September 2, 2003
Foodies of any age and persuasion will find a flavor treat when The Knight-Wallace Fellows hosts a one-day food conference Sept. 15 to discuss the impact of journalism on how Americans eat. Radio host Lynne Rosetto Kasper (Photo courtesy Lynne Rosetto Kasper) Journalists, U-M faculty and experts from across the country will gather in Ann…
September 2, 2003
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join a panel discussion on the recent rulings (Gratz et al. v. Bollinger et al. and Grutter v. Bollinger et al.) by the Supreme Court of the United States regarding the use of race in admissions. The event, “The Affirmative Action Rulings: How Will They Impact Our Campus?”…
September 2, 2003
Parking and Transportation Services will implement several new enhancements to its bus services this semester. The Commuter route will expand to operate from 6:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m. and will serve East Medical Center Drive, both northbound and southbound. After 7:15 p.m., the expanded Commuter will replace the Health System’s Mitchell-Glazier shuttle and the Nite Owl route.…
September 2, 2003
Wendy Sielaff isn’t acting when she interacts with patients at Kellogg Eye Center, but she believes it is her experience on the stage since high school that helps her make the people she serves more comfortable. Michael LaFlamme, who plays the role of Mary Sunshine, and director Wendy Sielaff rehearse for the Ann Arbor Civic…
September 2, 2003
(Above) Students and parents prepare for President Mary Sue Coleman to deliver remarks during New Student Convocation Aug. 27. Coleman told students their college experiences would be a “fascinating journey.” “As of today, you are embarking on an adventure shared by the hundreds of thousands of Michigan students who have gone before you. And because…
September 2, 2003
A U-M researcher is helping lead a joint U.S.-Russian team to develop a system that would rapidly detect human exposure to chemical warfare agents. The scientists are working to refine a device that currently is the size of a microwave oven. They hope to make it even smaller and have it field-capable in nine months.…
September 2, 2003
When Walter J. Weber Jr. came to Michigan in 1963 as an assistant professor, he found himself the victim of mistaken identity. Weber (Photo courtesy National Water Research Institute) Through a variety of events, he quickly learned of Walter J. “Wally” Weber—a former Wolverine fullback and assistant coach who helped U-M win four of its…
September 2, 2003
Janet Weiss will assume additional duties in her role as associate provost for academic affairs. Provost Paul N. Courant says Weiss now will serve in the areas of faculty affairs and academic human resources, in addition to her current responsibilities. She will manage several programs involving faculty, including awards, hiring, professional development, and the procedures…
September 2, 2003
Medical School Communications The Medical School has announced that pediatric oncologist Dr. Valerie Castle will be appointed chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases, pending approval by the Board of Regents. As chair, she also will be named the first David Murray Cowie Professor of Pediatrics. Castle (Photo by Bmc Media) “Our national…
September 2, 2003
Office of the Vice President for Communications The University again was recognized among the best national universities in this year’s “America’s Best Colleges” edition of U.S. News & World Report. In the rankings released Aug. 21, U-M maintained 25th place overall and 3rd among public universities nationwide. U.S. News lists a total of 248 universities…
