Editor’s Note: The Regents took the following actions at their November meeting.
Bell tower design begins
The Regents authorized the Univer-sity to begin the design of a bell tower for North Campus.
They named Moore/Andersson Architects in conjunction with Hobbs & Black Associates Inc., as the design architect to do “a feasibility study that will result in a site recommendation, a facility definition, and a cost estimate,” Executive Vice President Farris W. Womack said.
“Several important elements of the North Campus master plan are beginning to come to life. Many of these elements parallel those that now exist on Central Campus. The central pedestrian Diag, as open space, represents the most significant example of an element of Central Campus intended to be duplicated on North Campus.
“Another existing and important element of the Central Campus,” Womack explained, “is our bell tower, Burton Tower. For many individuals, it is the most significant campus landmark at the U-M.”
Womack noted the potential donor has indicated a strong interest in creating a similar landmark in the vicinity of the future North Campus Diag.
Results of the feasibility study will be submitted to the Regents.
Recreation building planned for Radrick Farms
The following construction and renovation projects were approved:
$5.1 million in gifts accepted
The Regents accepted $5,134,393 in gifts received during October, including $2,940,851 from individuals, $770,949 from corporations, $825,699 from foundations, and $596,894 from associations and others.
Law prof appointed
Jose E. Alvarez, a faculty member at George Washington University, will become professor of law, with tenure, effective Dec. 1.
Three appointed to administrative posts
Administrative appointments approved included:
Beverly A. Jones, who has been assistant dean for clinical affairs in the School of Nursing, will become associate dean for clinical affairs, effective Dec. 1. She also serves as associate hospital administrator/director of nursing and chief of nursing affairs at U-M Hospitals.
A. Lorris Betz, professor of pediatrics and communicable diseases, of neurology and of surgery, will serve as associate dean for faculty affairs in the Medical School, effective Dec. 1.
Michael Giacalone Jr. will become assistant dean for clinical affairs-external relations at the Medical School, effective Nov. 18. He also will serve as associate chief of clinical affairs of the U-M Hospitals and as associate director of M-CARE.
