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January 8, 2001
By Diane Brown Facilities and Operations The unusually cold and snowy weather in December brought increased challenges to campus buildings, resulting in several burst pipes and sprinkler heads and leaky ceilings during the holiday break. Between Dec. 23 and Jan. 1, Plant Operations received 26 calls for leaking roofs, and broken pipes, coils and sprinkler…
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January 8, 2001
School of Natural Resources and Environment graduate student instructor Ephraim Zimmerman (left) and undergraduate student Kristi Stewart examine cones and needles of the pitch pine ( Pinus rigida ) on a field trip to the Nichols Arboretum. At the Arboretum, which is a ‘field lab’ for the ‘Woody Plants’ course (NRE 337/437 and BIOL 355),…
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December 18, 2000
By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services The University has received two grants from the Pittsburgh-based Alcoa Foundation’s Campus Partnership Program. The International Institute received $47,600 for academic year 2000-01 to enhance the development of global awareness of U-M students in fields related to business, science, engineering and technology. The grant will support competitive recruitment…
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December 18, 2000
By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services President Lee C. Bollinger made comments at the Dec. 14 ceremony rededicating a memorial plaque honoring alumni who served in various wars. It was unveiled in 1914, removed in the 1960s during a renovation project, and mounted and rededicated Dec. 14. This large bronze plaque, recently reinstalled in…
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December 18, 2000
By Jane R. Elgass Ten faculty members were granted emeritus status by the Regents at their December meeting, effective Dec. 31 unless otherwise noted. Richard C. Adelman Richard C. Adelman, senior research scientist and professor of biological chemistry, joined the U-M in 1982 as professor of biological chemistry and senior research scientist, and served as…
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December 18, 2000
By Jane R. Elgass Peterson The appointment of Julie A. Peterson as associate vice president for media relations and public affairs was approved by the Regents at their Dec. 14 meeting. The appointment was effective Dec. 15. In recommending the appointment, Lisa M. Rudgers, vice president for communications, said Peterson “will fill a critical position…
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December 18, 2000
By Britt Halvorson Consultation and Conciliation staff (from left) Sally Johnson, Claire Tinkerhess and Susan Hartman are available to meet with faculty and staff who wish to air concerns regarding a workplace issue or dispute. Photo by Martin Vloet, U-M Photo Services In a workplace characterized by conflict, it is often difficult for those involved…
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December 18, 2000
Editor’s Note: The following statement regarding last week’s inclement weather was made Dec. 14 by Provost Nancy Cantor; Robert Kasdin, executive vice president and chief financial officer; and Gilbert S. Omenn, executive vice president for medical affairs. Following last week’s severe winter storm, this U-M employee and others from across campus assisted in around-the-clock efforts…
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December 18, 2000
By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services The State of Michigan Life Sciences Corridor has awarded the first grants from tobacco settlement revenue to support life sciences research and economic development throughout the state. U-M awards totaled $47.8 million. U-M scientists were lead investigators in 24 of 58 research or commercial development proposals approved for…
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December 18, 2000
Editor’s Note: The following actions were taken by the Regents at their December meeting. All appointments are effective Jan. 1, 2001, unless otherwise noted. By Jane R. Elgass Joint degree approved A new joint Ph.D. program in public policy and social science was approved by the Regents at their December meeting. Under the auspices of…
