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Baker leaves 'U' post behind
After eight memorable years in Ann Arbor, Associate Vice President for University Relations Lisa Baker announced her resignation effective July 1.
University President Lee Bollinger said Baker's decison was not unexpected.
Bright ideas bud for 'Friends' of Arb
Professors, artists, merchants, architects and scientists from the "Friends of Nichols Arboretum" program took to the Arb last Friday morning to generate ideas on building a stronger relationship between the environment and the local community.
ITD extends plan for the millennium
In an effort to prepare the University's computer systems for the year 2000, the Information Technology Division has announced that its "Planning for the Millennium" project will now incorporate individual campus units.
The project stems from IBM's "Year 2000" computing awareness seminars in the '70s and '80s and has been underway for several years.
Group to focus on sciences
University President Lee Bollinger announced last week the creation of the Life Sciences Commission, which will assess the status of life science programs at the University and the potential for new achievements in these studies.
"From the start, I've been saying that building, enhancing and reinforcing the life sciences is a significant goal," Bollinger said. "There has been so much fresh discovery in this area by so many talented people."
Tenure candidates put emphasis on teaching
Last week, the University Board of Regents emphasized teaching ability as well as research success when they announced their professorship promotions.
Each year, individual schools and colleges of the University recommend a number of professors for tenure and University Provost Nancy Cantor reviews the list of names.
Study finds computer science grads face bright financial future
Students concentrating in computer science have a promising financial future ahead of them after they graduate, according to a recently released report.
A nation-wide survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers concluded that nearly a third of students about to graduate with a bachelor's degree in computer science are expected to make $40,000 per year in their first jobs. NACE said those are reasonable expectations.
AATA commended for operating system
While Detroit is known for its automobiles, Ann Arbor, which is one hour southwest of the Motor City, has its own claim to fame - a renowned public transportation system.
The Ann Arbor Transit Authority recently received the Technology Implementation Award for the integration of the Advanced Operating System this month by the Intelligent Transportation Society of America.
05-18-98
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