History
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January 11, 2021
This Week in U-M History — Jan. 11-17
A Jan. 11, 1939, power outage at the Michigan Union left faculty members playing cards by candlelight. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Jan. 11-17.
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December 7, 2020
This Week in U-M History — Dec. 7-13
On Dec. 11, 1972, students locked lips at South Quad for the second annual “kissing contest.” Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Dec. 7-13.
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November 23, 2020
This Week in U-M History — Nov. 23-29
On Nov. 25, 1952, university cooks prepared turkeys to serve to students staying on campus. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Nov. 23-29.
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November 16, 2020
This Week in U-M History — Nov. 16-22
On Nov. 18, 1999, former President Gerald R. Ford returned to campus for the naming of the School of Public Policy in his honor. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Nov. 16-22.
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November 9, 2020
This Week in U-M History — Nov. 9-15
On Nov. 14, 1958, alumnus Chalmers “Bump” Elliott was named head football coach, replacing Bennie Oosterbaan. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Nov. 9-15.
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November 2, 2020
This Week in U-M History — Nov. 2-8
On Nov. 5, 1962, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. spent the day on U-M’s campus. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Nov. 2-8. Click the photo and expand your browser window to view a larger version.
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October 26, 2020
This Week in U-M History — Oct. 26-Nov. 1
On Oct. 31, 1914, the Michigan Marching Band formed a block “M” while performing at Harvard Stadium. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1.
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October 19, 2020
This Week in U-M History — Oct. 19-25
Business Dean B. Joseph White was named interim president on Oct. 19, 2001, after Lee C. Bollinger resigned. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Oct. 12-18.
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October 12, 2020
This Week in U-M History — Oct. 12-18
On Oct. 17, 1918, President Harry B. Hutchins issued a campuswide order to wear face masks to combat the influenza pandemic. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Oct. 12-18.
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October 5, 2020
This Week in U-M History — Oct. 5-11
On Oct. 5, 1978, Hazel “Doc” Losh, one of U-M’s most popular professors, died at age 80. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Oct. 5-11.
