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January 7, 1997
The University Record, January 7, 1997 Regents Baker, Varner attend last meeting as U-M Regents Regents Nellie Varner (at left) and Deane Baker (right photo) attended their last meeting in December as members of the Board of Regents. Baker, who had served the University for 24 years, accepted a plaque from Regent Dan Horning and…
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January 7, 1997
The University Record, January 7, 1997 KUDOS Bauld elected fellow of American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Thomas J. Bauld, manager of the Department of Biomedical Engineering’s Facilities Services Division, has been elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). Bauld was recognized for “exceptional leadership…
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January 7, 1997
The University Record, January 7, 1997 What’s that I hear? Garrison Keillor, creator of National Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion, broadcast his show live from Hill Auditorium on Dec. 21. Deillor and his cast ran through a dress rehearsal in the afternoon for an appreciative audience of 2,800, then performed again to a soldout…
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January 7, 1997
The University Record, January 7, 1997 In Brief… Panel will examine role of women in the arts The Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the University Musical Society will sponsor a panel discussion on “Women in the Arts/Arts in the Academy” 7:30—9:30 p.m. Jan. 14 in the 4th floor assembly hall, Rackham Bldg.…
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January 7, 1997
The University Record, January 7, 1997 Hats off to the grads These two were among the approximate 2,000 students on the Ann Arbor campus who received degrees in the winter commencement ceremonies held Dec. 15. Photo by Bob Kalmbach
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January 7, 1997
The University Record, January 7, 1997 Shielding children from conflict a challenge for divorcing parents By Julie Peterson News and Information Services Divorce, never an easy experience, can be especially traumatic for parents who are worried about its effects on their children. “From a child’s perspective, divorce represents an incredible loss,” says Sharon Gold-Steinberg, a…
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January 7, 1997
The University Record, January 7, 1997 YOU COUNT AT THE U Photos by Bob Kalmbach The Council for Disability Concerns in October acknowledged those who had made special contributions significantly benefiting those with disabilities on our campus. Those selected by the Council’s task forces received a certificate of appreciation. Twelve individuals were honored this year…
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January 7, 1997
The University Record, January 7, 1997 Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium: Campaign for A Unified Community of Justice Dear Colleagues and Friends, The selected theme for this year’s Symposium, “Campaign for a Unified Community of Justice,” challenges us to clearly and publicly articulate the critical value of our multicultural perspectives in the academy. Meeting this…
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January 7, 1997
The University Record, January 7, 1997 Three faculty awarded $25,000 for further development in Whitaker Fund competition; 10 proposals get $5,000 Provost J. Bernard Machen recently has announced the faculty recipients of three grants of $25,000 each and 10 grants of $5,000 each from the Gilbert R. Whitaker Fund for the Improvement of Teaching. Awards…
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January 7, 1997
The University Record, January 7, 1997 Center for Japanese Studies sponsors grant competition The Center for Japanese Studies has announced an open competition for grant awards supporting research on Japan. All University faculty pursuing research that investigates any aspect of Japanese society and culture are eligible to apply. Grants, ranging from $500 to $10,000, may…
