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June 6, 1994
Philosophy Prof. Lawrence Sklar will become the first holder of the James B. and Grace J. Nelson Professorship of Philosophy. His appointment, effective Sept. 1, was approved by the Regents at their May meeting. “A person of outstanding reputation for learning and teaching ability in philosophy is being appointed to the Nelson Professorship,” said LS&A…
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June 6, 1994
By Mary Jo Frank Self awareness, vision, purpose, commitment and making a contribution are the keys to becoming a confident, empowered person, according to Oscar L. Britton. In his keynote speech at the Workplace of the ’90s, Britton urged the more than 660 participants attending the May 24 program at the Michigan League to rely…
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June 6, 1994
By Diane Swanbrow News and Information Services As workloads have increased throughout the ’90s, so has the level of job stress. Kristen Storey, a staff development assistant at Human Resource Development, and Minda Hart, the owner of Earth Wisdom Music in Ann Arbor, offered a workshop on conventional and unconventional stress reduction strategies. The Michigan…
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June 6, 1994
More than 200 staff were nominated by peers, faculty and students for Staff Recognition Awards presented for the first time at the Workplace of the ’90s Conference May 24–25. The winners are: Katrina Ward Hope, basic science administrator in biological chemistry at the Medical School, who received the Distinguished Service Award; Leah J. Long, administrative…
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May 23, 1994
Several changes have been made to the men’s restrooms in Mason Hall. The changes, recommended by a committee formed early in 1994 to address the problem of sexual activity in the restroom facilities, are intended to protect the health, safety and privacy of students, staff and faculty. Among the changes: Stall doors in the ground-,…
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May 23, 1994
By Terry Gallagher U-M-Dearborn U-M-Dearborn’s School of Engineering has received a one-year grant of $250,000 from Ford Motor Co. The grant will support the Center for Engineering Education and Practice, an innovative program that incorporates practical experiences and traditional educational methods to help students develop proficiency in engineering practice, design, innovation and concepts of manufacturing…
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May 23, 1994
Editor’s Note: The following books have been published by the U-M Press. The American Poet at the Movies: A Critical History by Laurence Goldstein, professor of English. Goldstein offers us a new take on the history of 20th-century poetry. He proceeds chronologically and thematically, remarking on Hart Crane’s impressions of Charlie Chaplin, Delmore Schwartz’s and…
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May 23, 1994
By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services Students, staff, faculty and campus visitors are urged to take extra safety precautions until the alleged serial rapist, who is believed to have attacked a number of Ann Arbor women over the past two years, is apprehended. On May 7, Christine Ann Gailbreath, a member of the Office…
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May 23, 1994
By Mary Jo Frank Violence in the workplace can range from chronic irritability on the part of an employee to occupational homicide. Some 70 LS&A key departmental administrators last Tuesday learned tips on possible predictors of violence in the workplace and ways to defuse potential problems before they explode. “Our society has become very, very…
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May 23, 1994
Be aware of your surroundings and trust your intuition. Walk near a curb or down the middle of the street when sidewalks are dark. Watch for lighted houses or businesses where you could seek help in an emergency. Wear shoes you can run in. Walk briskly and confidently. Vary your usual route. Carry a whistle…
