October 2, 1995
The University Record, October 2, 1995 Several weeks ago, a document listing areas on campus that were available for open parking during evening and night hours was inserted in some copies of The University Record . The insert was not one prepared by the Record staff and contained outdated information. The following is an updated…
October 2, 1995
The University Record, October 2, 1995 President James J. Duderstadt announced last Thursday that he will retire from the presidency June 30 and return to the faculty. He has been president since 1988. The president said he chose to make the announcement now to give the Board of Regents ample time to search for a…
October 2, 1995
The University Record, October 2, 1995 REGENTS’ ROUNDUP The Regents approved a number of building and construction projects at their September meeting. They include: Additional space for Kinesiology to be built The Regents approved the proposed construction of additional space for the Division of Kinesiology. “The Division, located in the Central Campus Recreation and Margaret…
September 25, 1995
By Leslie Stainton Museum of Art On Oct. 1, 1–5 p.m., the Museum of Art will host a celebration of Japanese culture to mark the reopening of its Japanese gallery. The free activities will include demonstrations by Ann Arbor resident Kiyoko Ishikawa of the ancient rituals associated with the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, hourly 1–4…
September 25, 1995
By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services Chemistry Prof. Billy Jo Evans is one of eight educators nationwide to receive a 1995 Catalyst Award from the Chemical Manufacturers Association for teaching excellence in chemistry and other science-related fields. The awards program honors college faculty and secondary teachers who inspire students to pursue careers in science,…
September 25, 1995
By Jared Blank The Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) awarded the University its Corporation of the Year Award—Education Sector at a ceremony held last Tuesday evening in Detroit’s Renaissance Center. The award is presented to the company that has “truly served the minority business community by going above and beyond normal requirements and helping…
September 25, 1995
Robert L. Macdonald, professor of neurology and of physiology, will also hold the Russell N. DeJong Professorship of Neurology. The appointment, for five years beginning Aug. 1, 1995, was approved by the Regents at their September meeting. “This professorship was established last May and made possible through funds available from several gift accounts within the…
September 25, 1995
Award-winning Mandarin film comes to Angell Hall “The Day the Sun Turned Cold” will be shown 8 p.m. Fri. (Sept. 29) in Auditorium A, Angell Hall. The film, presented as part of a series sponsored by the Center for Chinese Studies, is a new mystery directed by Yim Ho. It is in Mandarin with English…
September 25, 1995
Editor’s Note: The following actions were taken by the Regents at their September meeting. $31.3 million in gifts accepted The Regents accepted $31,305,501 in gifts in June–August. This includes $12,670,209 from individuals, $7,537,824 from corporations, $7,342,926 from foundations, and $3,754,542 from associations and others. Tenured faculty appointments made Faculty appointments with tenure approved by the…
September 25, 1995
Ward-Ney recognized for design work Janis Ward-Ney, senior graphic artist in the Office of University Relations, U-M-Dearborn, received a Gold Medal from the Detroit Club of Printing House Craftsmen for her design of the 1994 Report of Giving, an annual Office of Development publication that reports on fund-raising activities and lists Dearborn contributors. Parsons receives…
