DOCSLIB.ORG

Nearly Peaking U-M Peony Garden Colors, Scents, Delight Onlookers

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Nearly Peaking U-M Peony Garden Colors, Scents, Delight Onlookers News for faculty and staff WEEK OF JUNE 8, 2015 VOL. 70, NO. 33 Nearly peaking U-M Peony Garden colors, scents, delight onlookers By Kevin Brown The University Record In brown corduroys rolled from the bottom, a matching striped top and her feet in brown flats planted on a dirt trail, Tina Kessel of Grand Rapids uses both hands to train a digital camera on a French peony. Her husband James Kessel joins her. They are among 20 on hand this weekday to view the historic University of Michigan Peony Garden. Nearly all share an unscripted activ- ity — smiling. The great impressionist artist Renior painted them. The Chinese 3,000 years ago planted them in imperial gardens. Others cultivated them for STEVE CULVER, THE UNIVERSITY RECORD See Peonies, Page 12 ZhenZhen Zhang, an intern in horticulture at the Matthaei Botanical Garden and Nichols Arboretum, tends to peonies on display. In engaged-learning course, students imagine campus of future By Laurel Thomas Gnagey Michigan News If you want to transform the campus learning experience to suit the needs of today’s students, who better to ask what that should look like than More online the people who will benefit from the n Students in one U-M course changes? were asked how they would This is the premise behind a course reinvent higher education for called Campus of the Future, co- future generations (video): taught by Joanna Mirecki Millunchick, https://youtu.be/kxvXSQemMac professor of materials science and n The course: engineering, and Mika LaVaque- https://goo.gl/0FNB3A Manty, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Political Science. “We professors don’t always remem- they get that they actually have no ber what it’s like to be an undergradu- limitations they produced some really ate. We have our own ideas about MIKA LAVAQUE-MANTY interesting ideas.” what a classroom should look like and Students Lauren Shepard and Brandon Hopen discuss their poster with Tim McKay, Arthur F The proposals include an enhanced what engaged learning should look Thurnau Professor and professor of physics, LSA. orientation that particularly addresses like as well,” Millunchick said. “I think first-generation students, a required listening to the student voice is really 21st-century friendly,” said Colby Orse, engaged-learning experiences instead meaningful experience (service or important.” a recent graduate who took the course of physical spaces. hands-on learning), and a multidis- The course and its professors chal- as a senior. Orse’s project would match “It became obvious that students are ciplinary project that gives students lenged students to think about what alumni with new students for a univer- just craving these kinds of engaged- the opportunity to solve problems for reinvention of higher education would sity-career-long mentorship, perhaps learning opportunities,” Millunchick clients. require in terms of pedagogy and leading to internships and jobs. said. While they all dreamed big, stu- physical transformation. Millunchick said the first students LaVaque-Manty said they gave stu- dents were realistic about their solu- “What caught my eye is that we got in the course were given a wide- dents a free hand. tions. In a recent class Rachel Jaffe, to be actually involved in the process open call to redesign the university “We have to encourage them and of trying to make the university more experience. Each chose to focus on say anything goes,” he said, “And once See Future, Page 12 Innovation Award STAFF SPOTLIGHT Page 11 China partnership expands with new Ross master’s program Page 3 Ashley Harris, research laboratory specialist intermediate in the “I’ve been reading comics Donors, volunteers recognized for helping Translational Oncology Program, forever, so I’ve got a good feel colleagues in times of need Page 6 and the U-M Crowdfunding Taskforce have been selected as the winning for what’s going to be worth Winning departments announced individual and team recipients of the getting for the collection.” for 2015 Ergonomics Awards Page 8 President’s Staff Innovation Award. INSIDE – David Carter University extends reach to prospective Page 9 Native American students Page 10 2 JUNE 8, 2015 THE UNIVERSITY RECORD record.umich.edu RESEARCH FOR THE RECORD Getting to work: Cities A procedural error resulted in the publication of incorrect values in the 