Bicentennial
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January 23, 2017
U-M defines principles, process for building renaming requests
The university has concluded a thoughtful, yearlong review of how it would handle requests to reconsider the historical names of buildings on the Ann Arbor campus.
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January 23, 2017
First President’s Bicentennial Colloquium to discuss community
The first of three bicentennial colloquia hosted by President Mark Schlissel will feature a discussion between U.S. Justice Sonia Sotomayor and German Justice Susanne Baer.
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January 9, 2017
First LSA bicentennial symposium to host author Colson Whitehead
LSA will launch the first of five symposia centered on the history of U-M, its relationship with the community and world, and its social and cultural impact later this week.
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January 9, 2017
PSA kicks off U-M bicentennial with a historic look back
U-M has begun its yearlong bicentennial celebration with the launch of a new public service announcement highlighting the history, future and significance of the university.
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November 22, 2016
Nominations sought for UpstART 200 bicentennial project
The UpstART 200 Bicentennial Planning Committee is looking for up to 200 examples from U-M’s art, design, architecture and cultural collections that will inspire new creative projects.
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November 15, 2016
University plans special commencement ceremonies for 200th year
To celebrate U-M’s 200th birthday, campus leaders are planning special spring and winter commencement ceremonies to celebrate the graduating classes of 2017 and honor the university’s contributions.
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October 31, 2016
Discussion examines bargain between research universities, society
The leaders of many of the most prestigious universities in the world will convene during U-M’s bicentennial year to discuss and debate the public mission — and the public’s support — of research universities.
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October 31, 2016
Final colloquium looks to future of university with design competition
How will U-M look and function in 2067? That is for today’s community to envision as part of the university’s bicentennial celebration.
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October 31, 2016
LSA bicentennial theme semesters to examine U-M’s past, present and future
To celebrate the university’s 200th birthday, LSA will dedicate its winter and fall 2017 semesters to exploring the history and future of U-M through its people and their impact on the world.
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October 31, 2016
Bicentennial merchandise proceeds to support student scholarships
Maize-and-blue merchandise that promotes U-M’s first 200 years will help support students enrolled in Michigan’s third century of teaching and research.
