October 4, 1993
By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services When Matthew Scott resumes his position as news editor at Black Enterprise magazine next spring, he’ll be able to help his publication better serve its readers by applying the knowledge he gained in U-M business courses. Scott, a member of the 1993–94 Michigan Journalism Fellows program, which supports…
October 4, 1993
By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services The University has joined forces with Focus: HOPE and 11 other Detroit-area organizations that provide services to the homeless and others in crisis to collectively train staff members. The Community-Based Training Cooperative, supported by a $130,000 grant from the McGregor Fund, will promote inter-agency cooperation and help enhance…
October 4, 1993
Establishment of the Robert W. and Lynn H. Browne Professorship in Science in LS&A was approved by the Regents at their September meeting. The endowed chair will “benefit LS&A programs in the basic sciences of chemistry, mathematics and physics, and is intended to strengthen present efforts by the College to improve undergraduate instruction in these…
October 4, 1993
By Jane R. Elgass “It is clear that the court did not like the procedures used in the last presidential search and we won’t do another one that way.” That was the reaction of General Counsel Elsa K. Cole to last week’s state Supreme Court ruling that found the Board of Regents guilty of violating…
September 13, 1993
The Regents approved establishment of two professorships at their July meeting—the H. Marvin Pollard Professorship in Gastroenterology and the Amnon Rosenthal Collegiate Professorship in Pediatric Cardiology. The Pollard professorship has been endowed through a $1.2 million gift from the Shirley M. McLaughlin Trust. “Beginning in 1970 when she was referred to the U-M Hospitals, Mrs.…
September 13, 1993
By Diane Swanbrow News and Information Services A new Program in British Studies has been established at the University. The program, directed by history Prof. Michael P. MacDonald, will be supported by funds from the Office of International Academic Affairs and a gift from Sydney L. Mayer. MacDonald is the author of Mystical Bedlam: Madness,…
September 13, 1993
By Jane R. Elgass Though complimented on the outstanding records of achievement they have brought to campus, members of the class of 1997 were told last week by President James J. Duderstadt that despite their obvious academic talents, they “will be greatly challenged by this University. “Nobody ever said that a Michigan education is easy.…
September 13, 1993
By Jane R. Elgass “Lighten up and learn to enjoy this place.” “Inject a a bit of adventure in what you do.” “The feelings of anxiety that you have are those you should have at the beginning of a new phase of your life.” “Take some risks.” “Let yourself learn about all the ways your…
September 13, 1993
A number of free seminars sponsored by Accounts Payable and Travel Audit will be presented this week and next. The seminars will provide staff members with the latest information on procedures and processing in those two areas. All seminars will be held in the Hussey Room, Michigan League. Advance registration is required due to limited…
September 13, 1993
By Jane R. Elgass The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs is seeking faculty and staff volunteers to serve as mediators and administrative hearing officers under the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities (SSRR). Students accused of violating the statement have three avenues of resolution: mediation, a student panel hearing or an administrative…
