July 17, 2000
The Exhibit Museum of Natural History joined Huron River Day festivities July 9 by sponsoring ‘Bugs and Mugs,’ an activity station that helped visitors identify some of the Huron River’s smallest inhabitants—insects. Participants also examined some of the area’s wetland plant and animal invaders (non-native species). At left, Eli Godin, age 2, was intrigued by…
July 17, 2000
Unknown to most of the campus community is an oasis on the south side of Central Campus that is hidden amid the congestion of South and East University streets. A quick jaunt through the School of Education’s iron-gated tunnel entrance on East University brings a visitor into the secret world of sunshine, shadows, quiet and…
July 17, 2000
Detroit Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Burnley (center), a U-M alumnus, met with School of Education Dean Karen Wixson (left); Lester Monts, associate provost for academic affairs; President Lee C. Bollinger; and Provost Nancy Cantor July 12. The group explored opportunities for new partnerships between the U-M and Detroit public schools in the coming…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
