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September 8, 1992
By Terry Gallagher News and Information Services “Less is more,” the credo adopted by modernist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, might describe plans to consolidate campus programs that focus on urban and regional planning. In July, the University’s doctoral program in Urban, Technological and Environmental Planning (UTEP) merged with the urban planning program in…
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September 8, 1992
Margaret Bradley-Doppes, associate athletic director, is seeking volunteers for a new mentoring program for women student athletes. In a letter to members of the University community, Bradley-Doppes states: “As you are aware, the first two years of college can be difficult. Many adjustments must be made in order to be both a successful student and…
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September 8, 1992
The appointment of an 11-member Search Advisory Committee for the Vice Provost for Academic and Multicultural Affairs has been announced by Provost Gilbert R. Whitaker Jr. It will be chaired by Harold R. Johnson, dean of the School of Social Work. At their first meeting, Sept. 16, the members will review a draft job description…
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September 8, 1992
Music, films, lectures, poetry and theater will be featured as part of the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Sept. 15–Oct. 17. This year’s theme is “500 Years After: the Emergence of a Cultural Mosaic.” Highlights include presentations by U.S. Surgeon General Antonia Novello, Chicana author and poet Ana Castillo, and a Latino extravaganza with performances by…
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September 8, 1992
By Laurie Fenlason Office of University Relations Sandbox bullies, even as young as ages four and five, are likely to suffer long-term peer rejection and carry undeserved reputations as troublemakers if parents and teachers fail to act quickly, a U-M study suggests. The critical window for reversing anti-social behavior, according to the researcher, occurs during…
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September 8, 1992
With the departure to Ohio State of Jerry A. May, associate vice president for development, a number of personnel changes have been made in the development office as the University prepares to launch its new major fund-raising effort. Four present development staff members have assumed new responsibilities and two other persons have joined the development…
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September 8, 1992
The following letter from Travel Services was sent to University employees who hold corporate charge cards. Recently you may have received a renewal card for the University’s corporate card program with American Express, which was cancelled earlier this year. The University and American Express have been in negotiations for the past several months in an…
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September 8, 1992
Turner Geriatric Services’ Learning in Retirement program will offer its annual Distinguished Lecturer Series and a second lecture series titled “The Theatre” this fall at the Kellogg Eye Center Auditorium, 990 Wall St. The Distinguished Lecturer Series (10 a.m. on Tuesdays) begins Sept. 15 with David A. August, assistant professor of surgery, discussing “AIDS—Personal Dilemmas,…
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September 8, 1992
By Jane R. Elgass A $500,000 contribution from CBS correspondent and U-M alumnus Mike Wallace to purchase a “home” for the Journalism Fellows Program has capped “an astounding year” for the program’s fund-raising efforts, says Director Charles R. Eisendrath, who also is associate professor of journalism. The U-M program is one of three nationwide—the others…
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September 8, 1992
By Mary Jo Frank From budget decisions that include tuition increases and a salary freeze for most employees to discovery of 11,000-year-old mastodon tracks, this summer has been a busy one for the U-M. For faculty and staff who were away, the Record offers its annual summer news roundup. $630 million budget calls for tuition…
