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October 3, 1994
A specialist in the period of Late Antiquity and in the cultures of the Peruvian Andes, Sabine MacCormack is a strong contributor to teaching and scholarship in the Departments of both History and Classical Studies. Her model of demanding and committed teaching leaves a tremendous impression on her students, and by investing enormous amounts of…
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October 3, 1994
Philosophers and social theorists since the Enlightenment have pondered how to define the principal locus for the construction of inequality in human society. In Constructing Inequality: The Fabrication of a Hierarchy of Virtue Among the Etoro , Raymond Kelly criticizes existing theories of social inequality in egalitarian societies by examining the Etoro of Papua New…
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October 3, 1994
Considered one of the world’s experts in the area of microwave and millimeterwave Engineering, Linda Katehi brings distinction to the College of Engineering and the University of Michigan as a distinguished scholar, an outstanding educator, and a valued mentor. Professor Katehi’s major research contributions on the theoretical side include the accurate determination of radiation and…
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October 3, 1994
With her exemplary scholarship, superb teaching at all levels, major commitment to curricular reform, and great energy and enthusiasm, June Howard has done much to improve the intellectual environment at Michigan. As associate chair of English and Director of the Program in American Culture, her efforts have been a model of service to the University.…
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October 3, 1994
Highly involved and committed to advancing the overall scholarly, academic, social, and cultural goals of the University of Michigan, Peggie Hollingsworth worked assiduously to increase awareness of faculty activities and of the governance system among the broader University community. Peggie Hollingsworth has based her efforts on the belief that in order to prepare for a…
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October 3, 1994
An exceptional research scientist, Daniel Goldman is a productive and creative investigator in the field of neuro- transmitter receptor biochemistry. Studying the structure, function, and regulation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the brain and muscle, his body of work demonstrates a breadth of research interests as well as a commitment to the highest quality. The…
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October 3, 1994
An outstanding biochemist and superb faculty citizen, David Engelke has made noteworthy contributions in biochemistry and genetics through his research on the processes of gene expression. He has expanded his work far beyond his primary field of molecular biology, applying his creative skills to collaborative, interdisciplinary projects on challenges like AIDS. The ability to combine…
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October 3, 1994
Editor’s Note: The complete text of Provost Gilbert R. Whitaker’s Sept. 26 speech to Senate Assembly is on pages 5–6. By Mary Jo Frank Academic freedom is one of the preconditions for a university to perform its social function: pursuing knowledge, Provost Gilbert R. Whitaker Jr. told Senate Assembly members at their September meeting. “When…
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October 3, 1994
During his more than seventeen years at the University of Michigan, Stephen Easter continues to distinguish himself and has brought honor to the University by the quality and quantity of his research, by the depth and breadth of understanding with which he enriches the education of students and faculty, and by the generosity and grace…
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October 3, 1994
Because of his bold intellectual efforts to connect the social sciences with the humanities, and European cultural history with that of South Asia, Nicholas Dirks has earned an outstanding international reputation as a scholar of Indian history and anthropology. His work has redefined our understanding of the social structures of India, and he is centrally…
