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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Neal announces new presidential fund for diversity at U-M The University will establish a President’s New Century Fund for Diversity “to create programs that will accelerate the University’s progress toward the many-faceted goals for diversity at the U-M,” interim President Homer A. Neal announced Jan. 20. “We have made…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Bylaw change proposed for School of Art and Design The following change is proposed for Regents’ Bylaw 11.011 regarding the School of Art and Design. Comments on the changes should be made to the Office of the Secretary of the University, 2012 Fleming Bldg., 1340, by Feb. 11. Additions…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Seven faculty granted emeritus title at Regents meeting Seven faculty members were given the emeritus title by the Regents at their Jan. meeting. Those retiring are Richard J. Allen, professor of pediatrics and communicable diseases and professor of pediatrics in the Department of Neurology; James L. Daws Jr., associate…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 W-2 forms mailed last week to University employees Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for 1996 were mailed last week to University regular and part-time employees who received earnings in 1996. The format of the 1996 Form W-2 is the same as last year. Federal and State taxable wages…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Michigan Radio, School of Information team up for Internet series By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services A series of radio programs highlighting the features and capabilities of the Internet has debuted on Michigan Radio, the University’s radio service. Faculty and students from the School of Information are preparing…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 MacArthur Fellowship recipient Behar disusses panic attacks By Diane Swanbrow News and Information Services Faculty member Ruth Behar’s professional interests range from witchcraft and death to contemporary Cuba and the life of a young Mexican immigrant to the United States. But these varied interests are driven by some unusual…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 Regents say goodbye to Neal, hello to Taylor and Maynard Regents Olivia Maynard (left)and S. Martin Taylor (right)attended their first meeting of the Board of Regents as officially elected members Jan. 23. Interim President Homer Neal presided over his final Regents meeting last week, welcoming two new Regents to…
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January 28, 1997
The University Record, January 28, 1997 New dining hall to serve ‘Hill’ Last week, the Regents approved the proposed construction of a new central dining facility serving all four Hill area residence halls. The new facility—the Hill Area Community Commons—will be located between Alice Lloyd Hall and Mosher-Jordan Hall and along the west side of…
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January 21, 1997
The University Record, January 21, 1997 Sculpture stands up to snow, sub-zero temperatures This sculpture, in place on the west side of the School of Art and Architecture Building on the North Campus, has seen a number of winters since graduate student Hillary Shames Longhorst constructed the wood and metal piece before graduating with a…
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January 21, 1997
The University Record, January 21, 1997 KUDOS Schmidt named Hunting Family Faculty Fellow Brian B. Schmidt, assistant professor of Hebrew Bible and ancient West Asian cultures, will be the 1996-97 Hunting Family Faculty Fellow at the Institute for the Humanities. Schmidt’s research focusing on the use of divine image in ancient Israelite and Canaanite societies…
