October 4, 1993
Adam A. Christman Adam A. Christman, professor emeritus of biological chemistry, died Sept. 23 at Glacier Hills Nursing Center. He was 97. He joined the U-M in 1922 as an instructor, became assistant professor in 1925, associate professor in 1930 and professor in 1946. He retired in 1966. Christman received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry…
October 4, 1993
Richard W. Bailey, University of Michigan Press Book Award As associate editor of The Oxford Companion to the English Language, and author of such works as Dictionaries of English and Varieties of Present-Day English, Richard Bailey has once again drawn on his vast expertise in the English language to write Images of English: A Cultural…
October 4, 1993
Dimitri N. Coucouvanis, Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award Dimitri Coucouvanis’ investigations in pure and inorganic chemistry have made a significant impact on our understanding of how biological molecules function. He has pioneered methods for the assembly of a large number of different metal compounds, helping to establish their fundamental chemistry. Many of these molecules are important…
October 4, 1993
Hazel Rose Markus, Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award A recent citation index study reported that, over a ten-year period, Hazel Markus’ publications have had more impact than those of any other social psychologist. As one reviewer observed, there is “no need to write a long letter about Hazel Markus. She is so outstanding that it can…
October 4, 1993
By Mary Jo Frank Efficient, yet patient and kind. The type of person you hope will answer the phone when you call your doctor’s office. The description fits Marty Davis-Merritts, research secretary in the Medical School’s Simpson Memorial Institute. Not surprisingly, patient contact is her favorite part of the job, says Davis-Merritts, who has worked…
October 4, 1993
Investing in Ability Week, Oct. 3–9, is set aside in Michigan to promote employment of those with disabilities, encouraging employers and the public to focus on a person’s abilities rather than disabilities. The U-M will celebrate the week with public events: Oct. 4 10 a.m., Council for Disability Concerns meeting, Regents Room, Fleming Administration Building.…
October 4, 1993
By Theodosia Spaeth Medical Center Public Relations The Cancer Center and Geriatrics Center Building now under construction at the Medical Center will “bring the fruits of research to the bedside,” said George D. Zuidema, vice provost for medical affairs at last week’s ground-breaking ceremonies. Zuidema and several other University dignitaries joined guest speaker and U-M…
September 13, 1993
By Jane R. Elgass “Lighten up and learn to enjoy this place.” “Inject a a bit of adventure in what you do.” “The feelings of anxiety that you have are those you should have at the beginning of a new phase of your life.” “Take some risks.” “Let yourself learn about all the ways your…
September 13, 1993
By Jane R. Elgass Though complimented on the outstanding records of achievement they have brought to campus, members of the class of 1997 were told last week by President James J. Duderstadt that despite their obvious academic talents, they “will be greatly challenged by this University. “Nobody ever said that a Michigan education is easy.…
