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May 9, 1994
U-M astronomer Richard G. Teske emphasizes that it is dangerous to look directly at the sun and moon while observing the eclipse. The sun’s surface is so bright that even a brief glance might permanently impair vision. “Even if you observe through something dark like multiple sunglasses or stacked photographic negatives, you are taking a…
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May 9, 1994
Moody receives Northwestern University alumni award Charles D. Moody Sr., executive director of the South Africa Initiative Office (SAIO), recently received the 1994 Merit Award from the Northwestern University Alumni Association. The award is presented to alumni who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in a profession, field or endeavor. Moody is recognized for his work in…
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May 9, 1994
Patricia Mische, director of Global Education Associates of New York City, will give the Merrill Lecture at 8:30 p.m. Wed. (May 11) in Rackham Amphitheater. Her topic is “Religion’s Contribution to a Culture of Peace.” Refreshments will be served at 7:30 p.m. Mische, a leader and participant in a number of international movements for peace,…
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May 9, 1994
By Mary Jo Frank Human Resources & Affirmative Action (HR/AA) will move to Wolverine Tower this month, along with Payroll and the Benefits Office. HR/AA will move into 39,000 square feet of space, including a portion of the Low Rise, half of the second floor and the entire fourth floor of Wolverine Tower, an 11-story…
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May 9, 1994
Act now to continue benefits coverage University contributions to health, dental and life insurance benefits for staff with close-ended funding are not available to those individuals during the summer months. Coverage will cease unless action to continue coverage is taken by affected staff members. Group Coverage can be retained if staff members pay 100 percent…
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May 9, 1994
By Mary Jo Frank Henry D. Baier will become the University’s director of Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (OSEH), effective June 1. Baier, coordinator of the OSEH’s hazardous materials unit since January 1992, will succeed Kenneth C. Schatzle, who retires June 30. OSEH, with 52 employees, is responsible for laboratory safety and industrial hygiene, radiation…
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May 9, 1994
To speed up delivery of campus mail to Wolverine Tower offices, drop boxes will be installed at eight locations for deposit of mail for departments at Wolverine Tower. Mail will be picked up from these drop boxes every two hours. The drop boxes, a neutral putty color, will hang on a wall and be clearly…
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May 9, 1994
By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services U-M physicists helped make history on April 26 when scientists working at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory announced evidence for the elusive top quark, which researchers around the world have been searching for since 1977. Even though the announcement presented evidence, not a conclusive discovery, it was enough to…
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May 9, 1994
President James J. Duderstadt will recommend to the Regents at their May meeting the appointment of Charlie Nelms, chancellor of Indiana University East, as chancellor at U-M-Flint. If the Regents approve the appointment, Nelms will begin his new duties Aug. 1. Nelms will succeed Clinton B. Jones as Flint chancellor, who is returning to teaching…
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May 9, 1994
Staff members who wish to add a newborn child or new spouse to their insurance benefits need to act quickly and should contact the Benefits Office as soon as possible for forms. They will be asked to complete a Health Insurance Change Form to add the new baby or spouse. The completed form must include…
