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July 17, 2000
Bob Kalmbach, photographer at the University for 45 years, officially retires today (July 17). During his long career at the U-M, Kalmbach visually documented visits from politicians and presidents, writers and artists, and the daily events that tell the tale of the University. His photographs have been featured locally and nationally in such diverse publications…
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July 17, 2000
Click here for budget tables and tables related to U-M 2000-2001 Tuition & Fees. By Julie PetersonNews and Information Services Cantor Another year of strong financial support from the state will allow the University to continue to expand a number of cutting-edge academic programs while keeping tuition increases to a modest 2.8 percent for most…
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July 17, 2000
Editor’s Note: The following actions were taken by the Regents at their July meeting. By Jane R. Elgass Administrative appointments Stephen W. Director, professor of electrical engineering and computer science, was reappointed the Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering in the College of Engineering, effective July 1, 2001–June 30, 2006. Robert Jon Feigal, the Samuel…
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July 17, 2000
By Rebecca A. Doyle Man arraigned in connection with carjacking at University Hospital A 20-year-old Ypsilanti man was arraigned yesterday and charged with carjacking and resisting arrest. The man allegedly stopped a woman driving an SUV in a parking lot near the Hospital, took the vehicle and led police on a 20-minute chase through Washtenaw…
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July 17, 2000
Sheridan Baker Sheridan Baker, educator and author, passed away at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital June 30 after a short illness. In World War II, he served more than six years with the U.S. Navy on destroyers in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres, attaining the rank of Lt. Commander. He received his B.A. and advanced…
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July 17, 2000
The Ann Arbor art fairs will be held July 19–22, closing off sections of several streets on Central Campus. As a result, the northbound and southbound commuter bus routes will be altered July 18–21. Please note that bus stops have been moved to accommodate the fairs and the different routes. The alternate routes are detailed…
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July 17, 2000
By Nancy Ross-Flanigan News and Information Services Sediment samples from the oceans surrounding Antarctica give scientists an idea of what the climate may have been more than 45 million years ago. At right, wind convergence patterns around Antarctica help determine where different types of sediment will end up on the ocean floor. Fine, medium and…
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July 17, 2000
Individuals who attended the July 10 carillon recital featuring Suzanne Magassy, a carillonist at the National Carillon in Canberra, Australia, are shown above exploring the uppermost floors of Lurie Tower. Visitors had an opportunity to view the carillon’s 60 bells, ranging in weight from six tons to 20 pounds each, after the program. The recital…
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July 3, 2000
From LS&A Alumni Constance Friedman Pohs (AB ’49) and Arnold C. Pohs (AB ’48) of Denver have made a $1.5 million gift to LS&A to establish an endowed professorship for the study of the social ramifications, global applications and comparative policies of wireless telecommunication technologies. The Pohses, both native New Yorkers, met at Michigan as…
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July 3, 2000
By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services ‘Teasing a Butterfly,’ Richard Doyle’s illustration from ‘Princess Nobody’ by Andrew Long, 1884, London. The story was written to fit the pictures of fairyland. Photo of illustration by Marcia L. Ledford, U-M Photo Services Memories just bounce off the walls when viewing the display of children’s books, “From…
