Henry Tappan and Leo |
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| This statue of first U-M President Henry Tappan and his dog Leo, who observers said routinely accompanied the president when he left his house for chapel and on walks around the campus, was installed in 1984 in the main lobby in Tappan Hall. Tappan, who served as president from 1852-63, is celebrated in the current Bentley Historical Library exhibit “Tappan’s Vision.” — Courtesy Bentley Historical Library and “Photographic Saga of the University of Michigan” by Anne Duderstadt |
This month in history (164 years ago)The study of Romance languages at the university was made possible by the appointment of Louis Fasquelle to the professorship of modern languages. He began teaching at U-M in May 1847. French, the first modern language taught in the university, continuously has been offered since that year. Today, it is possible to study more than 65 languages at U-M. — From the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, and LSA websites Have a campus memory to share? Use the comment box below. |
May 2, 2011
Old school: U-M in History
Today's Headlines
- Legislative support bolsters U-M, Los Alamos computing facility
- Annual report highlights Vision 2034, Campus Plan 2050
- Graduates encouraged to value truth in a rapidly changing world
- Institute for Civil Discourse to launch at university
- U-M plans new training program on discrimination, harassment
- Electronic consent process now open for 2024 Form W-2
- Record email will be on holiday break until Jan. 8
- Kelsey Museum receives $1.15M gift from alum Steve Klinsky
- U-M, Mellon Foundation announce Environmental Justice + Humanities Hub
- Campus bus, parking changes set for holiday period
