November 10, 2008
Ann Arbor native Kenneth (Ken) Magee has been named the next executive director of the Department of Public Safety (DPS), beginning Nov. 14. “As the executive director of DPS, Ken will be responsible for assuming a leadership role in the development and application of policies and procedures for crime prevention, loss prevention, law enforcement, and…
November 10, 2008
Elizabeth Smiley, a research laboratory specialist in the department of Cell and Molecular Biology at the Medical School, died Oct. 28 after a long battle with cancer. She was 56. “Beth was independent, a tad stubborn, centered, inquisitive, stalwart in the face of adversity, practical and caring,” says her sister Jeannie Colling. “She had a…
November 10, 2008
Campus leaders annually remind the community of the University’s severe weather policy, which encourages all employees to make a reasonable effort to report to work as scheduled. Because most students live on campus, officials will attempt to keep the University open for classes and maintain regular operations during severe weather. If operations are being maintained…
November 10, 2008
Police Beat is a monthly feature of the University Record. The next installment will be November 17.
November 10, 2008
The University is collaborating with seven universities to offer training and resources through a new national institute to improve child welfare. The U.S. Children’s Bureau (Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services) awarded a five-year, $16.5 million grant to fund the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute. The funding comes as many…
November 10, 2008
Philip Ray makes an effort to ride his bike to work every day. Because he lives only three miles from campus, the Information Technology (IT) manager at the School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE) easily can commute on two wheels. Sharing similar environmental values with SNRE, Ray also saves gas with his frequent bike…
November 10, 2008
November marks the celebrated rivalry between U-M and Ohio State — not just on the football field, but also in donating blood during the 27th annual Blood Battle through Nov. 21. An American Red Cross worker, above left, speaks with LSA undergraduate student Brittany Quinn as she gives blood. Lightning Love band members, below left,…
November 10, 2008
When Stockwell Hall reopens next fall after extensive renovations, it will offer upgraded facilities and new community spaces. The amenities, abundance of single rooms and campus location also will provide an appealing choice for returning students — regardless of gender. Since opening in 1940, Stockwell has been a distinctive home on campus for women only.…
November 10, 2008
As part of the University’s commitment to help faculty members and staff meet the challenge of balancing work obligations with family commitments, the U-M Work/Life Resource Center again is offering “Kids Kare at Home.” The program provides an emergency back-up option when regular childcare is unavailable. For example, when a child needs to stay home…
November 10, 2008
Michigan voters elected incumbent Laurence Deitch and Denise Ilitch, both Democrats, to serve eight-year terms on the Board of Regents. Out of 8,306,389 votes cast statewide, Ilitch received 29 percent of the vote and Deitch garnered 25.5 percent. Kalamazoo Republican Susan Brown finished third of nine candidates with 21 percent of the vote. Deitch has…