3-, 5- and 10-Year Average Annualized Return % values in the U-M Investment Funds Update in the May 25 issue of the Record. The with longest commutes corrected report is available online at record.umich.edu/sites/default/ files/150526_investmentsweb_final.pdf. By Bernie DeGroat percent) and Baltimore (19 percent) Michigan News also use trains, buses and ferries to get In a March 25 article titled A New York minute may be an to work. “LSA and Engineering announce instant, but for workers in the Big On the other hand, less than 3 Goldwater and Beinecke scholarship Apple, their commute is anything but. percent of commuters in Oklahoma winners” the photos of two scholar- A new study by Michael Sivak, City; Fort Worth, Texas; Jacksonville, ship recipients were transposed. The research professor at the University Florida; El Paso; Nashville, Tennessee; correct images for Jonathan Haefner of Michigan Transportation Research Memphis; Indianapolis and Louisville Haefner Winsor and Karl Winsor appear here. Institute, found that New Yorkers have commute via public transit. the longest commutes — about 40 Not surprisingly, cities with the minutes — among workers in the 30 highest percentages of public trans- largest U.S. cities, whether it’s by car, portation use also have the lowest per- train, bus, ferry, bike or foot. centages of commuters who drive to In addition to the longest travel time work alone (less than half): New York; to work, New Yorkers also have the Washington, D.C.; San Francisco; Are you considered a in your field? highest percentages of workers who Boston; Chicago; and Philadelphia. specialist use public transportation (57 percent) The national average for solo Isn’t it time you worked with one in mine? and who don’t have a vehicle (46 drivers commuting to work is about percent), and the lowest percentages of 76 percent. Cities such as Louisville, driving to work alone (21 percent) and Oklahoma City, Jacksonville, carpooling (5 percent). Indianapolis, Nashville and Fort Sivak’s study provides a broad Worth all exceed 80 percent. overview of commuting by workers Carpooling is most popular in in America’s biggest cities: who, how, Memphis, Houston, Phoenix, Las when and how time consuming. It Vegas, Detroit, Dallas and San Jose, uses 2013 data from the American Calif. (all at about 12 percent of com- Call today for a complimentary consultation Community Survey, an ongoing muters), and least so in New York, annual survey by the U.S. Census Boston and Washington, D.C. (about 5 Phone 734.998.0746 • Fax 734.780.3003 Bureau. percent). 2950 S. State St, Suite 340 • Ann Arbor, MI 48104 John L. Evangelista, CFP In addition to New York, other cities Sivak’s study also found that walking ® www.university-wealth.com with long commute times include to work is most prevalent in Boston Chicago (34 minutes), Philadelphia (15 percent), Washington, D.C. (14 Registered Representative of INVEST Financial Corporation (INVEST), member FINRA/SIPC. INVEST (32 minutes), San Francisco (32 percent), San Francisco (11 percent), and its affiliated insurance agencies offer securities and certain insurance products and are not affiliated with minutes), Baltimore (31 minutes), Los New York (10 percent) and Seattle (9 Evangelista & Associates or Executive Wealth Management. Advisory Services are offered through Angeles (30 minutes), Washington, percent) and least common in Fort INVEST Financial Corporation and Executive Wealth Management, registered investment advisors. D.C. (30 minutes) and Boston (30 Worth, Oklahoma City, Jacksonville, minutes). The average commute in the El Paso, San Antonio, San Jose, Las United States is about 26 minutes. Vegas, Phoenix, Indianapolis and Cities with the quickest commutes Dallas (all less than 2 percent). include Oklahoma City (21 minutes), About 6 percent of commuters in Columbus, Ohio (21 minutes), Portland, Oregon, ride a bike to work, Louisville, Kentucky (22 minutes), along with 5 percent in Washington, Memphis, Tennessee (22 minutes) and D.C., and 4 percent in San Francisco El Paso, Texas (22 minutes). and Seattle — a rare activity in large While public transportation is far cities in the South and Southwest. and away the most utilized in New The study also showed that the per- York, large percentages of commut- centage of workers with no commute ers in Washington, D.C. (39 percent), — because they work at home — is Boston (33 percent), San Francisco highest in Portland, Denver, San (33 percent), Chicago (28 percent), Francisco and Austin, Texas (all at Philadelphia (27 percent), Seattle (21 about 7 percent). SEE HOW GOOD YOU LOOK! REGENTS Todd McKinney Tues., six days before the publication date. At CVC Vision Center, we’re dedicated to helping you look and see your best! We provide Mike Behm, Grand Blanc sales manager Send Events, Accolades, Briefs and Letters comprehensive eye care services, including dry-eye treatment, glaucoma, cataract and Mark J. Bernstein, Ann Arbor [email protected], 734-764-4342 submissions to [email protected]. Laurence B. Deitch, Bloomfield Hills Kevin Brown Shauna Ryder Diggs, Grosse Pointe TO SUBSCRIBE diabetic care, and same-day contact lens fittings. We gladly accept University of Michigan associate editor Denise Ilitch, Bingham Farms [email protected], 734-764-4266 A SUBSCRIPTION to the University Record, insurance, as well as most other vision/medical plans, and offer a large selection of stylish Andrea Fischer Newman, Ann Arbor delivered by USPS First Class mail, Andrew C. Richner, Grosse Pointe Park Steve Culver may be purchased for $70/year payable and sturdy Davis Vision frames.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Carol Gray, MPH [email protected] 1614 Harbal Dr, Ann Arbor
    Carol Gray, MPH 1614 Harbal Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 [email protected] 734 277 3609 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE I am a highly organized project manager with a passion for collaboration, creative arts, and social justice. My experience in program design & development, group process and facilitation, and health communication has taught me that staying curious and connected are the keys to success. I am committed to promoting public health through participatory mechanisms that make space for every voice to be heard, and I pride myself on my energy, warmth, and dedication. EXPERIENCE 2017-present Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center (Detroit URC) CENTER MANAGER University of Michigan School of Public Health Community-based participatory research partnership fostering health equity in Detroit • Serve as primary contact with all Center Board and Center-wide Steering Committee members, supervisor of all Center staff • Provide support related to policy advocacy and capacity-building activities, and act as a liaison with other departments and organizations • Pre- and post-award budget management, developing, conducting, and evaluating CBPR projects, providing oversight of literature reviews, data collection, analysis and interpretation of Center-wide projects 2001-present Shakespeare in the Arb (ArbArts) ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR University of Michigan Residential College & Nichols Arboretum Unique, annual environmentally-staged Shakespeare plays, open to UM students, faculty, alumni, and community members • In collaboration with the directing team,
    [Show full text]
  • Masck V. Sports Illustrated
    2:13-cv-10226-GAD-DRG Doc # 1 Filed 01/18/13 Pg 1 of 67 Pg ID 1 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN ___________________________________ BRIAN MASCK, Plaintiff, File No. v Hon. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED; NISSAN NORTH AMERICA; GETTY IMAGES, INC.; CHAMPIONS PRESS, L.L.C.; DESMOND HOWARD; PHOTO FILE, INC.; FATHEAD, L.L.C.; WAL-MART STORES, INC; WAL-MART.COM USA, L.L.C and AMAZON.COM, INC., Defendant. ___________________________________ Thomas H. Blaske (P26760) John F. Turck IV (P67670) BLASKE & BLASKE, P.L.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 South Main Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 (734) 747-7055 COMPLAINT 2:13-cv-10226-GAD-DRG Doc # 1 Filed 01/18/13 Pg 2 of 67 Pg ID 2 Plaintiff Brian Masck, by and through his attorneys, Blaske & Blaske, P.L.C., for his Complaint says: PARTIES AND JURISDICTION 1. Plaintiff Brian Masck is a resident of Genesee County, Michigan and conducts business within the State of Michigan. 2. Defendant Sports Illustrated (“SI”), is a company owned by Time, Inc., with its principal place of business at 135 West 50th Street, New York, New York 10020, and conducts substantial business within the State of Michigan. 3. SI operates, maintains and controls the web sites Sportsillustrated.CNN.com (“ SI.com ”) and SIKids.com . Sports Illustrated supervises and controls all information contained on its web sites SI.com and SIKids.com . 4. Defendant Nissan North America, Inc. (“Nissan”), with its principal place of business at One Nissan Way, Franklin, Tennessee 37067, conducts substantial business within the State of Michigan.
