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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…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 Richard Booker Brandt, professor emeritus of philosophy, died here Sept. 10. He was 86 years old. Considered one of the most influential moral philosophers of the second half of the 20th century, Brandt was the author of nearly 100 articles and six books, including A Theory of the Good…
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September 17, 1997
The University Record, September 17, 1997 From the Benefits Office Open Enrollment Education Week is Oct. 6-10. That week, more than 30 Open Enrollment presentations are scheduled to provide an opportunity for faculty and staff to learn about “what’s new” for Open Enrollment this year. Choose a presentation time and location that is convenient for…
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September 10, 1997
The University Record, September 10, 1997 By Pete Barkey Medical Center Public Relations Could the way people sleep cause the excruciatingly painful disorder known as cluster headaches? That question is being examined by researchers at the Medical Center’s Sleep Disorders Clinic. Ronald D. Chervin, assistant professor of neurology, and Sarah T. Nath, clinical neurophysiology fellow,…
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September 10, 1997
The University Record, September 10, 1997 Researchers found that older white men were more likely to receive help fixing meals, shopping and taking medication than older Black males or white females. Photo by Rebecca A. Doyle By Diane Swanbrow News and Information Services Older white men are about four times as likely as older Black…
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September 10, 1997
The University Record, September 10, 1997 ‘Learn everything you can because you never know when you’ll need it,’ urged Shirley Verrett, School of Music professor and faculty speaker at the New Student Convocation Sept. 2 in Hill Auditorium. Verrett punctuated her speech with anecdotes and snippets of song from her career as a renowned international…
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September 10, 1997
Festivities feature academic procession through Central Campus, 5K walk/run Lee C. Bollinger and Jean Magnano Bollinger at the Nov. 12, 1996, Regents’ meeting at which he was named president. Photo by Bob Kalmbach ‘Fanfare for a new president’ Special book prepared for signing during ceremony Broadway Bridges special design project part of community program Art,…
