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March 24, 2003
International travelers should review their plans In light of the great uncertainties that have been created by the war with Iraq, the University is urging all persons traveling overseas in the coming days and weeks to review their plans. Travelers are encouraged to exercise caution and make decisions that take into account travel warnings and…
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March 24, 2003
The U.S. economy is poised for an upturn once hostilities with Iraq come to an end, according to U-M economists. “The economy is currently hobbled by a high degree of economic uncertainty and heightened geopolitical tensions, but with the assumed war ending by summer, oil prices slide, the domestic mood improves and the economy jumps…
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March 24, 2003
Transit coach operator Michael Tyrrell runs a 40-foot bus and is responsible for the safe transport of students and commuters throughout Ann Arbor and surrounding communities. When he is not driving, however, Tyrrell operates an instrument of a different sort. (Photo by Martin Vloet, U-M Photo Services) Tyrrell, an accomplished musician, is a bass trombonist…
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March 24, 2003
With a war being waged in Iraq, the United States is focusing its time and resources on the Middle East. But a panel of experts at the Business School, led by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, suggested March 18 that the government turn its attention to North Korea before a crisis breaks out there…
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March 24, 2003
Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm will deliver the main address and receive an honorary degree when U-M holds its Spring Commencement exercises April 26 in Michigan Stadium. The honorary degrees for Granholm and for five additional recipients were approved by the Board of Regents at the March 20 meeting. “I am gratified that Gov. Granholm will…
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March 24, 2003
The leaders of five Michigan universities, including President Mary Sue Coleman, say they are making tough decisions for dealing with a proposed 10 percent reduction in state support, but that cost reductions will not deter the institutions from their primary missions of providing quality education to students. President Mary Sue Coleman speaks to lawmakers in…
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March 24, 2003
Editor’s note: The following information was sent to deans, directors and department heads last week by William Bess, director of the Department of Public Safety. Emergency plans long have been in place at the University, and since Sept. 11, 2001, all of us have become more aware of the need to be prepared. Staff members…
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March 24, 2003
Whenever military conflicts, wars or terrorist threats are announced, when global discord heightens fears about biological or chemical weapons, those who provide counseling services know to be prepared. News of the current war with Iraq may cause increased anxiety or feelings of depression, experts say. People should be aware that having reactive feelings is normal,…
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March 24, 2003
Greetings, I know there is concern in the University of Michigan community, as there is across our nation and around the world, now that the United States has engaged in military conflict with Iraq. Also, we share deep concern for all those who will feel the impact of this conflict. President Mary Sue Coleman (Photo…
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March 17, 2003
Reward offered The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the U-M Credit Union are offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of individuals responsible for the attempted theft March 2 of the automated teller machine (ATM) outside the Kresge Business Administration Library at the Business School. Anyone…
