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September 24, 1996
The University Record, September 24, 1996 A whale of an exhibit Jill Gregory brushes in the finishing touches on a fossil whale’s skeleton as it appears on the walls of the exhibit preparation area. Work on the Exhibit Museum’s Hall of Evolution will be completed for the opening in Spring 1998. In the meantime, visitors…
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September 24, 1996
The University Record, September 24, 1996 Students explore virtual reality Jason Tuttle, a U-M senior majoring in music and technology (center, with viewer), is one of 50 U-M students from engineering, art and design, public policy, music, and other areas enrolled in a new interdisciplinary course called Principles of Vir tual Reality this term.
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September 24, 1996
The University Record, September 24, 1996 In Brief… Three professional development courses coming up from HRD The Human Resources Development (HRD) office announces three professional development courses for October. Self Assessment & Career Transformation, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 3 and 10, is designed to provide in-depth self-assessment for use in career planning and professional development. Violence…
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September 24, 1996
The University Record, September 24, 1996 Urban research series focuses on African Americans’ well-being By Bernie DeGroat New and Information Services The School of Social Work will team up with the Detroit Urban League to conduct ongoing research and advise public policy-makers on ways to improve the lives of African Americans, the University will announce…
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September 24, 1996
The University Record, September 24, 1996 Getting Involved in M-Pathways: A Guide By Gretchen Weir M-Pathways Project M-Pathways, the University-wide project that is revamping administrative processes, is like the proverbial elephant. The elephant “appears” different to each of the three blind men, because they approach it from different angles. M-Pathways also has many shapes, and…
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September 24, 1996
The University Record, September 24, 1996 STATE OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE By Janet Nellis Mendler News and Information Services Thirteen outreach and community service projects that will positively affect the lives of Michigan residents and offer opportunities for University students and faculty to serve the state’s citizens have received funding from the University. The money…
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September 24, 1996
The University Record, September 24, 1996 Scientists, journalists will speak at symposium The University will host a satellite symposium, “Science and Journalism: A Marriage of Opposites,” noon-3 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Kuenzel Room, Michigan Union. Top national journalists covering science will serve as panelists for the free, public symposium, which is being presented by…
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September 24, 1996
The University Record, September 24, 1996 Multipurpose Mcards now available for staff and faculty New identification cards, called Mcards, are now available for faculty and staff. All employees are being asked to update their old employee identification cards and replace them with a new Mcard. In addition to serving as an ID card Mcard is…
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September 24, 1996
The University Record, September 24, 1996 Staff contributions highlighted Oct. 10 “Recognition Beyond Words,” a program to honor and recognize all staff for their contributions to the University, will be held 2:30-5 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Power Center. The ceremony, hosted by staff members, will feature food, music, award presentations, and talks by Farris…
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September 24, 1996
The University Record, September 24, 1996 School of Music establishes Jessye Norman fellowships, class series By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services The School of Music has established the Jessye Norman Graduate Fellowships in Voice and the Jessye Norman Master Class Series. They were made possible by the Charles H. Gershenson Trust, which has endowed…
