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October 1, 1996
The University Record, October 1, 1996 October Visiting Writers series begins Saturday Author Stuart Dybeck and poets Alice Fulton, a U-M English professor, and Kathleen Halme, a U-M alumna, will present their works during the University’s October Visiting Writers Series. Sponsored by the Department of English and Borders Books and Music, the series features fiction…
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October 1, 1996
The University Record, October 1, 1996 News correspondent John Hockenberry will kick off Investing in Ability Week By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Emmy Award-winning news correspondent John Hockenberry of “Dateline NBC” and the new MSNBC news network will share his experiences as a broadcast journalist and paraplegic in a campus talk 8 p.m.…
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October 1, 1996
The University Record, October 1, 1996 FACULTY AWARDS Photos by Bob Kalmbach Philip H. Bucksbaum, Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award Philip H. Bucksbaum ranks among the elite in the field of atomic-optical physics. His work is characterized by a blend of deep theoretical understanding, technological innovation, and an intellectual boldness that moves him into exciting new…
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October 1, 1996
The University Record, October 1, 1996 Five renovation projects are given the go-ahead Renovation projects approved by the Regents at their September meeting include: A $314,500 project for the tunnel between the Central Power Plant and the Rackham Building will include replacing the expansion joints in the low pressure and high pressure steam lines. The…
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October 1, 1996
The University Record, October 1, 1996 Eighteen faculty members receive emeritus status Eighteen faculty members were given the emeritus title by the the Regents at their September meeting. Those retiring are Harold E. Arnett, professor of accounting; Richard E. Corpron, professor of dentistry and the Marcus L. Ward Professor of Dentistry; Raymond E. Counsell, professor…
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October 1, 1996
The University Record, October 1, 1996 Athletic Department financially independent from U, Regents told By Julie A. Peterson News and Information Services The U-M Athletic Department is one of the few major collegiate sports programs to operate without subsidies from the University, Athletic Director M. Joseph Roberson told the Board of Regents Sept. 20 in…
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October 1, 1996
The University Record, October 1, 1996 Birthday bash attracts partygoers Storyteller Trudy Bulkley regaled children of all ages with stories about elephants at the Museum of Art’s 50th birthday party Sept. 22. Approximately 1,700 attended the party that featured behind-the-scene tours of the Museum, music by the Olivia Street Stompers, balloons and games for the…
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October 1, 1996
The University Record, October 1, 1996 Fifteen faculty will be honored at Oct. 7 program Fifteen faculty members will receive awards at 4 p.m. Oct. 7, recognizing their teaching, service and other achievements. The 4 p.m. program in Rackham Amphitheatre will be followed by a 5 p.m. reception in the Assembly Hall. Amoco Foundation Awards,…
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October 1, 1996
The University Record, October 1, 1996 Child care programs on the move The Pound House Children’s Center and the Children’s Center for Working Families have both completed the move to 610 and 617 S. Forest St., named the Towsley Center for Children. Both programs have their own space and remain individual programs, but share the…
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October 1, 1996
The University Record, October 1, 1996 Open enrollment begins Oct. 14 By Sue Lowe Benefits Office Open Enrollment for University benefits will be held Oct. 14-Nov. 1. Choices made during Open Enrollment will take effect Jan. 1, 1997. As in the past, faculty and staff will enroll on the Benefits Enrollment Line (BEL). Retirees, employees…
