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July 23, 2001
Irwin M. Rosenstock Irwin M. “Rusty” Rosenstock, professor emeritus of health behavior and health education, passed away June 19. Rosenstock was appointed associate professor in 1961 and professor in 1965. He was instrumental in developing the School of Public Health’s Health Behavior and Health Education research and teaching programs. In 1975, he helped establish the…
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July 23, 2001
By Diane Brown Facilities and Operations Two buildings evacuated after fires Two buildings were evacuated for brief periods in June as a result of small fires. A variable-speed drive for the Dennison Building’s heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system overheated June 6. Faculty and staff were evacuated for less than an hour while the fire was…
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July 23, 2001
Editor’s note: The following actions were taken by the Regents at their July meeting. By Wono Lee, News and Information Servicesand Diane Brown, Facilities and Operations Administrative appointments Frank J. Cianciola, interim associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students, is senior associate vice president for student affairs, effective July 1. Martha S.…
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July 9, 2001
Ralph M. Gibson Ralph M. Gibson, professor emeritus of psychology in pediatrics and communicable diseases, died May 23 at Albert Einstein Hospital in New York after a long illness. He was 76. Gibson retired in 1991 after nearly four decades of service to the University. A native of Cleveland, Gibson received his B.S. and M.S.…
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July 9, 2001
Editor’s Note: The following actions were taken by the Regents at their June meeting. By Wono Lee, News and Information Services and Diane Brown, Facilities and Operations Gifts The Regents accepted a total of $27,016,945 in gifts received by the University during April and May. The total included $17,127,344 from individuals, $2,911,368 from corporations, $3,375,826…
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June 18, 2001
Hyman Kornbluh Hyman Kornbluh, a well-known labor educator and organizer, died peacefully May 25 at his home in Ann Arbor. His inspiring career as an educator and activist focused on workers’ education, leadership and empowerment. For him, education was a means for union members to realize their potential, including participation in decision making and leadership…
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June 18, 2001
By Diane Brown Facilities and Operations Crime alert issued in larceny A crime alert was issued May 24 for unlawful entry and a larceny in Markley Hall. The suspect, who entered a women’s restroom on at least two occasions, was described as a 20-year-old male with short black hair, dark complexion and brown eyes. During…
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June 4, 2001
William B. Stapp William B. Stapp, professor emeritus of resource planning and conservation in the School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE), died May 21 in Ann Arbor in the presence of his family. Considered the founder of environmental education, Stapp spent his career searching for the root causes of environmental issues and helping students…
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May 21, 2001
By Diane Brown Facilities and Operations Three crime alerts were issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in the past month—a reported assault April 4 in West Quad, a reported robbery April 10 in front of Stockwell Hall and a reported strong-arm robbery May 4 on Mason Drive. Results from the investigation of the…
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May 21, 2001
Robert E. Russell Robert E. Russell passed away April 21 after a short illness. Loving husband of Cinda Sue Davis and father of Brian and Lauren, he was born Feb. 10, 1948, in Seattle, Wash. Russell received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington in 1970, and he received his MBA from the U-M…
