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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 The University will close its five-year, $1 billion capital campaign with celebration activities across campus Sept. 25-27. With two exceptions, the events are by invitation only. Activities related to the dedication of Tisch Hall and the Tisch Tennis Facility (see related article) and open houses and tours of campaign-funded…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 Amos By Jane R. Elgass Mark your calendar now and plan to attend the “UMatter” program 2:30-5 p.m. Oct. 1 at Crisler Arena. The annual program, titled “Tailgate for Champions,” is designed “to formally acknowledge the contributions of all U-M staff members and to publicly honor a number of…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 At last week’s dedication of the Center for Learning through Community Sevice, Director Barry Checkoway (left) paid tribute to the thousands of U-M students who have participated in community service programs over the years. Eli Segal (right) was one of those students. Now chair of the board of the…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 By Rebecca A. Doyle DPS seeks help to identify man Department of Public Safety (DPS) Capt. James Smiley is asking anyone who has any information about a 45- to 55-year-old man admitted to the Medical Center last week to call DPS at 763-1131. The white male is 6’4″ tall,…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 EPA Solicits Grant Applications in Support of Science to Achieve Results Program The EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) is announcing the first phase of its 1998 Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Grants Program. ORD is requesting applications in three areas: Exploratory Environmental Research (Environmental Biology, deadline: March…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 By Rebecca A. Doyle Rain, snow, sleet and hail might not keep United States Postal Service carriers from delivering the mail, but they can certainly slow it down. Referred to as “snail mail” by a population that has become used to zapping through cyberspace at the speed of light,…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 From the Institute for the Humanities The Institute for the Humanities will host a varied group of visiting fellows in the coming academic year, according to Thomas Trautmann, newly appointed director of the Institute. “It is a pleasure to be able to bring distinguished scholars such as these to…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 Running back Chris Howard, jumping into the end zone, scored one of four touchdowns in the Wolverines’ opening-season victory over Colorado, 27-3. Photo by Bob Kalmbach
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 This marble sculpture of Nydia, the Blind Flower Girl of Pompeii, by Randolph Rogers, was commissioned by the University in 1858. It is on display in the Museum of Art’s rotunda. Photo courtesy Bentley Historical Libraryt> By Patricia S. Whitesell Did you know that the sculpture of Nydia, on…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 By Kerry Colligan “We’re well on the road to a successful transition. Now, our efforts should focus on stewardship,” LSA Dean Edie N. Goldenberg said in her annual address to LSA faculty at their Sept. 8 meeting. Goldenberg said faculty and staff in the College should be proud of…
