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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 Tisch Hall, formerly known as the Angell-Haven Connector, will be the University’s ‘front door to the humanities.’ Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services The name of New York City’s legendary Preston Robert Tisch, co-chairman of Loew’s Corp. and co-owner of the New York Giants,…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 From the U-M Washington, D.C., Office The major budget and tax bills that became law this year have historic implications for higher education and research, according to Walter Harrison, vice president for university relations, including an estimated $150 million in tax relief over the next five years for U-M…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 By Jane R. Elgass Nine projects involving more than 85 faculty members and students across campus have received funding for Distinguished Faculty and Graduate Student Seminars. The funded projects are comprised of innovative seminars and colloquia designed to foster collaboration and new research. The program is supported by the…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 Bozidar Stojadinovic(left), assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, has received Presidential Initiatives Fund support for a project on ‘Hazard Detection Using Augmented Reality.’ Abigail Stewart (right) received funding for ‘Redefining Censorship: Gender-based Restraints on Expression and Communication.’ With her are collaborators Marina Whitman (center) and Domna Stanton. Photos…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 By Kerry Colligan Training and human resource development often are neglected in modern organizations, according to J. A. Bardouille, program manager of the Plant Academy. Acknowledgement of that neglect and a desire to create a “true learning environment” led to the development of the Plant Academy, an education division…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 From the Benefits Office Open Enrollment Education Week is Oct. 6-10. That week, more than 30 Open Enrollment presentations are scheduled to provide an opportunity for faculty and staff to learn about “what’s new” for Open Enrollment this year. Choose a presentation time and location that is convenient for…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 Richard Booker Brandt, professor emeritus of philosophy, died here Sept. 10. He was 86 years old. Considered one of the most influential moral philosophers of the second half of the 20th century, Brandt was the author of nearly 100 articles and six books, including A Theory of the Good…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 By Kerry Colligan “We’re well on the road to a successful transition. Now, our efforts should focus on stewardship,” LSA Dean Edie N. Goldenberg said in her annual address to LSA faculty at their Sept. 8 meeting. Goldenberg said faculty and staff in the College should be proud of…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 This marble sculpture of Nydia, the Blind Flower Girl of Pompeii, by Randolph Rogers, was commissioned by the University in 1858. It is on display in the Museum of Art’s rotunda. Photo courtesy Bentley Historical Libraryt> By Patricia S. Whitesell Did you know that the sculpture of Nydia, on…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 Running back Chris Howard, jumping into the end zone, scored one of four touchdowns in the Wolverines’ opening-season victory over Colorado, 27-3. Photo by Bob Kalmbach
