March 15, 1993
“Did you know that Louis Elbel was a 21-year-old junior when he wrote ‘The Victors’ nearly 100 years ago?” asks the Men’s Glee Club. In fact, says Jeff Marx, most of the Michigan favorites are songs written by undergraduate students to express school spirit and pride. The Men’s Glee Club is sponsoring a contest for…
March 15, 1993
Editor’s Note: The following actions were taken by the Board of Regents at its March meeting. Four new faculty appointed The following faculty appointments, with tenure, were approved: John F. Cherry, a faculty member at the University of Cambridge, will become professor of classical archaeology and Greek, effective Sept. 1. Regina Morantz-Sanchez, a faculty member…
March 15, 1993
March 25 (Thursday) 9:30–11:30 a.m.— Mud Pies: A Children’s Hands-On Demonstration Noon–Backyard Tree and Shrub Care 1:30 p.m.—Gifts from Your Garden: Seasonal Ideas for Decorations and Keepsakes 3 p.m.—Native Plants for Wetlands, Ponds and Bog Gardens 4:30 p.m.—The Best Perennials for You 6 p.m.—Wild and Free Flower Arranging 7:30 p.m.—Master Planning Your Yard March 26…
March 15, 1993
The Regents approved the establishment of the G. Lawton and Louise G. Johnson Professorship of Engineering in the College of Engineering at their March meeting. “This professorship will be supported by a trust in the amount of $1 million, which was transferred to the University by Louise G. Johnson in 1990,” said Dean Peter M.…
March 15, 1993
By Terry Gallagher U-M-Dearborn Public Relations “An interactive university, responsive to the needs of the region,” is how James C. Renick describes the U-M-Dearborn. “We’re working to provide an intellectual center for this region and to apply brainpower to the processes that build our communities.” Renick became chancellor of the 8,000-student campus in January, succeeding…
March 15, 1993
By Mary Jo Frank 2 employees caught writing fake travel advances A 44-year old student services associate in Medical Administration and a 27-year old program coordinator in the College of Pharmacy were arrested Feb. 12 on charges of embezzlement over $100. The women were arraigned that day in Ann Arbor’s 15th District court. The cases…
March 15, 1993
Albright named Composer of the Year William Albright, professor of composition, has been named the 1993 Composer of the Year by the American Guild of Organists. Albright was lauded as an “outstanding musician who has distinguished himself as composer, performer, teacher and visionary, contributing in so many ways to the field of music in the…
March 15, 1993
By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services Nutrition researchers at the U-M and University of California, Los Angeles, have found another reason why health-conscious consumers might consider adding a beta-carotene capsule to round out a balanced diet that includes raw fruits and vegetables. “Clinical studies show that beta-carotene in the pure supplement form is absorbed…
March 15, 1993
A proposed conflict of interest policy for Regents and Executive Officers garnered support from the Regents at their March meeting. The General Counsel’s office was advised to revise the draft slightly to indicate that it sets standards of disclosure beyond those of state statute and to proceed with the normal Regent Bylaw approval process, which…
March 15, 1993
The U-M Information Technology Policy Committee will hold a public comment session 4:30–5:30 p.m. Wednesday (March 17) in the West Conference Room, fourth floor, Rackham Building, to gather ideas regarding current and needed policy in support of the U-M’s electronic community. All interested faculty, staff and students are invited to share their comments with the…
