Regents consider changing bylaws
Members of the University Board of Regents are considering a change to their bylaws that would incorporate a chairman, vice chairman and committee structure to the board — just in time for the arrival of a new University president.
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An apple a day: Soloway given award
Engaging his pupils in discussion about class material has been a key to Engineering Prof. Elliot Soloway’s success as a professor.
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Research expenditures for 2001 passed records
According to an annual report from the Office of the Vice President of Research, research spending at the University for the 2001 fiscal year reached an all-time high of 2 million, showing a million increase from the previous fiscal year.
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Budget focus of Engler address
When he was first sworn into office in 1991, Gov. John Engler faced an economic recession coupled with a state budget crisis and the Persian Gulf War taking place thousands of miles away.
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Search committee given input at MSA
Presidential Search Advisory Committee Chairman Earl Lewis answered questions and listened to requests about the search for a new University president at a public forum during last night’s Michigan Student Assembly meeting.
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Shakespeare online course first of many
A new University program offers a chance to explore William Shakespeare’s histories, ethics in genetics and the Roman Empire — without having to leave home.
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Feature Photo: Circus act
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Palestinian opens fire at bus stop
JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian gunman fired on Israelis waiting at a Jerusalem bus stop yesterday, fatally wounding two people and injuring 14 others.
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Afghan govt. officials receive pay
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan’s civil servants were paid for the first time in six months yesterday — an million total payout that will virtually wipe out money earmarked for a U.N. start-up fund.
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Rabbani’s presence still felt at palace
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — When Afghanistan’s interim government was sworn in a month ago yesterday, the ceremony included a symbolic departure from the presidential palace by former President Burhanuddin Rabbani. But it turns out he didn’t go far.
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News in brief
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, under fire from human rights groups, said yesterday the United States is treating foreign prisoners detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, “humanely,” and in accordance with Geneva Conventions.
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Acclaimed ‘U’ humanities prof. dies of brain cancer
After holding prominent national and University positions in the humanities, John Haughton D’Arms died at the age of 67 of brain cancer yesterday in New York City.
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Study: Hospital evaluations lack accuracy
Methods used to evaluate hospitals when receiving state accreditation do not account for many factors that play a part in the success of a medical facility, according to a study conducted by two University researchers.
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Lansing laboratory may begin anthrax vaccine shipments
LANSING (AP) — In 1998, the buyers of the only U.S. laboratory making the anthrax vaccine thought they had a can’t-miss deal.
The aging state-owned lab in Michigan needed millions in renovations on top of the million purchase price.
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Higher Ed Notes
EVANSTON, Ill. — Research by Medill School of Journalism graduate students on the federal work-study program has shown that some universities are neglecting to follow part of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
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Kmart files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
DETROIT (AP) — Kmart Corp., the discount chain that gave America the BlueLight Special and introduced Martha Stewart fashions at cut-rate prices, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday.
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Kmart to evaluate its market position, begin restructuring
NEW YORK (AP) — Debt restructuring, dramatic store closings and even a smooth transition out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy will not resolve Kmart Corp.’s biggest challenge: How will it stake out a successful niche in the face of stiff competition from Target Corp. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc.?
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FBI investigation into Enron practices begins
HOUSTON (AP) — FBI agents arrived at Enron’s headquarters yesterday following allegations of document shredding, while shareholders suing the fallen energy giant asked a federal judge to bar the company and its former auditor from destroying any more records.
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Congress issues subpoenas to Enron officials
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional investigators will subpoena senior officials of the Arthur Andersen auditing firm, including the chief executive and a fired auditor, in an effort to force their testimony tomorrow in the Enron controversy.
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Sprint continues wireless expansion
For Sprint PCS, it has pretty much come down to this: Make it big in wireless data, or prepare to be eaten.
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