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February 8, 1999
The University Record, February 8, 1999 Search launched for DPS chief An eight-member search committee for the director of public safety has been appointed by Henry D. Baier, associate vice president for facilities and operations. The current director, Leo Heatley, will be retiring after 20 years with the U-M. Members of the University community are…
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February 8, 1999
The University Record, February 8, 1999 Kenneth Frampton to deliver CAUP’s Wallenberg Lecture By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services Kenneth Frampton, internationally renowned architectural critic and author, will deliver the 1999 Raoul Wallenberg Lecture at 6 p.m. Feb. 12. Hosted by the College of Architecture and Urban Planning, the free, public event will be…
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February 8, 1999
The University Record, February 8, 1999 New prescription drug program started by BCBS/United From the Benefits Office Identification cards were mailed mid-January to participants in a new prescription drug program that can provide savings on prescription purchases, plus a database service that checks for conflicts between new prescription purchases and those previously entered. The new…
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February 8, 1999
The University Record, February 8, 1999 Ever-present backpacks put a heavy load on teens’ backs From Health System Public Relations Today’s teen-agers can count on a number of milestones to highlight their high school days—earning a driver’s license, starting a first job and applying to college. Now they can add one more event to the…
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February 1, 1999
The University Record, February 1, 1999 ‘Work~Connections’ designed to support ill, injured employees By Vivian Byrd Work~Connections The University has launched a new program designed to assist in a caring and supportive way faculty and staff who experience an illness or injury, either non-work-related or work-related. “Work~Connections is an integrated disability services program that offers…
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February 1, 1999
The University Record, February 1, 1999 ‘Let’s distinguish between race and racism,’ Shaw says By Kerry Colligan Shaw (left) spoke with student panelists and Martin Luther King Jr. Day planners before his talk on affirmative action. Photo by Bob Kalmbach The difference between race and racism, Ted Shaw said, is a value judgment. “I may…
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February 1, 1999
The University Record, February 1, 1999 Three faculty members to receive Henry Russel Award By Wono Lee News and Information Services Hales Three faculty members–Thomas C. Hales, Alexander J. Ninfa and Ann Marie Sastry–will receive the University’s Henry Russel Award next month. The annual award is given to young faculty members for scholarly achievement and…
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February 1, 1999
The University Record, February 1, 1999 Rackham series on future of research universities starts Feb. 16 From the Graduate School Rackham’s series will explore the future of the research university. Above, a scene from the University’s past, courtesy the Graduate School and Bentley Library. “Envisioning the Future of Higher Education: Perspectives from the Top,” a…
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February 1, 1999
The University Record, February 1, 1999 U-M Press catalog contains many works by U authors By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services The University of Michigan Press is looking toward the freshness of spring with its new catalog, which includes a variety of new and re-printed works by current and former U-M faculty. Joseph Sax’s…
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February 1, 1999
The University Record, February 1, 1999 Snap Shots Ulali members share their heritage Ulali, the first Native women’s group to create its own sound from the members’ strong traditional roots and personal contemporary styles, performed Jan. 19 as part of MLK Day activities. Breaking stereotypes of Native women, Ulali takes a political, romantic and humorous…
