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…
November 11, 1993
Three faculty members were given the emeritus title by the Regents at their October meeting. They are: Jesse E. Gordon, professor of social work and of psychology Prof. Gordon, who joined the faculty in 1959, “played a major role in the integration of research and clinical practice,” the Regents said. “His expertise was shared with…
November 11, 1993
Editor’s Note: The following actions were taken by the Regents at their October meeting. Appointments ok’d Faculty and administrative appointments included: Lawrence R. Kuhns, from Wayne State University, will become professor of radiology, with tenure, effective Jan. 1. David W. Cohen, professor of history and of anthropology, also will serve as director of the International…
November 11, 1993
Melvin Hochster, the Raymond L. Wilder Professor of Mathematics, will hold the Robert W. and Lynn H. Browne Professorship in Science. His new appointment, effective Nov. 1, was approved by the Regents at their October meeting. The Browne professorship was established last month with a gift from Robert W. Browne of Grand Rapids, who received…
November 11, 1993
By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Partnerships between environmental regulators and industry would go a long way to encourage waste reduction and pollution prevention, according to a U-M alumni panel of environmental policy experts. Speaking at the Institute of Public Policy Studies’ 25th anniversary conference Oct. 22, the panel discussed whether environmental regulators should…
