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
- Non-union staff nominees sought for police oversight panel
- Pam Davis-Kean named director of ISR’s Survey Research Center
- $17.9M grant accelerates U-M mental health research
- Board of Regents to meet July 18 at University Hall
- Parking, transportation updates in advance of Ann Arbor Art Fair
- Runge to retire from Michigan Medicine
- Matthaei Botanical Gardens invites public to name beaver family
- International Institute names von Moltke interim director
- State budget supports U-M’s education, economic development efforts
- $10.5M biomaterials center to fight resource discrimination
