Faculty/Staff Spotlights

  1. March 14, 2016

    “I love putting things together to communicate in an effective way.”

    Sue Schreck, graphic designer and program/event coordinator at the Confucius Institute, and herb-based-soap maker. 

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  2. March 7, 2016

    “Being creative — that’s my passion.”

    Linda Garcia, publication associate editor for the Museum of Zoology, and administrative assistant at the Museum of Paleontology.

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  3. February 15, 2016

    “Fundamental biology is endlessly fascinating, and the thrill of breaking new ground — or finding a better explanation for how something works, even in small ways — is very compelling.”

    Kaushik Choudhuri, assistant professor of microbiology and immunology and U-M’s newest member of the Biological Sciences Scholars Program.

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  4. February 8, 2016

    “I like to make that sheet of glass. There’s only one thing I like better and that’s skating on that sheet of glass.”

    Kevin Bushey, Yost Ice Arena facilities supervisor and Zamboni driver

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  5. February 1, 2016

    “I loved the books since I was young — I was fascinated by Laura’s realness — real people, real family, real places. They’re the reason I became a historian.”

    Michelle McClellan, assistant professor of history, on her enduring attraction to the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

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  6. January 22, 2016

    “I work in technology and management, but I have a passion for creative and design.”

    Aisha Holly, Web manager at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business who also does wedding and event design.

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  7. January 18, 2016

    “The excitement of making something work that I helped invent, and knowing that it’ll help us understand our planet.”

    Christopher Ruf, professor of atmospheric science and electrical engineering, on what inspires him

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  8. January 11, 2016

    “I can’t live without poetry, art, Buddhist practice, nature and animals. (And) the people I love.”

    Sarah Messer, lecturer, writer and goat tender and White Lotus Farms

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  9. December 14, 2015

    “I actively choose to love and care for people around me as best as I can.”

    Angela Jeon, student administration assistant for the College of Engineering’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, on being a mentor.

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  10. December 7, 2015

    “I consider myself the cultural ambassador of everything Cajun to the world. I’m trying to spread the joy of life of the Cajun culture wherever I go.” 

    Kaitlin Deslatte, community outreach officer with the U-M Police Department and Louisiana native.

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