President Mary Sue Coleman speaks to U-M retirees and alumni at University Commons about the future of the University as she delivers the fifth annual Asa Gray Lecture, which honors the first faculty member at U-M. Coleman’s Sept. 24 talk, “The Challenges of Keeping U-M at the Forefront of Higher Education in the 21st Century,” focused on maintaining the University’s academic excellence through strong faculty and student recruiting, as well as increased private support. She also discussed her initiatives for more team teaching and interdisciplinary faculty hires. (Photo by Martin Vloet, U-M Photo Services)