Sindecuse Museum offers video interviews of dental innovators
A one-and-only collection of interviews with some of the legends in dentistry has been presented to the School of Dentistry’s Sindecuse Museum by the International College of Dentists. The gift of 73 DVDs with interviews of 67 men and women who shaped the profession was recently presented to museum curator Shannon O’Dell. Interviews were conducted from 1984-2006. Among those interviewed were several notable oral health care professionals with the School of Dentistry. O’Dell says the interviews enhance the museum’s reputation as an international resource.
Town halls scheduled to collect staff input on diversity planning
The university will conduct four town halls Feb. 11, 12 and 15 to gather staff input for the ongoing effort to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to improve diversity, equity and inclusion at U-M. The town halls, which are co-sponsored by Voices of the Staff, will follow the same format as similar events conducted recently to gather student input.
The town halls are scheduled for:
• Feb. 11, 1-2:15 p.m. in the Hussey Room of the Michigan League.
• Feb. 11, 3-4:15 p.m. in the East Room of Pierpont Commons.
• Feb. 12, 11:15-12:45 p.m. in Suite 18 of Wolverine Tower (light lunch provided).
• Feb. 15, 5:15-6:30 p.m. in the Vandenberg Room of the Michigan League.
Each town hall will consist of a brief overview of the diversity planning process, structure and timeline, and an activity to crowdsource ideas. That will be followed by time for open dialogue, and questions and answers.
Regents meeting planned for Feb. 18
The Board of Regents will have its monthly meeting at 3 p.m. Feb. 18 in the Anderson Room, Michigan Union. 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.
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U-M Detroit Center hosting supply drive for children
During February, the U-M Detroit Center is running a supply drive to benefit children at the DPS Burton International School, 2001 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Detroit. Teachers have been using their own personal funds to purchase basic supplies. Donations are being sought for the following supplies: primary pencils (large), primary calculators, glue sticks, Kleenex, liquid soap in a dispenser, hand sanitizer and Clorox/Lysol Wipes. Monetary donations also are accepted to purchase the items. Donation drops begin this week. Bring contributions to the Detroit Center reception desk, 3663 Woodward Ave.
