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November 11, 1993
A motion by Regent Philip H. Power at the October Regents’ meeting has opened the door to possible re-investment of University funds in companies doing business in South Africa. Power says his motion “invites the administration to review past policy with respect to University investments in corporations doing business in South Africa and asks them…
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November 11, 1993
By Bernie DeGroat News and Information Services “Great idea…incredible opportunity… outstanding experience…wonderful” are a few of the superlatives used by U-M students to describe it. But perhaps sophomore Aaron Hurst paid the ultimate compliment when he said, “It would be great if it were required because students would gain so much.” The “it” is an…
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November 11, 1993
The University’s United Way campaign, which was scheduled to end last Friday, has been extended until noon Thursday (Nov. 4). Peter Pellerito, the U-M’s campaign adviser, said employee response to the campaign has been excellent. Fifty-three of 180 University units had gone over their goals by early last week. “That’s very encouraging for the campaign…
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November 11, 1993
By Jane R. Elgass Trust and respect among all members of the University community are key elements in the U-M’s efforts to provide an environment that balances academic freedom and inquiry, and freedom of expression. Those two values were constants among panelists participating in a “Thoughtful Discussion of Political Correctness and Academic Values” at the…
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November 11, 1993
By Mary Jo Frank Of the 12,000 tons of recyclable materials processed annually by Recycle Ann Arbor, about one-sixth comes from the U-M, according to Timothy Brownell. Brownell, executive director of Recyle Ann Arbor, gave 40 U-M students and employees, most of them Building Services area managers and custodial supervisors, a tour of the recycling…
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November 8, 1993
By Sally Pobojewski News and Information Services University researchers have received $1.3 million in federal funding to expand the work of the U-M Japan Technology Management Program (JTMP). Established in 1991, the program helps American industrial managers learn how the Japanese manage technology, and educates students in Japanese language and culture so they are prepared…
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November 8, 1993
Jon Cosovich, vice president for development since 1983, will become deputy to the president on Dec. 1, President James J. Duderstadt announced last week. “Some time ago, Jon told me that after having served as vice president for development for 11 years, he was ready to take on a new challenge,” Duderstadt said. “He and…
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November 8, 1993
Duderstadt serves on CMS board President James J. Duderstadt has been elected to the board of directors of the CMS Energy Corp., whose principal subsidiary is Consumers Power Co., the state’s largest utility and the nation’s fourth largest gas and electric utility. Perlstadt named interim head of Michigan Public Health Institute Harry Perlstadt, adjunct associate…
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November 8, 1993
The University will celebrate Puerto Rican Week Nov. 14–21 with a variety of educational and cultural activities. “A Taste of Puerto Rican Cuisine” will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Trotter House. Recipes for traditional dishes will be available. Physician Jose J. Gorrin will discuss health reform plans being implemented in Puerto…
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November 8, 1993
By Mary Jo Frank Academic reputation, surroundings, value for the price, academic facilities, majors they are interested in studying and cost of attendance are reasons Michigan residents admitted to LS&A give for enrolling at the U-M. Non-residents offer a similar list, but add to the U-M’s “pluses”: quality of social life, recreational facilities and extracurricular…
