Campus News

  1. March 16, 2009

    Police Beat

    February crime map > Police warn North Campus about thefts from vehicles The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is alerting students, staff, faculty and residents of North Campus that several thefts from vehicles recently have been reported. In all cases, global positioning systems and other small electronic devices had been left in view, then side…
  2. March 16, 2009

    Obituaries

    Merla Wolk Merla Wolk, a senior lecturer in the Department of English Language and Literature, died Feb. 10. Wolk received her doctorate in English from Wayne State University in 1981. She joined U-M as a lecturer in 1986 and continued to teach until shortly before her death. In 2002 she was awarded the distinction of…
  3. March 9, 2009

    Police Beat

    Police Beat is a monthly feature. The next publication date is March 16.
  4. March 9, 2009

    Obituaries

    Thomas McClure Tom McClure, emeritus professor of art, died Feb. 11 at Glacier Hills Nursing Home. He was 88. McClure was a well-known sculptor and artist. He taught at U-M for more than 30 years. His work can be seen in many museums including the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), the Syracuse Museum of Fine…
  5. March 2, 2009

    Police Beat

    Police Beat is a monthly feature. The next publication date is March 16.
  6. March 2, 2009

    Obituaries

    Thomas McClure Tom McClure, emeritus professor of art, died Feb. 11 at Glacier Hills Nursing Home. He was 88. McClure was a well-known sculptor and artist. He taught at U-M for more than 30 years. His work can be seen in many museums including the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), the Syracuse Museum of Fine…
  7. March 2, 2009

    Regents Roundup

    Residential College auditorium to be renovated A $2.1 million renovation is planned for the Residential College auditorium addition to East Quad. The project, funded by LSA, will provide technology, lighting and seating upgrades, create a second fire exit, improve accessibility, and increase the efficiency of the air handling system. The project is expected to be…
  8. February 16, 2009

    Obituaries

    Faith Vlcek Faith Vlcek, a University employee for more than 10 years, was killed Feb. 10 in a car accident. Vlcek was as a program administrator for the International Policy Center at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Prior to joining the Ford School in 2007, she worked at the Stephen M. Ross…
  9. February 16, 2009

    Regents Roundup

    B The following items were approved by the Board of Regents at its Feb. 19 meeting. Residential College auditorium to be renovated A $2.1 million renovation is planned for the Residential College auditorium addition to East Quad. The project, funded by LSA, will provide technology, lighting and seating upgrades, create a second fire exit, improve…
  10. February 16, 2009

    Police Beat

    January 2009 crime map > Computer taken from Oxford Housing office A computer, monitor and speakers were reported stolen Jan. 4 from an office in Oxford Housing. It appeared likely that entry was gained through an outside window sometime during the holiday break. No suspects have been identified Napkin fire results in minor damage Napkins…