ne hundredfve years LA of edtorialfreedom 'U' technology receives $22M git Wednesday July 31, 1996 * Engler says 'U' will lead flat panel display industry By Jennifer Harvey and Laurie Mayk Daily Editors The University's Center for Display *chnology and Manufacturing (DTM) yesterday received donations of flat panel display manufacturing equipment an intellectual property valued at $22 million. "It's what we believe will be another milestone in Michigan's rich technolog- ical history," said interim University President Homer Neal at a presentation ceremony yesterday. "This donation is investment in the state of Michigan and her people." The donations come from two sources. Lucent Technologies presented the University with $18 million worth of equipment and patents. The Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) also donated $4 million worth of relat- ed equipment. Flat panel displays are the newest applications in image-generation tech- nology. The displays consist of hun- dreds of individual transistors or tiny switches that create one large integrated circuit. The transistors produce pixels on thin video display panels, the kind already used on laptop computers. Gov. John Engler, who has recently offered both financial and vocal sup- port to the University's technological initiatives, attended the presentation at the Media Union on North Campus yesterday. Engler predicted the research sparked by the donations will benefit the University and the state in industry, economics and academia. "We've got a real chance to be dom- inant - that's what the state perspec- tive is" Engler said. Neal said the flat panel display indus- try will have a multimillion dollar mar- See DTM, Page 2 Election '96 state, local primaries near Next week's primary elections will determine whose names will appear on the November ballots for state and local offices. Both Republican and Democratic primaries are scheduled for next Tuesday, and registered voters may cast ballots in either primary. Voters may not, however, vote for candidates in both parties, and ballots indicating votes crossing over to more than one party will be voided. Those candidates appearing on the primary ballots for U.S. senator, U.S. rep- resentative (Ann Arbor) and state representative (Ann Arbor) are: U.S. Senator Carl Levin (D)* Jim Nicholson (R) Ronna Romney (R) John Caggenshall, of Pentwater, Mich., demonstrates flat panel display technology applications for Governor John Engler and interim President Homer Neal yesterday. Caggenshall is attenting Camp CAEN on North Campus. Pound House gets new location, leadership By Brian Campbell Daily Staff Reporter The Pound House. the University's managed child day care center, will have a new address this September. It is currently located on East University Street, but will be moving to the Towsley Center on Forest Street. The University recently received the Towsley Center, which was previously a childcare facility, as a donation from Margaret Towsley, the owner of the house. Eric Luskin, who was recently named supervisor of the Pound House, said the services will remain the same, and hopes that the new location will allow for greater access within the com- munity. "The capacity will be higher at the Towsley Center and we will be col- laborating more with the community. There are many needs among the stu- dents and we must find out what those needs are on campus," he said. Carolyn Tyson, director of the Pound House, said the University maintains four centers on campus that serve child- care needs for faculty, staff and stu- dents. Luskin, director of the University's Family Housing since 1984, said he will continue his work in housing while try- ing to enhance child care programs. "I want to help Carolyn [Tyson] by pro- viding support for the Pound House to flourish and to help with unmet needs regardingchiIdcare issues," he said. In describing the services provided by the Pound House, Luskin said "It's very labor-intensive, as is any child care service. It's more than just returning the children safely to their parents. It's an opportunity for the children to stretch their minds and bodies." When asked about the Michigan Student Assembly's raising of student fees to levy money for child care ser- See POUND HOUSE, Page 2 U.S. Representative State Representative Lynn Rivers (D)* Joe Fitzsimmons (R) Mary Schroer (D)- 53rd district* David Felbeck (R) - 53rd district Liz Brater (D) - 54th district* Chris Schmitt (R) - 54th district UNCF president to speak on new 'U' partnership There will be polling sites set up on campus and around Ann Arbor. The on- campus sites are scheduled to be stationed at Bursley Hall, East Quad, Mary Markley Hall, South Quad and the Michigan Union. *Denotes incinthent Lt:RIE MAYK/ By Katie Wang Daily News Editor William Gray, president and chief executive officer of The College Fund/UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is scheduled to speak on campus tomorrow morning. Gray's speech at the Business School will cover the creation of the Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute, a part- nership between the University and the institute's headquarters in Fairfax, Va. The institute, which was created by The College Fund/UNCF, will be under the supervision of School of Education Prof. Michael Nettles. It is the first major center devoted to research on the status of black educa- tion in the United States and the acade- mic progress of African Americans. "The biggest challenge for African American youths and education is lack of funds," said Deborah Dolsey Diggs, director of the Michigan chapter of The College Fund/UNCE Diggs said the number of African Americans who continue to seek a higher education does not reflect the increasing number of African See GRAY, Page 2 THIS WEEK'S 3 INSIDE NEWS RTS DPS plans evening of enter- Ewan McGregor enlivens a tainment for community. repetitive "Trainspotting." 10 SPORTS Gardner qualifies for 400m hurdles semifinals.