1881: Hello, Wolverines Speaking
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1903: Live Streaming, a 100-Year Old Tradition
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1907: University Musical Society “Live Streams” to Detroit
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1919: An Era of Keypunch Begins
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1930: Slide Rules
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1930: Telephone Use Grows
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1941: U-M Contributes to the Big Brain
Saxon, Wolfgang. “Herman Goldstine Dies at 90; Helped Build First Computers.” New York Times, June 26, 2004.
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1946: Statistical Research Laboratory Established
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1950: Speaking Automata
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1954: Gaming Break! Hold the Defense Research
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1955: Tabulating a Legacy—The Polio Vaccine
“Salk Evaluation Due Today.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), April 12, 1955.
“Salk Vaccine Licensed.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), April 13, 1955.
“Nation Faces Problems After Vaccine Success.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), April 14, 1955.
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1956: An Electronic Brain for General Use
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1956: IBM Incentive Enables Computer Access
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Kartus, Susan. “Mathematician: Research Lab Gets Mechanical Brain.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), October 3, 1956.
1957: World’s First Computer Science Ph.D
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1958: Computer Science Thaws Cold War Briefly
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1959: First Computing Center
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1959: The Upgrade Cycle Begins
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1959: Driving Computing Forward
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1960: MAD about Algorithms
Perlstadt, Harry. “Computing Center Gone MAD.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), May 27, 1962.
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Arden, Bruce W., Bernard A. Galler, and Robert M. Graham. The Michigan Algorithm Decoder. Ann Arbor: UM Libraries, 1965.
Arden, Bruce W., Bernard A. Galler, and Robert M. Graham. Michigan Algorithm Decoder [MAD]. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Computer Center, 1964.
1964: Computer Center Borrows Library Funding Model
“Donald Laverne Katz.” University of Michigan Faculty History Project.
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1964: Department of Communication Sciences
Black, David. “Regents Vote To Create Communication Division.” Michigan Daily, November 21, 1964. (via the Bentley Historical Library).
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“William Haber.” University of Michigan Faculty History Project.
1965: Moving from Centralized to Distributed Networks
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Johnston, Robert. “Charting Course of the ‘U’ in the Computer Age; Chaired by Katz: Appoint Advisory Group on Computers.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), Feb. 13, 1965.
1966: Data Systems Center Separates Research and Administrative Computing
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“Donald L. Katz Lectureship in Chemical Engineering.” University of Michigan College of Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
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1966: IBM Teletypes Kill the Punch Card
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1966: MERIT is Created
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1967: Michigan Terminal Service Connects Campus
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1967: MTS Standardizes Virtual Memory
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1968: Second IBM Machine Doubles MTS Use
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Ogden, Jeff. “IBM S/360-67 computer at the Computing Center, North University Building, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, c. 1968.” UM Computing Center album.
1970: Students Criticize Computing Center
Zack, Andy. “Students seek changes at Computing Center.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), Nov. 24, 1970.
1980: CHAOS competes at World Computer Chess Championship
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Newborn, Monroe. “Belle vs CHAOS at 3rd World Computer Chess Championship in Linz, Austria.” Mastering the Game: A History of Computer Chess (Computer History Museum).
1981: Assistance Offered via MTS Messaging
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1984: Business School Requires $100 Computer Fee
Hrach, Thomas. “Business students face $100 computer fee.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), July 10, 1984.
Hrach, Thomas. “Business students to pay $100 fee for computers.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), Sept. 6, 1984.
1984: New Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Eriksen, Andrew. “Merger to create stronger computer dept.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), June 15, 1984.
Eriksen, Andrew. “Computer depts. merger to boost program quality.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), Sept. 6, 1984.
Eriksen, Andrew. “Blanchard breaks ground for new campus building.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), May 18, 1984.
1984: University Library’s records go digital
Beaudoin, Michael. “Libraries clean out ‘bugs’ in GEAC.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), May 11, 1984.
