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February 11, 1998
The University Record, February 11, 1998 By Joanne Nesbit News and Information Services It has become an anthem sung for decades at weddings across the country. Yet, Carrie Jacobs-Bond’s saccharine 1901 melody and words were first published as one of the offerings of “Seven Songs.” “I Love You Truly” was written by the widow who,…
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February 11, 1998
The University Record, February 11, 1998 By Adam Marcus College of Engineering The College of Engineering has teamed up with General Motors Global Research and Development Operations to host a satellite research lab on campus. Representatives from the College and GM, the nation’s largest automaker, signed an official letter of understanding Jan. 30 to launch…
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February 11, 1998
The University Record, February 11, 1998 By Robert Hubbard Printing Services How do you take the pain out of keeping the office copier doing what it is supposed to do‹making high quality copies reliably and economically? More than 300 U-M departments have found that keeping the copier operating is no longer their problem; the Managed…
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February 11, 1998
The University Record, February 11, 1998 By David Wilkins Health System Public Relations It¹s a terrifying aspect of old age: falling. Nearly one in three people over age 65 and not living in a nursing home fall each year‹and those falls often result in serious injury and significant cost. In a series of studies begun…
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February 11, 1998
The University Record, February 11, 1998 Hopwood. Photo courtesy Special Collections Library By James Matthew Wilson News and Information Services With the exception of the noted 1922 bequest to the University, the events in Avery Hopwood’s life are little more remembered than his works for the theater. But with an exhibition on his life and…
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February 11, 1998
The University Record, February 11, 1998 This drawing by Kiowa children, from about 1877, is part of the Clements Library’s exhibition that focuses on the result of human interaction with the land. ‘Changing Perceptions of the American Landscape,’ is presented in conjunction with the Environmental Theme Semester. The exhibition will continue through Feb. 27 and…
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February 11, 1998
The University Record, February 11, 1998 The entrance to the Michigan League garden got a seasonal trim over the Thanksgiving break, thanks to the Friends of the Michigan League. The entranceway was becoming overgrown (at top), but a professional clip or two in the right places will make it bright and welcoming in the spring.…
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February 4, 1998
The University Record, February 4, 1998 Workshop participants get a feel for ‘moleskin,’ one of the newest incarnations of polyester that blends the synthetic fiber with natural ones for a softer texture and easy fall. Linda Rains, Alumni Association program manager, models the look in business-casual wear from Casual Corner. By Paula Saha From boardroom…
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February 4, 1998
The University Record, February 4, 1998 By Kerry Colligan Last fall, the International Institute opened the U.S. Secretariat, a satellite office of the International Centre for African Music and Dance (ICAMD) located at the University of Ghana, Legon. The Secretariat is the only office of its kind in the United States, according to Nanette de…
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February 4, 1998
The University Record, February 4, 1998 Griffiths By Kerry Colligan The Information Technology Strategic Directions Group was formed to draw up a technology plan applicable Universitywide. The committee, including Jose-Marie Griffiths, University chief information officer and executive director of the Information Technology Division (ITD), and others is “taking a higher level look at information technology…
