This month in history (44 years ago)
New Matthaei Botanical Gardens director Professor Erich E. Steiner began upgrading the supporting and service staff to a higher skilled or professional level to best present broadened programs and opportunities. This was accomplished slowly because of budgetary strictures and as vacancies occurred. Positions such as chief horticulturist, collections botanist, superintendent of buildings and grounds and greenhouse supervisor, were established and filled.
— From “The University of Michigan: An Encyclopedic Survey”
