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January 11, 1993
By Kate Kellogg News and Information Services Although environmental studies is one of the University’s most visibly growing strengths, faculty face barriers to interdisciplinary teaching and research in that area. That is the opinion of most of the U-M faculty who are conducting research and/or teaching on environmental topics. Their views were solicited through a…
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January 11, 1993
By Terry Gallagher News and Information Services A “dramatic” improvement in multicultural awareness and sensitivity in schools may result from a joint project of Ann Arbor Huron High School and the U-M. Skits focusing on issues of race, gender and age differences at Huron served as the basis for an in-service training session for 125…
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January 11, 1993
Outgoing Regents Neal D. Nielsen and Veronica Latta Smith were made Regents Emeritus at the December meeting of the Board and presented with resolutions commending their service to the University over the past eight years. Smith lauded as ‘splendid woman of Michigan’ “The Regents of the University of Michigan extend their warm greetings and deep…
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January 11, 1993
By Jane R. Elgass Mary Louise Antieau, coordinator of residence education for South Quadrangle Residence Hall, has been appointed assistant to the vice president for student affairs. In her new post, Antieau will create the Student Judicial Adviser’s Office, which will handle implementation and monitoring of the University’s Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities. The…
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January 11, 1993
Max McGraw Professorship in Corporate Environmental Management established Establishment of the Max McGraw Professorship in Corporate Environmental Management, to be shared by the School of Business Administration and School of Natural Resources and Environment, was approved by the Regents at their December meeting. “This professorship is being established as the result of the pledge of…
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January 11, 1993
The University’s research expenditures increased by 6.9 percent in 1991–92, reaching a record total of $346,531,594. “The University’s fiscal year 1992 was still another financially sound year in research, one that saw our total research volume climb to levels that set both a record for this institution and a leading pace for the nation’s major…
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January 11, 1993
From the Payroll Office Changes in federal withholding tax tables effective Jan. 1 have resulted in a slight decrease in federal income tax withheld for most staff. In addition to the amount of each federal allowance (exemption) increases from $2,300 to $2,350. And the wage-base limit for both parts of FICA (Federal Social Security/Medicare) has…
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November 23, 1992
Dec. 4 is the deadline for reservations for the University’s official Rose Bowl tour, sponsored by the Alumni Association. There are two tours—Maize, Dec. 28–Jan. 3, and Blue, Dec. 29–Jan. 2. Both are available as air/land packages, land-only packages and air-only packages. Per person rates range from $757 for the Blue Tour land-only package with…
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November 23, 1992
John H. Holland, professor of electrical engineering and computer science and of psychology, has been chosen as the 1993 Russel Lecturer. The annual lectureship is the highest honor the University gives to senior faculty members. Holland was nominated for the honor by the U-M Research Club and was confirmed by the Regents at their November…
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November 23, 1992
By Kate Kellogg News and Information Services LS&A senior Denise C. Bell has been awarded a Power Exchange Scholarship for two years of study beginning next fall at Magdalene College of Cambridge University. Bell, who is from Lapeer, will complete a bachelor’s degree in history from the U-M in May 1993. A 1989 graduate of…
