Ann Arbor campus is Tree Campus for seventh year
Continued forestry efforts including removal of invasive plants and reforestation tree plantings by staff and students have earned the Ann Arbor campus recognition as a Tree Campus USA institution by the Arbor Day Foundation, for the seventh consecutive year. The U-M community is invited to get involved in 2015 efforts by participating in the North Campus Invasive plant removal April 11. For more information, contact Bob Grese, professor in the School of Natural Resources and Environment and director of Nichols Arboretum, at bgrese@umich.edu. Tree Campus USA is a national program that awards college campuses and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging the campus community in environmental stewardship.
Nominate faculty for 2015 Dean’s Awards Program
The Medical School Dean’s Awards Program in its 15th year recognizes faculty who demonstrate exceptional accomplishments in the areas of teaching, research, clinical care, innovation and community service. The dean’s office currently is accepting nominations of faculty members for excellence in seven categories. The 2015 winners will be honored in the fall during the annual Faculty and Staff Awards Dinner. The deadline for nominations is May 1 for the following faculty awards: Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Education, Basic Science Research Award, Clinical and Health Services Research Award, Distinguished Faculty Lectureship Award in Biomedical Research, Outstanding Clinician Award, Innovation and Commercialization Award and Community Service Award. For more information and to nominate candidates, go to tinyurl.com/ou8afhe.
Regents meeting set for March 19
The Board of Regents will have its monthly meeting at 3:30 p.m. March 19 in the Anderson Room, Michigan Union. To offer public comment at the meeting, sign up in advance at www.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 www.regents.umich.edu.
