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'U' chosen to participate in Internet access

Selected to join a team of 10 other institutions, the University will participate in the "Early Adopters Program," an initiative designed to advance campus computing technologies in preparation for Internet2.

The program, which is sponsored by the Ann Arbor-based company University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development with funding from the National Science Foundation, will provide a testing ground for the utilization of middleware technologies. Middleware, also known as the middle layer, is comprised of authentication, authorization and security services.

As a result of being a participant in the program, the University will have access to advanced software that would improve stability and security for the University's computing. The University will also offer the opportunity to create a national model for the implementation of the technology. The selected universities, which include Johns Hopkins University, University of Southern California and Dartmouth College, were chosen based on proposals. The proposals were judged for their commitment to pursue the deployment of a core middleware infrastructure.

Series celebrates achievements of blacks in fine arts

The University's School of Music and the University Musical Society will be wrapping up their week-long celebration of the achievements of blacks in the fine and performing today, tomorrow and Wednesday.

The series of events, which include performances, lectures and discussions, also focuses on the relationship between arts and education. Today's events will include a panel discussion highlighting the impact of gospel music at 9:30 a.m., a talk by choreographer Pamela Joseph titled, "Learning Through the Art of Dance" scheduled for 2:30 p.m., and a chambers music concert at 4 p.m. All three events are scheduled to take place in Rackham Auditorium.

There is a day-pass available for all three events for $20. Tomorrow's events at Rackham Auditorium include a discussion by theater professor OyamO Gordon titled "The Impact of Theater and Drama on Learning" at 9 a.m. and a performance of excerpts from Liyanja and Colored Peoples Times by students at 2 p.m. For more details about events and admission costs please call 764-0596.

Center to host forums on human rights violations

The discussions will be held in Room 1636 of the International Institute and begin at 9 a.m. with an event titled "Refugees." Brian Porter, assistant professor of history, will chair the discussion, which will include presentations by visiting history Prof. Albert Van Goudoever and Jacqueline Bhaba from the University of Chicago Law School.

The series will continue at 1 p.m. with political science Prof. Harold Jacobson hosting a session on the "Minority/Majority." Contributors include Bernard Cook from Loyola University and Carole Fink from Ohio State University.

The series will conclude at 3 p.m. when Daniela Gobetti from the Center for European Studies is scheduled to lead a discussion on "The Role of International Law." Bling Ling and Peter Kalbe, visiting professors at the Law School will also participate in the discussion.

- Compiled from staff reports.