University of Michigan acquires Haggadah collection
The university has acquired a vast Haggadah collection, which is now housed at the U-M Library. The Haggadah is a book translated into many different languages that is read at the Passover Seder, about the Exodus from Egypt. The collection includes more than 1,800 Haggadahs, and is purported to be the largest collection in any American public university. It will be of value to scholars in religious texts, art and design, history, and Jewish culture and tradition. The collection belonged to Irwin Alterman of West Bloomfield. It was donated by his widow, Marilyn McCall Alterman. The acquisition was initiated and facilitated by U-M’s Jean & Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies.
Medication disposal event planned for April 2
The College of Pharmacy, the Great Lakes Clean Water Organization’s Yellow Jug Old Drugs program, and the Village Apothecary Pharmacy are sponsoring a drug disposal event. The goal is to help the U-M community safely get rid of unused medications. Proper disposal prevents dangerous exposure of drugs to people and the environment. Community members can bring unwanted or expired medications from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 2 to Ingalls Mall for disposal. For a list of accepted and unaccepted items, go to benefits.umich.edu.
Town hall focuses on NCRB renovation plan
Recreational Sports is inviting the University of Michigan community to attend a town hall meeting regarding the program elements for the North Campus Recreation Building renovation. Organizers say attendance and feedback would be greatly appreciated as Recreational Sports continues to work on providing better facilities and experiences for users. The meeting is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. in NCRB Room 200, to discuss program elements for the NCRB renovation. Pizza, pop, water and cookies will be provided. RSVP at recsports@umich.edu.
