Staff Spotlight
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September 10, 2018
Woodworker’s viral creations support humanitarian organization
Matt Thompson was not looking for fame or fortune when he crafted a state of Michigan-themed chair that dispenses beer, but he found himself in the middle of a social media storm after he published two videos that went viral earlier this year.
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July 23, 2018
Recruiting coordinator’s artistic inspirations intertwine with work
As an artist and recruiting coordinator at the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, U-M alumna Juliana Lew says working with prospective U-M students to determine their dreams helps fulfill her own, as their conversations inspire the pieces she creates.
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April 9, 2018
Academic program coordinator is a charitable Ghostbuster
When George Sprague joined the maker movement, it was not anywhere near where it is today. Sprague’s involvement in the do-it-yourself community that incorporates technology in inventions started way before maker culture even had a name.
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February 5, 2018
SEAS graphic artist spent time ‘off the grid’ at Pictured Rocks
While spending three weeks alone in a secluded cabin may seem daunting to some, for Todd Marsee it was the opportunity of a lifetime.
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January 15, 2018
Disney on Ice performer works to reduce childhood obesity
After graduating high school, Brad Newman wasn’t sure about his next step. His path led him to skating with Disney on Ice.
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December 4, 2017
Glass-washer turned lab manager shares tale of triumph
Beginning as a glass-washer at the Life Sciences Institute in 2007, Ulla Lilienthal never would have guessed that 10 years later she would work as a lab manager in LSI.
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November 13, 2017
Data architect is world champion in Ultimate Frisbee
For Richard Eikstadt, a chance encounter with a classmate during his freshman year of college kick-started his journey in the world of professional sports. Eikstadt, a senior data architect in the Pediatric-Nephrology Unit of the Medical School, now plays Ultimate Frisbee competitively on multiple national and international teams.
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November 6, 2017
Media specialist runs award show for bad movies
Matthew Quirk, a multimedia specialist at the History of Art Visual Resources collections, helps run a show on campus called the Smithee Awards, which focuses on the worst of the worst when it comes to film.
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September 11, 2017
Ginsberg employee helps bring together local Ethiopian adoption community
Five years ago, Sara Saylor saw a message in a Facebook group for the local Ethiopian adoption community inquiring about interest in arranging a heritage camp for the kids. Saylor, community engagement lead at the Ginsberg Center, has worked to organize Kamp Kurat every summer since.
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July 5, 2017
Academic adviser helped students get home from Egypt
It was the beginning of 2011, and Sofia Carlsson was on a plane back to the United States after spending a week in Aleppo, Syria, and Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt. Just three days later, the Arab Spring would begin.