University of Michigan. “Online Access to Library Information.” Computing Center Newsletter 15, no. 10 (May 20, 1984): 1-19.
“Computerized inventory speeds library circulation. University Record 39, no. 23 (March 12, 1984).
1985: Regents take initiative to provide all UM students with computer access
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Murakami, Kery. “Regents hear computer expansion plan.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), June 21, 1985.
Murakami, Kery. “‘U’ charges into computer age.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), July 12, 1985.
1985: Computing Center Supports Accessible Technology
University of Michigan. “Blind Computer Users Group formed.” Computing Center Newsletter 16, no. 11 (June 2, 1986): 1-27.
Johston, Scott and Leo Sharkey. “Special computers aid the visually impaired.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), June 2, 1986.
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1985: U-M’s First Social Network
Knauss, Dianne. “Computer conference lets students enter their views.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), Nov. 19, 1985. p. 5.
Bernstein, Maya A. “Of user-friendly computers and friendly computer users.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), May 22, 1987. p. 7.
Foster, Julie. “MTS: Massive Trans-computer Socializing.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), Jan. 18, 1991. p. 8.
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1986: Residence Halls Support Computing
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Becker, Eve. “Dorms moving from parties to computers.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), Nov. 12, 1985.
1986: The new School of Information and Library Studies
“Robert M. Warner.” University of Michigan Faculty History Project.
Kellogg, Kate. “Library Science has new name, new direction.” University Record 41, no. 34 (August 18, 1986).
1987: The Magic of MIRLYN
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Tutak, Ryan. “MIRLYN to help ‘U’ students find books.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), Oct. 22, 1987.
Hass, Jeff. “‘U’ to computerize card catalog.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), June 17, 1988.
1994: Students Get 24/7 Access to Their Records
Monroe, Wanda. “Wolverine Access on the Web lets students see grades immediately.” The University Record, April 23, 1996.
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1995: Van Houweling Appointed Dean for Academic Outreach
Ross-Flanigan, Nancy. “Van Houweling to head advanced Internet development effort.” University Record, October 15, 1997.
Boguslaski, Cathy and Ronnie Glassberg. “Campus Notes: Van Houweling becomes dean of academic outreach.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), Feb. 27, 1995.
1995: A Strategy for the Future of IT at U-M
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1996: Griffiths named CIO for ITD
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Elgass, Jane R. “Griffiths named as new ITD executive director, CIO.” University Record, July 9, 1996. Accessed April 2017.
1996: Media Union Opens Technological Gateway
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Connell, Nancy. “Media Union named for the Duderstadts.” The University Record Online, November 2003.
1996: R.I.P. MTS
“Campus Notes: MIRLYN to be shut down; MTS no longer in use.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), July 3, 1996.
“Ahead of its time: U-M Computing Center celebrates 45 years.” Michigan News, University of Michigan, Sept. 6, 2004.
“MTS services will end July 1.” University Record, September 25, 1995.
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1996: School of Information Founded
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Eldridge, Jeff. “Regents rename 2 schools to clarify roles, purposes.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), March 18, 1996.
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1996: U-M Online Keeps Alumni Connected
Green, Linda Hancock. “U-M Online Offered to Graduating Students.” Information Technology Digest 5, no. 6 (July 8, 1996): 1-20.
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1996: Patterson Joins the Blue Crew
Weir, Gretchen. “Patterson resigns to lead M-Pathways project.” The University Record, September 10, 1996.
1997: U-M Helps Fund Research Computing
Pobojewski, Sally. “U to be part of high-performance computing initiative.” University Record, April 8, 1997.
“Research Notes: ‘U’ to be part of NSF computing effort.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), April 10, 1997.
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1997: Internet2 Meeting Convenes at U-M
Doyle, Rebecca A. “More than 100 come to U to brainstorm about Internet2.” University Record, July 30, 1997.
“Internet 2 will make early stop at U-M.” University Record, May 20, 1997.
