April 27, 2009
Ricardo Montalbán was one of the best-known, Mexican-born Hollywood actors of all time. He is remembered in several key roles: mysterious Mr. Roarke of “Fantasy Island,” epic tyrant Khan Noonien Singh of “Star Trek,” the quintessential Latin lover, and the elegant pitchman with charming Spanish cadences for the Chrysler Cordoba’s “soft Corinthian leather.” (Photo by…
April 27, 2009
U-M plans to discontinue operating Michigan Television (WFUM-TV/Flint) because of revenue shortfalls since 2005 and the need to control the university’s costs in the face of the continuing economic downturn. Member contributions from viewers, along with support from area businesses and foundations, traditionally have provided the largest source of funding for Michigan Television. Over the…
April 27, 2009
From the Record Update All faculty and staff: Because the constantly changing nature of the worldwide swine flu outbreak can create confusion, we want to offer you this update on the university’s response. While it is prudent for each of us to know our role in the university’s pandemic influenza response plan, it’s equally important…
April 27, 2009
Five teaching innovations are being awarded the university’s first Provost’s Teaching Innovation Prize which includes a $5,000 award recognizing the most original approaches to teaching and creativity in the classroom. “It was exciting to learn that there were 103 faculty from 17 schools and colleges nominated for this award,” says Provost Teresa Sullivan. “It is…
April 27, 2009
Awards John Vandermeer, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, Margaret Davis Collegiate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and professor of natural resources and environment, LSA, will receive the 2009 Imes and Moore Faculty Award for exceptional contributions toward recruiting and mentoring graduate students in the natural sciences who come from disadvantaged and non-traditional backgrounds. He will…
April 27, 2009
As spring blooms around the campus, work proceeds on the new North Quad Residential and Academic Complex. The building is expected to house 460 students when it opens in Fall 2010. (Photo by Scott Soderberg, U-M Photo Services)
April 27, 2009
The Record accepts obituaries from University departments, family members and funeral homes acting on behalf of the family. All obituaries must be for active or retired faculty and staff members.
April 20, 2009
Through months of recession, the U.S. economy gained jobs requiring a higher education while shedding millions of low-education jobs, according to the second annual report on the state’s transition to a knowledge-based economy by Michigan Future Inc. and a U-M economist. In the first 13 months of the current recession that began in December 2007,…
April 20, 2009
Related story:Six outstanding seniors share stories of their U-M careers > A few weeks before graduation Elise Shope is on her way to the next stage of her life — in New York City. Elise Shope has been a standout student at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance. (Photo by Frank Provenzano) Since arriving…
April 20, 2009
Planning a university budget in times of economic stress is a daunting task rife with uncertainty. U-M officials are reaching out to the campus community to shed light on the process. In meetings last week with student and faculty groups, President Mary Sue Coleman and Provost Teresa Sullivan offered their outlook for the 2009-10 fiscal…
