November 15, 1993
Editor’s Note: To provide a perspective for this week’s groundbreaking ceremonies, the Record reviews Ann Arbor campus construction in the past decade and looks ahead to future projects on pages 7–11. Under a theme of “Building on Tradition,” the University will hold groundbreaking ceremonies Friday (Nov. 19) for three Central Campus buildings—East Engineering Building renovation,…
November 11, 1993
Gilbert Ross Gilbert Ross, professor emeritus of music, died of Parkinson’s Disease here Oct. 15. He was 90. He joined the faculty in 1942 as a visiting professor of violin. The following year he was named chair of the School of Music Department of Stringed Instruments. In 1949 he founded the Stanley Quartet, serving for…
November 11, 1993
Judith A. Nowack and Marvin G. Parnes will be promoted to assistant vice presidents for research. Nowack serves as research policy adviser in the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), and Parnes is assistant to the vice president for research. Their new appointments, effective Nov. 1, were approved by the Regents at their…
November 11, 1993
By Mary Jo Frank Of the 12,000 tons of recyclable materials processed annually by Recycle Ann Arbor, about one-sixth comes from the U-M, according to Timothy Brownell. Brownell, executive director of Recyle Ann Arbor, gave 40 U-M students and employees, most of them Building Services area managers and custodial supervisors, a tour of the recycling…
November 11, 1993
By Jane R. Elgass Trust and respect among all members of the University community are key elements in the U-M’s efforts to provide an environment that balances academic freedom and inquiry, and freedom of expression. Those two values were constants among panelists participating in a “Thoughtful Discussion of Political Correctness and Academic Values” at the…
November 11, 1993
The University’s United Way campaign, which was scheduled to end last Friday, has been extended until noon Thursday (Nov. 4). Peter Pellerito, the U-M’s campaign adviser, said employee response to the campaign has been excellent. Fifty-three of 180 University units had gone over their goals by early last week. “That’s very encouraging for the campaign…
November 11, 1993
By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services “Great idea…incredible opportunity… outstanding experience…wonderful” are a few of the superlatives used by U-M students to describe it. But perhaps sophomore Aaron Hurst paid the ultimate compliment when he said, “It would be great if it were required because students would gain so much.” The “it” is an…
November 11, 1993
A motion by Regent Philip H. Power at the October Regents’ meeting has opened the door to possible re-investment of University funds in companies doing business in South Africa. Power says his motion “invites the administration to review past policy with respect to University investments in corporations doing business in South Africa and asks them…
November 11, 1993
The Council for Disability Concerns was formed in 1983 to improve accessibility, develop scholarships for students with disabilities and to provide communication among units involved with disability issues. It has now issued a report on its progress in those areas that details its continuing efforts to make the Uni-versity a place where all students and…
November 11, 1993
By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services The Solar Car Team has overcome its first major obstacle to victory in the World Solar Challenge—dealing with the logistical nightmare of transporting 20 students, a solar car and several thousand pounds of supplies 9,526 miles around the world to Darwin in Australia’s remote Northern Territory. “Competing in…