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2000: Happy Y2K!
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Gopwani, Jewel. “Y2K preparations prove to be effective.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), Jan. 5, 2000.
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2000: “MAIS” and Blue
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Green, Linda Hancock. “M-Pathways combine to form MAIS.” The University Record, September 25, 2000.
2000: Patterson Named V.P.
Green, Linda Hancock. “Patterson named associate VP of administrative information systems.” The University Record, September 25, 2000.
2000: A Rocky Start to Online Class Registration
Doyle, Rebecca A. “Online registration via M-Pathways going smoothly.” University Record, July 3, 2000.
Plosky, Natalie. “Students react to Wolverine Access.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), June 19, 2000.
2001: Mission Accomplished
Green, Linda Hancock. “July 1 targeted for switch of HR processes to M-Pathways.” University Record, January 22, 2001.
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2001: We Say We Want a Revolution
Ross-Flanigan, Nancy. “President’s Information Revolution Commission issues report.” University Record, May 7, 2001.
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2002: U-M and Internet2
Maddix, Theresa. “U-M key to Internet2 development.” University Record, January 28, 2002.
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2002: U-M Website Refresh
Gnagey, Laurel Thomas. “University Web site gets a facelift, goes live today.” The University Record, August 12, 2002.
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2003: Statewide Fiber Network—MiLR
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“Michigan’s 3 largest universities create high-performance research network.” Wayne State Office of Public Relations, August 4, 2004.
2003: “Truly Wireless” at the U
Cobb, Kim and Wanda Monroe. “Wireless network pilot begins.” University Record Online, last updated March 10, 2003.
Johnson, Carmen. “Media Union tout new access to wireless computing network.” Michigan Daily, (Ann Arbor, MI), Jan. 7, 2003.
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2003: MGRID Project Launched
Ross-Flanigan, Nancy. “U-M computing grid will foster innovation and collaboration.” University of Michigan News Service, May 14, 2003.
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2003: U-M & IBM Join Forces on Rich Digital Media
Connell, Nancy. “DAMS: Harnessing the power of rich media.” University Record Online, last updated November 10, 2003.
Ladika, Tomislav. “IBM and ‘U’ collaborate on digital media system.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), Nov. 6, 2003.
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2004: Sakai Project launched (course management arrives)
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Cohen, Jonathan. “Professors struggle to bring high-tech teaching aids into University classrooms.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), Dec. 7, 2004.
2004: New and Improved Mirlyn
MacAdam, Barbara. “New Mirlyn on the way.” The University Record Online, June 2004.
“Mirlyn, Library Catalog of the University of Michigan.” The University of Michigan.Accessed May 2017.
Benton, Melissa. “Library plans to update MIRLYN, offer better search capabilities.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), Feb. 16, 2004.
2004: U-M Library Digitizes Collections with Google
“Launch of HathiTrust—October 13, 2008.” HathiTrust Digital Library, Oct. 28, 2008.
“Google/U-M project opens the way to universal access to information.” University of Michigan News Service, Dec. 14, 2004.
Stampfl, Karl. “Google digitizes ‘U’ libraries.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), Sept. 7, 2005.
2005: U-M Bloggers Reveal Their Stories
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“Diaries of the 21st century: U-M offers free blogs for students, employees.” University of Michigan News Services, February 9, 2005.
2006: $15m Data Center Seeks Life Off-Campus
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Iverson, Joel. “Data facility.” Photograph.
2006: Dean Dan Atkins Invited to Lead Cyberinfrastructure at NSF
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Klein, Amy. “NASA, Nat’l Science Foundation gives grants to ‘U’.” Michigan Daily (Ann Arbor, MI), Oct. 11, 1994.
2007: Computing Goes Green with Climate Savers
Connell, Nancy. “U-M commits to green computing with Google Climate Savers program.” University of Michigan News Service, June 13, 2007.
