider lawsuit motion
The coalition attempting to intervene in the lawsuit challenging the University's use of race in the Law School's admissions policies has filed a motion for reconsideration.
On July 6, Judge Bernard Friedman denied the motion of the coalition to become co-defendants in the second of two lawsuits challenging the University. The coalition filed its request March 26. Their petition was backed by United for Equality and Affirmative Action, the Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action and Law Students for Affirmative Action.
Medical Center ranks 12th in nation
The University Medical Center has once again received national recognition when it was recently ranked No. 12 in the country by U.S. News and World Report magazine.
Of the 6,400 hospitals in the nation, 132 became finalists and 14 hospitals were ranked. The Medical Center also received acclaim in 13 out of 16 possible specialty categories. Three specialties were mentioned in the top 10 and 11 were ranked in the top 20 in their categories.
Students and shops affected by power outage, falling trees: About 34,000 Detroit Edison and Consumers Energy customers were left without electricity in Washtenaw County
The wind that howled in the streets of Ann Arbor last Tuesday did more than just scare a few people.
The storm caused trees to shed huge branches and power lines to snap.
Legislation would change IDs
Legislation making its way through Congress could dramatically alter the way people are identified, how personal information is stored and who would have access to individual files. It also means the University would have to step up its own efforts to meet the requirements of the bill.
'U' study suggests HMOs not all bad
Is there a doctor in the house?
Despite negative press on Health Maintenance Organizations, a University study suggests HMOs may be doing a better job choosing hospitals for their patients than other health plans.
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