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October 1, 1997
The University Record, October 1, 1997 Friends and neighbors left flowers on the steps of Tamara Williams’ North Campus apartment. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Rebecca A. Doyle Somehow, we should have known. We should have known what was happening to Tamara Williams on our own campus. We should have been able to give her…
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October 1, 1997
The University Record, October 1, 1997 Editor’s Note: Excerpted from `Because of You We Can Celebrate the Success of the Campaign for Michigan.’ Dozens of students with outstanding leadership potential, many with limited family resources, receive full support for their undergraduate and graduate education by means of Colton Leadership Scholarships. The School of Education gains…
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October 1, 1997
The University Record, October 1, 1997 Williams By Jane R. Elgass The University community awoke to tragedy Sept. 23 with reports of the murder of a Family Housing resident. Neighbors tried unsuccessfully to stop the knife attack on Tamara Sonya Williams by Kevin Nelson, shouting at him to stop, with one even throwing a baseball…
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October 1, 1997
The University Record, October 1, 1997 It may not be over. Harris ‘suggests’ $2 billion by 2000 Co-chairs Mike Wallace (left) and Ira Harris. Harris pledged $2 million to a continuation of the campaign. Co-chair Bo Schembechler signs the placard with the winning numbers. By Jane R. Elgass Yellow-and-white and blue-and-white checked tablecloths graced the…
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September 24, 1997
The University Record, September 24, 1997 By Rebecca A. Doyle The U-M began its 1997 United Way campaign on Monday (Sept. 22) by announcing its $1 million goal at the traditional kick-off luncheon. The University’s 400 volunteers serve as district, unit and department solicitors and chairs to inform staff, faculty and students about the campaign…
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September 24, 1997
The University Record, September 24, 1997 More than 40 community-based organizations from southeastern Michigan participated in the School of Public Health’s Community Service Learning Fair earlier this month. The fair allows students to meet with representatives from the organizations to arrange internships, community service opportunities and employment. Last year, nine students reported finding employment through…
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September 24, 1997
The University Record, September 24, 1997 Snapshots of the Festivities The procession began in front of the Rackham Building. Photo by D.C. Goings The 386 members of the procession, including Provost Nancy Cantor (left) and Graduate School Interim Dean Earl Lewis, spent the early morning hours in Rackham Auditorium, where robing activities took place. The…
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September 24, 1997
The University Record, September 24, 1997 Shapiro: ‘Job description may seem a tall order’ Shapiro By Jane R. Elgass With more than a twinge of humor, President Emeritus Harold T. Shapiro told Lee Bollinger during the inauguration ceremony that he was “somewhat puzzled when the Regents announced your appointment. It was of course easy to…
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September 24, 1997
The University Record, September 24, 1997 From the Office of University Relations The Task Force on Campus Safety and Security has forwarded its recommendations to Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Nancy Cantor and Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Chandler W. Matthews. The recommendations are contained in a 10-page report.…
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September 24, 1997
The University Record, September 24, 1997 200 join president in North Campus run/walk Elizabeth Hokada, director of the Investment Office; husband Ken Ito, associate professor of Japanese language and literature; their daughter Ella and dog Maile were among the 200 individuals who joined the president for the 5K Walk/Run. Photo by Bob Kalmbach Bollinger was…