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2007: Remote Printing with mPrint
Bogater, Jillian. “mPrint allows remote printing.” The University Record Online, September 2007.
“mPrint.” University of Michigan. Accessed May 2017.
2007: Virtual Sites Provides Remote Access to Apps
Bogater, Jillian. “Virtual Sites allow remote access to computer apps.” The University Record Online, University of Michigan, November 15, 2007.
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2008: Michigan on iTunes U
Connell, Nancy. “Michigan on iTunes U now available.” Michigan News, University of Michigan, April 14, 2008.
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2008: Maize Email Comes to Campus
Lyon, Greg. “ITCS Provides second webmail interface.” The University Record Online, October 2008.
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2008: HathiTrust Results in Vast Digital Library
Karels, Liene. “Major library partners launch HathiTrust shared digital repository.” The University Record Online, October 2008.
“Welcome to HathiTrust!” HathiTrust Digital Library. Accessed April 2017.
Helft, Miguel. “An Elephant Backs Up Google’s Library.” New York Times, October 13, 2008.
“Welcome to the Shared Digital Future.” Hathi Trust: a shared digital repository. Accessed April 2017.
2009: NextGen to Advance Institution’s Mission
Witte, Joan. “U-M announces plan to transform information technology.” University of Michigan Office of the Vice President for Global Communications Record Update, February 22, 2010.
2009: Virtual Servers to Save Departments Money
Stefanski, Carrie and Mark Personett. “Virtualization as a Service now offered to departments.” University of Michigan Office of the Vice President for Global Communications Record Update, September 8, 2009.
“Vitualization as a Service.” The University of Michigan Information and Technology Services. Accessed May 2017.
2009: Students in Sync with Ford’s Connected Cars
Moore, Nicole Casal. “U-M, Ford collaborate on what’s next for in-car connectivity.” The University of Michigan University Record Online, November 2009.
Borroz, Tony. “Students Help Ford Bring the Cloud to Cars.” Wired, October 29, 2009.
2009: LectureTools Increases Student Engagement
Moore, Nicole Casal. “New interactive teaching tool to be available for large lectures.” University Record Online, last updated May 18, 2009.
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2009: U-M Alumnus Co-Founds Duo Security
Bomey, Nathan. “Google-backed Ann Arbor firm gets $30 million investment.” Detroit Free Press, April 14, 2015.
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2010: Rationalizing IT
Levy, Alan. “Campuswide IT rationalization project starts with unit assessments.” The University Record Online, March 8, 2010.
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2010: Michigan iPhone app developed
Raycraft, Lisa. “Michigan iPhone app delivers range of information.” University of Michigan, The University Record Online. June 2010. Accessed April 2017, via the Bentley Historical Library.
2011: MCommunity Released to Campus
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2011: Modular Data Center on North Campus funded
“Modular Data Center (MDC).” Information and Technology Services University of Michigan. Accessed April 25, 2017.
Guarnieri, Anthony and Jillian Bogater. “Regents approve construction work, health informatics program, meeting schedule.” Office of the Vice President for Global Communications Record Update, April 22, 2011.
2012: M+ Box Accounts Become Available
“U-M Box in the News.” University of Michigan box.
2014: U-M Helps Create Technology Consortium
Broekhuizen, Kim. “University part of consortium to strengthen digital education.” The University Record, June 11, 2014.
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2016: U-M’s First Vice President for Information Technology
Broekhuizen, Kim. “Kelli Trosvig to be U-M’s first vice president for information technology.” University Record, Oct. 20, 2016.
2016: Are You Serious?
Dorow, Jason. “BTN LiveBIG: For Michigan professor, computer science is much more than a job.” Big Ten Network. Accessed April 15. 2017.
2016: ConFlux Increases Pace of Scientific Discovery
Meisler, Dan. “U-Michigan, IMB collaborate on data-centric high performance computing system.” Michigan Engineering, University of Michigan. April 6, 2016.