Staff Spotlight

  1. February 20, 2017

    Professional development mentor shares passion for world travel

    From whale watching in Canada, to strolling by the Eiffel Tower or relaxing in the Caribbean sun, Janice Reuben and her twin sister, Jayne, are no strangers to international travel.

  2. February 6, 2017

    Library staff member creates narrative with card game

    Some people take up golf as a hobby. Robert Havey, who also enjoys time on the links, competitively plays Magic The Gathering. Havey has been playing the competitive card game for 20 years after learning from a neighbor. From then on he was hooked.

  3. January 30, 2017

    Multimedia designer coaches high-intensity fitness program

    After a long day of work, what is better than coming home to relax and unwind? For Julie DuChateau, it’s hitting the gym for a couple dozen pull-ups and a 200-pound-plus deadlift.

  4. January 16, 2017

    UMMA technician preserves art for future generations

    The deterioration and resulting need for preservation of art motivates and inspires Kate Holoka. A fascination with Japanese printmaking has led Holoka to create a home studio with a printing press of her own. 

  5. January 9, 2017

    The Second City alumnus talks comedy and IM sports

    What do you get when you cross stuffed unicorns and recreational athletes? You get Andy Boehnlein, The Second City alumnus and coordinator of intramural sports at U-M.

  6. December 12, 2016

    Graphic designer shares love of classic motorcycles

    Motorcycle enthusiast Julian Weisensel works as the graphic designer for Wolverine Wellness within University Health Service. 

  7. November 14, 2016

    Research coordinator enjoys time on the baseball field

    Any American can relate to the thrill of attending a professional baseball game. However, as a member of the Detroit Tigers’ Energy Squad, Katie Wopinsky can relate more than most.

  8. August 15, 2016

    UMHS registered nurse finds treasure in the ashes of Fort McMurray

    Kevin Leeser took time off from his job as a registered nurse at the University of Michigan Health System to lead volunteers raking through ashes in burned-out basements in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

  9. June 6, 2016

    Heavy equipment mechanic keeps U-M running smoothly

    When the University of Michigan’s biggest machines break down, Heavy Equipment Mechanic Bob Winkler is there to fix them.

  10. May 2, 2016

    LSI contract and grant specialist leads mindful lifestyle

    From his “gentleman’s farm” to his electric car, Todd Brown strives to live a mindful existence. Eight miles outside of Ann Arbor, the contract and grant specialist at the Life Sciences Institute, resides in a quaint house, seated on 10 acres of farmland.