September 25, 1995
Robert L. Macdonald, professor of neurology and of physiology, will also hold the Russell N. DeJong Professorship of Neurology. The appointment, for five years beginning Aug. 1, 1995, was approved by the Regents at their September meeting. “This professorship was established last May and made possible through funds available from several gift accounts within the…
September 25, 1995
By Jared Blank The Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) awarded the University its Corporation of the Year Award—Education Sector at a ceremony held last Tuesday evening in Detroit’s Renaissance Center. The award is presented to the company that has “truly served the minority business community by going above and beyond normal requirements and helping…
September 25, 1995
By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Chemistry Prof. Billy Jo Evans is one of eight educators nationwide to receive a 1995 Catalyst Award from the Chemical Manufacturers Association for teaching excellence in chemistry and other science-related fields. The awards program honors college faculty and secondary teachers who inspire students to pursue careers in science,…
September 25, 1995
By Leslie Stainton Museum of Art On Oct. 1, 1–5 p.m., the Museum of Art will host a celebration of Japanese culture to mark the reopening of its Japanese gallery. The free activities will include demonstrations by Ann Arbor resident Kiyoko Ishikawa of the ancient rituals associated with the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, hourly 1–4…
September 25, 1995
By Rebecca A. Doyle “This campaign is a very important aspect of life at the University,” President James J. Duderstadt told the more than 200 volunteers assembled at last Monday’s kick-off luncheon for the U-M’s annual United Way campaign. “The University is a very big player in Washtenaw County. We are the largest employer in…
September 25, 1995
M-Stores urges all departments to check loading dock and lab areas before Oct. 2 for gas cylinders that may have been abandoned or forgotten. Cryogenic Gases and M-Stores are co-sponsoring a reclamation project for all cryogenic gas cylinders Oct. 2–Oct. 13. Unwanted gas cylinders can be returned free of charge during this time. Cylinders must…
September 25, 1995
The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology is one of a handful of museums across the country to exhibit “Ancient Nubia: Egypt’s Rival in Africa.” The display of ceramic vessels, jewelry, statuary and funerary inscriptions opens Friday (Sept. 29) and continues through Dec. 15. The artifacts in the exhibition span a 3,500-year range and document the rise…
September 25, 1995
By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services A trio of U-M archaeologists have dug through the technical aspects of the video medium to give a new view to some old stuff. While their eyes are set on PBS, cable or the educational video market, the end product of their labors premiered on Ann Arbor’s Community…
September 25, 1995
Beginning Oct. 1 faculty members submitting proposals for sponsored research will be prompted by the Proposal Approval Form (PAF) to answer one additional question: Do they or other key investigators on the proposed project have personal and significant financial interests in the sponsor of the research or other outside entity that might benefit directly and…
September 25, 1995
Total expenditures in the General Fund of the University’s three campuses in 1994–95 totaled $798,286,000, a 5.3 percent increase over the previous year. Revenues totaled $798,326,000, an increase of 5.2 percent, said Farris W. Womack, executive vice president and chief financial officer, in his annual financial report to the Regents at their September meeting. The…
