June 19, 2000
By Wono Lee News and Information Services Twenty-three faculty members were given the emeritus title by the Regents at their June meeting. Those retiring are Loren S. Barritt, professor of education; Lynne K. Bartholomew, associate professor of music (piano); John H. D’Arms, the Gerald F. Else Professor of Humanities, professor of classical studies, professor of…
June 19, 2000
By Sally Pobojewski Health System Public Relations Geneticist Francis Collins offered four pieces of advice to Medical School graduates earlier this month. Photo by Paul Jaronski, U-M Photo Services The Medical School sent a remarkable group of 163 new physicians out into the world on June 9. In many ways, it was a typical commencement…
June 19, 2000
By Sally Pobojewski Health System Public Relations U-M scientists have identified a sequence of amino acids found in fibronectin, a common blood protein, that has a remarkable ability to accelerate healing of hard-to-treat skin wounds in obese, diabetic mice. One drop of the substance completely healed skin puncture wounds in obese diabetic mice in just…
June 19, 2000
By Sally Pobojewski Health System Public Relations These images are representative electron micrographs of kidney cells from U-M experimental and control mice. The image on the left shows cells from untreated mice with Fabry disease. The large dark objects are vesicles filled with glycolipids; the circular object on the right is the cell’s nucleus. Kidney…
June 19, 2000
By Kate Kellogg Human Resources/Affirmative Action As employer investment and retirement options multiply, most workers find that managing their personal finances takes more than a few minutes with a calculator. Many people are shifting some of that responsibility over to financial consultants. Those professionals provide money-saving advice on investments and savings and help clients set…
June 19, 2000
From the Michigan Society of Fellows The Michigan Society of Fellows has selected four new Fellows to serve three-year appointments as postdoctoral scholars and assistant professors, beginning this fall. The Fellows were selected from among nearly 300 applicants for their independent scholarship and interdisciplinary intellectual interests. During their tenure at the U-M, they will teach…
June 19, 2000
Sandy Ginter, lab technician in the School of Art and Design’s ceramic program, stands inside one of her ceramic creations on display at the Media Union Gallery. The Cranbrook graduate used her School of Art and Design studio to create what she calls ‘suits,’ also the name of her exhibition, inspired by the shapes of…
June 5, 2000
By Jane R. Elgass Staff members came prepared with questions about the admissions lawsuits filed against the University during two sessions on “The Affirmative Action Lawsuits: What Do They Mean for You and Your U-M Workplace” that were held during last month’s Workplace 2000 Conference. Elizabeth Barry, associate vice president and deputy general counsel, updated…
June 5, 2000
By Jane R. Elgass Thinking about a job or career change and don’t know where to start? New to the workforce and anxious to map out your future? Tips offered by two long-time University staff members at the Workplace 2000 Conference last month will help you get started. The first thing you need to do…
June 5, 2000
By Jill Siegelbaum News and Information Services This summer, Michigan Quarterly Review (MQR) readers will be treated to a special, two-part, spring/summer issue. The theme is “Secret Spaces of Childhood,” and it features many University of Michigan contributors, as well as an art section—a first for MQR. “It’s difficult—but so important—to know what happens when…
