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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 English as universal academic language: good or bad? By Dean Bakopoulos News and Information Service “Is the increasing dominance of academic English a threat to academic cultures?” That’s the question a multi-national panel tried to answer Jan. 20 as part of the University’s MLK Day activities. The panel discussion…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Physics presentation explores ‘Why Einstein Would Love Spaghetti’ By Sally Pobojewski Information Services Being a theoretical physicist is a little like being a composer of music, says James Gates, professor of physics at the University of Maryland. The difference is that physicists compose with mathematical notation, rather than musical…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Whites still think Blacks are inferior academically, Morris says By John Woodford News and Information Services “Could Michigan or any other major predominantly white institution have produced a Dr. King?” asked Prof. Aldon Morris, chair of Northwestern University’s sociology department and former assistant chair of U-M’s department, in beginning…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Martin Luther King III: Find a cause and commit to it By Ryan Solomon News and Information Services Speaking Jan. 21 to a full audience at the Alumni Association, Martin Luther King III directed many of his comments to students, reminding them that all great movements, including the civil…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Workshop participants discuss inclusivity in the classroom By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services It took students and faculty about 30 seconds to agree that having a mix of students from diverse backgrounds seated in one room does not make a multicultural, inclusive classroom. “Being in the same room…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Excellence not always measured by test scores, White says By Jared Blank Speakers at the program “Affirmative Action in the Academy: Safeguarding the Gains Made” in Hutchins Hall Jan. 20 discussed what they believe are the virtues of affirmative action programs and ways for the University and the country…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 ‘Take to heart the message of struggle and sacrifice,’ Berry tells audience Mary Frances Berry (at right), U-M alumna and chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, called for an individual commitment to a community of justice and the ideals to which Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Two artists display unusual works in Rackham Building Ann Savageau displays a portion of her creation titled ‘Books/Memories/Reflections,’ on display in the Rackham Building. Photo by Bob Kalmbach In his early drawings, Theodore Ramsay depicted himself and his parents as the ideal “bear” family, advanced to candy-making to pay…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Mott Foundation grants $410,000 to U-M-Flint for outreach The U-M-Flint has received three one-year grants totaling $410,450 from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to support regional outreach activities. The largest of the grants, $300,000, will provide partial funding for new outreach activities including evaluation, assessment and technical assistance for…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Transportation Services offers advice to drivers of University vehicles Transportation Services has issued a memorandum including tips for drivers of University vehicles. “I would suggest that the drivers of all vehicles take these precautions,” says Pat Cunningham, director of Transportation Services. Require all passengers to wear their safety belts…
