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January 28, 1998
The University Record, January 28, 1998 Nelms From Donna L. Ullrich, U-M-Flint, and DeAnna J. Hines, Indiana University Charlie Nelms, chancellor at U-M-Flint since 1994, has been appointed assistant to the president at Indiana University, with responsibilities focusing on the areas of diversity and undergraduate retention. Nelms told President Lee C. Bollinger early last week…
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January 28, 1998
The University Record, January 28, 1998 William A. Jenkins William A. Jenkins, chancellor emeritus of the U-M-Dearborn, died of pneumonia Jan. 20 in Wisconsin. He was 75. Jenkins served as Dearborn’s chancellor from 1980 to 1988. During his tenure as the campus’s second chancellor, U-M-Dearborn grew from 6,000 students to 7,316 students. and the campus…
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January 28, 1998
The University Record, January 28, 1998 Clarence Page was the featured speaker at the Business School’s commemoration of Martin Luther King Day. Photo by Bob Kalmbach Columnist Clarence Page addressed a standing-room-only audience in Hale Auditorium. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Kerry Colligan “What is so great about Martin Luther King is that he provided…
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January 28, 1998
The University Record, January 28, 1998 Jay Marsh (left), Rick Minton and Dave Pendorf move fittings in the tunnels, demonstrating the cramped space. All photos courtesy Bill Fink, Plant Operations Joe Fleming (left) and Ishmael Pickelsheimer check out some of the fittings they will put in place. Mike Klapperich (left) and Jim Reeves team up…
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January 28, 1998
The University Record, January 28, 1998 Alcock Wooley By Wono LeeNews and Information Services Two faculty members–Susan E. Alcock and Trevor D. Wooley–will receive the Henry Russel Award. The annual award is given to young faculty members for scholarly achievement and promise. It will be presented March 10, followed by the annual Henry Russel Lecture…
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January 28, 1998
The University Record, January 28, 1998 The M-Pathways project and other initiatives across campus will likely take care of the year 2000 computer problem, but those using ‘home-grown’ computer programs will need to assess if repairing the old is easier than switching to new. Photo Services file photo by Bob Kalmbach Editor’s Note: This is…
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January 28, 1998
The University Record, January 28, 1998 Through songs and role-playing, participants learned about the life and legacy of Rosa Parks at ‘Symposium Storytelling,’ part of the U-M’s 1998 MLK Symposium. The sessions were facilitated by Josh White Jr. and Randi Douglas of ‘Detroit Storyliving,’ a group which travels to different schools and organizations and helps…
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January 28, 1998
The University Record, January 28, 1998 On Jan. 28, 1973, students living in West Quad and other residence halls on campus were asked to disconnect refrigerators, hair dryers and corn poppers to help in U-M’s energy conservation effort during the power crisis. Students also were asked to close windows, turn off unnecessary lights and cut…
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January 28, 1998
The University Record, January 28, 1998 Native American leader John Trudell was the first speaker in the Martin Luther King Day Symposium. Photo by Bob Kalmbach By Joel Seguine University Relations The spirit of The People was invoked by a ceremonial drum and a blessing before a powerful presentation by Native American leader John Trudell…
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January 28, 1998
The University Record, January 28, 1998 By Jane R. Elgass The lawsuit brought against the University for its undergraduate admissions practices is “not a matter of small moment” and the issues surrounding it “go to the heart of the values of the University of Michigan,” President Lee C. Bollinger told those attending the Association of…
