UM a member of The Science Coalition -- Fischer reports on UM presidential search -- Negotiations on with Capital Region, hospital buys new computer system -- Horne elected 1997 president of Board of Curators -- Technology success story told by Curator McHugh -- University-wide Administrative System Project gets underway -- President Ratchford publishes memoirs -- Law requires 'lobbyists' to report -- Lehmkuhle named acting Vice President for Academic Affair -- University switches from Diners to GE Mastercard -- Direct deposit reimbursement provides convenience for University employees.