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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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June 5, 2000
By Janet Harvey-Clark College of Engineering Scheeres holds a model of the asteroid 216 Kleopatra. Photo by Bill Wood, U-M Photo Services First there was Pluto. Now a team of astronomers has given the “dog” a bone. The team, which included an assistant professor from the Department of Aerospace Engineering, has collected radar images of…
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June 5, 2000
From the Office of the Chief Information Officer New prices for telephone service were announced last week, continuing a downward trend that began in 1998. The new rates are effective July 1. “The Office of the Chief Information Officer, the IT Communications unit of the Information Technology Division and the Office of the Provost have…
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June 5, 2000
By Vivian Byrd Human Resources/Affirmative Action The long-term disability (LTD) rate will increase 5 percent, effective July 1. “LTD rates have not increased since 1997,” says Bonnie Marttila, supervisor of the University’s long-term disability program. “However, the number of people receiving benefits through the plan has doubled in the last eight years. In addition, the…
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June 5, 2000
By Vivian Byrd Human Resources/Affirmative Action The University has released changes to the Sick Pay Plan, Standard Practice Guide 201.11, effective July 1. The revisions apply to all regular non-union allied health, office, professional/administrative and technical staff members with the exception of paid-time-off- (PTO) eligible employees. The changes were made following careful consideration and thorough…
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June 5, 2000
Harold Haugh Harold Haugh, professor emeritus of music, died May 24 in Ann Arbor at the age of 94. The Cleveland native joined the U-M faculty in 1948 and continued as a voice teacher until his retirement in 1976. A tenor who started his musical career as a youngster singing in the church where his…
