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February 28, 1994
“From Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol: Portraits and Self-Portraits from the University of Michigan Museum of Art,” a collection of prints, drawings and photographs from the Museum’s collection, is on display through March 27 at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. The exhibition is composed of 19th- and 20th-century portraits and self-portraits, and was selected…
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February 28, 1994
By Rebecca A. Doyle The Cognitive Science and Machine Intelligence Laboratory (CSMIL) has opened its doors to groups at the U-M who want to brainstorm solutions to unit problems or use its advanced technology to plan quality management strategies. The Collaboration Technology Suite conference room is equipped with six Macintosh computers, a live board, and…
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February 28, 1994
By Kate Kellogg News and Information Services President Clinton’s recent executive order for federal actions to address environmental injustice validates seven years of work for School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE) faculty members Bunyan Bryant and Paul Mohai. Bryant and Jerry Poje, of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, co-facilitated a symposium that…
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February 28, 1994
By Jane R. Elgass More than 5,000 members of the University community were advised last week by letter that they are members of a pool of potential participants in a telephone survey on the proposed flexible benefits plan. A smaller group of actual participants will be drawn by random sample. The survey, one activity in…
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February 28, 1994
Three members of the College of Engineering have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering. They are Don B. Chaffin, the G. Lawton and Louise G. Johnson Professor of Engineering and professor of industrial and operations engineering; Elmer G. Gilbert, professor of aerospace engineering and of electrical engineering and computer science; and George I.…
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February 28, 1994
The Flexible Benefits Advisory Committee wants to hear from you: David J. Anderson (co-chair), professor of electrical engineering and computer science, 4234 EECS 2112, 763-8040; Fax: 763-8041. Robert Behrens, U-M-Dearborn vice chancellor for business affairs, 1090 Administration Bldg. 1491, Dearborn Campus, 593-5110; Fax: 593-5452. James Christenson, director of plant operations, 326 E. Hoover 1002, 764-3400;…
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February 28, 1994
By Deborah Gilbert News and Information Services U-M scientists studying the loss of stratospheric ozone, the rise in ground-level UV-B radiation, and the impact of UV-B on plants, animals and human health will have some new instruments in their tool kit this spring. In April, the Biological Station in Pellston will join with nine other…
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February 28, 1994
Six faculty members have been named to the Arthur F. Thurnau Professorship which “recognizes and rewards faculty for outstanding contributions to undergraduate education.” Announcement of the appointments was made at the February Regents’ meeting. Those honored are Elizabeth S. Anderson, associate professor of philosophy; Morton Brown, professor of mathematics; Rebecca J. Scott, professor of history;…
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February 28, 1994
By Mary Jo Frank Faculty at research universities such as the U-M are literally “creating tomorrow,” Provost Gilbert R. Whitaker Jr. recently testified at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education hearing. The U-M is developing society’s leaders for the future, and the ideas and technologies that will characterize that future, Whitaker explained. Also speak-ing…
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February 28, 1994
By Mary Jo Frank Michigan football returns to WUOM this fall. Walter Harrison, vice president for university relations, reported to the Regents at their February meeting that as part of Michigan Radio’s efforts to strengthen its connections to the University community, WUOM will cover U-M football and focus more attention on academics and student affairs.…
