Observatory Street and nearby lots to close for construction
Commuters are encouraged to plan ahead and expect delays starting in early May, as Observatory Street between East Ann Street and Geddes Avenue will be closed in phases for a water main and road reconstruction project. Work is expected to last through mid-August. Pedestrian access will be maintained through the Observatory Street area. For information on U-M bus route detours, go to pts.umich.edu/news/transit-alerts.php.
UM-Dearborn director of student success named
Amy Finley has been named UM-Dearborn director of student success. She has served as interim director of academic support and outreach services since December 2015. Her new role comes at a time when the university is rethinking its approach to student success. Beginning this fall, Student Success — a unit within Enrollment Management and Student Life — will partner with START, the university’s soon-to-launch advising hub for first-year and transfer students.
Partnership formed with Costa Rican business school
The University of Michigan will launch a new partnership that enables MBA students from one of Latin America’s top business schools earn a master of public administration degree at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. The dual-degree program, which begins in August, is designed for students in the one-year MBA section with exemplary English-language skills at the INCAE Business School in Costa Rica. The program will strengthen U-M’s connections in Latin America, draw talented students and eventually create new internship and career opportunities.
Regents meeting set for May 19
The Board of Regents will have its monthly meeting at 3 p.m. May 19 in the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Pantlind Ballroom, Grand Rapids. To offer public comment at the meeting, sign up in advance at regents.umich.edu/meetings/publform.html. Public comments on agenda items will be taken prior to their consideration. Comments on nonagenda items will follow the regular business agenda. People with disabilities who need assistance should contact the Office of the Vice President and Secretary of the University in advance at 734-763-8194. For more about regents meetings, go to regents.umich.edu.
Cram Circle on North Campus closing for utility work
Beginning May 3 and anticipated to continue until May 23, Cram Circle on North Campus will be closed to through traffic between Hubbard Road and Cram Place for water service construction. Vehicular traffic will be detoured via Hubbard Road, Beal Avenue and Bishop Avenue. Access to Cram Place for local traffic only will be maintained on Cram Circle from Bishop Avenue. For more information on U-M bus detours during this construction, go to pts.umich.edu/news/transit-alerts.php.
