September 19, 1994
A traditional pot pie luncheon that is expected to draw more than 200 supporters of the University’s United Way campaign is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. today (Sept. 19) in the Michigan League Ballroom. The University’s goal for the campaign is $1 million, $50,000 more than last year’s successful campaign. To record progress, a giant ther-mometer…
September 19, 1994
Wayne Butler appointed to NCTE committee Wayne M. Butler, lecturer in English, has been appointed to the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Committee on Instructional Technology. The committee is studying such emerging technologies as word processors, computers and video-discs and ways to integrate them into English and language arts curricula and teacher education…
September 19, 1994
By Mary Jo Frank Recent conversations between leaders in higher education and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) officials about the way funding agencies handle some costs for federally-sponsored projects are paying off for University researchers, according to the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR). Of primary concern early this summer were salaries…
September 19, 1994
Leadership Culture change training for leaders. Staff members holding leadership positions in the University should be exposed to the cultural aspects of quality improvement. The ability to change the institution’s culture toward a more mature quality approach will depend on how effectively it is initiated and articulated by leaders throughout the University. Leadership commitment. Accountability…
September 19, 1994
The Margaret Waterman Alumnae Group has announced speakers for its 1994 Town Hall Celebrity Series. CNN White House correspondent and U-M graduate Jill Dougherty will kick off the series Oct. 18. Art historian Marlene Barash will discuss “Kings, Queens & Courtesans—Great Art Inspired by Great Passion” on Nov. 16. Chef Henry Haller will share culinary…
September 19, 1994
The Graham B. Hovey Lecture will take place 5 p.m. Friday (Sept. 23) in the West Conference Room, Rackham Building. Speaker Peter Osnos, publisher of Times Books, a division of Random House, will talk on “From the Front Page, To the Book Page.” The free, public program is hosted by the Michigan Journalism Fellows program.…
September 19, 1994
By Diane Swanbrow News and Information Services The first of five lectures intended to familiarize the audience with issues to be taken up at an international conference on psychoanalysis in relation to the social sciences and humanities is scheduled for 8 p.m. Sept. 29 in the West Conference Room, Rackham Building. The free, public lectures…
September 19, 1994
By Terry Gallagher U-M-Dearborn The U-M-Dearborn will celebrate its 35th anniversary this year with a series of events and activities highlighting the campus’s role in southeastern Michigan. The first day of classes at Dearborn, Sept. 28, 1959, saw 34 students enrolled in degree programs in industrial and mechanical engineering and business administration. Since that time,…
September 19, 1994
By Mary Jo Frank Infant’s death appears to be homicide An autopsy on Jaylon Jervante Jones, a 2-year-old boy who died Aug. 31 in Family Housing, indicates that his death occurred as a result of a homicide. The autopsy was performed by M. Caplan, medical examiner, who ruled that the cause of death was due…
September 19, 1994
This week the Record is unveiling two of the four new benefit plans being offered to University staff during open enrollment—vision care and an enhanced dental care plan. Benefits Office Manager Craig Jorgeson spoke recently with the Record about these new benefits and some of the concerns expressed to his office by faculty and staff.…
