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September 15, 2003
U-M is known around the world as the leaders and best. For two months beginning Sept. 21, the University will be the only—the exclusive venue for an exhibition of art from the collections of the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. Hubert Robert’s Ancient Ruins Serving as a Public Bath’ from the Museum of…
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September 15, 2003
Responsible for running the University’s largest college—with 18,000 students, 1,100 faculty members, and more than 100 departments, programs, centers and other units—Terrence (Terry) McDonald relishes his new position. LSA Dean Terrence McDonald (center) meets with Al Taylor, a professor of mathematics, and Pat Shure, senior lecturer in mathematics, at a recent LSA faculty reception. (Photo…
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September 15, 2003
A committee appointed by Provost Paul N. Courant and chaired by James Hilton has issued recommendations resulting in policy changes that make it clear the University does not tolerate identity misrepresentation. The new Standard Practice Guide (SPG) section 601.19 states that the authenticity of information is “of critical importance to the University’s mission.” It says…
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September 8, 2003
The Board of Regents will meet again on September 18. Coverage of that meeting will be available here September 22, 2003.
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September 8, 2003
Appointments Susan Nolen-Hoeksema , professor of psychology and psychiatry, has been named the new director of the Institute for Research on Women and Gender. Awards Dr. Laurence Baker , professor of internal medicine, associate chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology, and deputy director for clinical research at the Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been named chairman…
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September 8, 2003
The University Library’s new document linking service, SFX, is now available. The first component of the yearlong implementation of a new library management system, the SFX tool creates shortcuts to the full text of online articles and books, as well as links to other library services. When searching in many of the University Library databases…
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September 8, 2003
Above: Stephen Wilson, 5 p.m. Sept. 11, Michigan Theater. Below: Lita Albuquerque, 5 p.m. Sept. 18, Michigan Theater (Photo courtesy School Of Art & Design) With the support of School of Art & Design alumna Penny W. Stamps, the Distinguished Visitors Series brings to campus a broad selection of emerging and established artists to engage…
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September 8, 2003
Howard Ben Tré’s “Column 36,” a 97-inch tall translucent sculpture of green cast glass and copper, is on loan from the artist to the Business School. The free-standing, 500-pound sculpture is one of the largest pieces in the school’s growing art collection, which numbers more than 50 works and includes masterpieces by such American artists…
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September 8, 2003
U-M-Dearborn will be able to pursue ambitious plans to expand enrollment with the acquisition of Ford Motor Co.’s Fairlane Training and Development Center on Hubbard Drive in Dearborn. After months of discussion, U-M-Dearborn and Ford officials signed paperwork closing the deal Sept. 5. The facility, which will house the School of Management and the School…
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September 8, 2003
“Celebrating St. Petersburg: 300 Years of Cultural Brilliance,” a multi-arts festival hosted by U-M, will feature rich and diverse offerings in art, music and drama all during the fall. Todd Lottman, a volunteer curator for the School of Music’s Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments, prepares the current exhibit outside the school’s library. “Music in St.…