    [Show full text]
  • Speech Interfaces for Information Access by Low Literate Users Jahanzeb Sherwani
    Speech Interfaces for Information Access by Low Literate Users Jahanzeb Sherwani CMU‐CS‐09‐131 May 2009 School of Computer Science Computer Science Department Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Thesis Committee Roni Rosenfeld, Co‐chair Alex Rudnicky, Co‐chair Alan Black Raj Reddy Alex Acero, Microsoft Research Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Copyright © 2009 Jahanzeb Sherwani This research was sponsored by Microsoft Research, the Siebel Scholars Foundation, the National Science Foundation under grant number EIA‐0225656 and SRI International under grant number 55‐000691. Partial support for the project was provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development under the Pakistan‐U.S. Science and Technology Cooperation Program. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the author and should not be interpreted as representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of any sponsoring institution, the U.S. government or any other entity. Keywords: Speech recognition, speech interfaces, developing countries, emerging markets, ICTD, ICT4D. 1 For Adil, Omar, and Faraz, Ammi and Abboo, and Nosheen 2 Abstract In the developing world, critical information, such as in the field of healthcare, can often mean the difference between life and death. While information and communications technologies enable multiple mechanisms for information access by literate users, there are limited options for information access by low literate users. In this thesis, I investigate the use of spoken language interfaces by low literate users in the developing world, specifically health information access by community health workers in Pakistan. I present results from five user studies comparing a variety of information access interfaces for these users.
    [Show full text]
  • Arts + Creative Industries Guide. Extend Your Reach: Get Two-For-One Event Posts in the Ann Arbor Observer and the Arts Alliance
    20-21 Guide Book 20-21 Guide Book You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. - Maya Angelou We couldn’t bring ourselves to publish our usual letter of greetings and salutations. Too much has passed since the start of 2020 and our frame of reference has changed. We now speak of time as pre-COVID and post-COVID. We, like the rest of the world, watched everything and everyone come to a screeching halt once COVID-19 hit in early March. Washtenaw’s arts + creative sector, among the first to respond responsibly and flatten the curve in the greater Ann Arbor area shuttered the doors of performance venues, galleries and museums and put artists and creative workers out of work without warning. There is no safety net for the arts + creative sector: no government, foundation or commission relief. The impact of this pandemic and the lack of sector specific support is devastaing and the damage may be irreparable. The Arts Alliance knew its role: focus on the health and survival of the arts + creative industries in our community. We went into overdrive. Knowing cash was crucial for, we immediately to seek Creative Washtenaw Aid to aid those in need and started Creative Washtenaw Marketplace as an online sales site to sell goods. We responded to panicked calls for help on everything from unemployment to where to go for food. We collected every bit of information to distribute through our e-news, social media and COVID-19 resource web page. Keeping local creatives connected provided a lifeline so Creative Washtenaw Happy Hours morphed into Zoom gatherings.
    [Show full text]
  • 2010 Annual Report
    Annual Report 2009-2010 Annual Report 2009-2010 On the cover: These carrots were grown on Food Gatherers Gathering Farm in front of our warehouse. All produce harvested from the Gathering Farm is distributed to agencies serv- ing people at risk of hunger in Washtenaw County. Gathering Farm photos used throughout this report are courtesy of Andrew M. Miller, a University of Michigan School of Public Health Intern who helped plant the seeds and document the growth of our crops. Letter from the President Embracing the carrot! In 2010, Food Gatherers and Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, released Hunger in America 2010. This groundbreaking report confirmed what our partner agencies could already see – many people who never needed food assistance in the past were seeking help from emergency food pantries for the very first time. We are so grateful for the outpouring of community support in response to this tremendous need. Thank you. This report highlights just a bit of all the good will and good food generated by gatherers like you. 2010 also marks a shift in Food Gatherers’ thinking about food and our impact on the people we serve. Our research in creating the Food Security Plan, developed by Food Gatherers with the support of the United Way of Washtenaw County, The Ann Arbor Area Commu- nity Foundation and the James A. & Faith Knight Foundation indicated that only 13% of people accessing pantries eat the daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. We also learned that nearly half of the households accessing donated food were using SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as food stamp) benefits.
    [Show full text]
  • Some “Green” Alternatives for Winter
    Winter 2007 / Vol. 3, No. 2 Friends In This Issue… 02 Director’s Message Some “Green” Alternatives for Winter 03 A Winter Bird Walk Rick Meader 04 Development Matters As winter begins, you may be The forms of trees and shrubs become very contemplating your landscape evident in winter. Their underlying shape, masked Curator’s Corner by luxuriant foliage in the summer, becomes 05 and wondering where the color is. Unless your exposed and available for closer inspection during yard resembles a Christmas tree farm or nursery Updates our “naked tree” months. The strongly horizontal 06 teeming with evergreens, you probably are missing limbs of the non-evergreen conifer, tamarack Happenings the friendly sight of green as your foliage becomes 07 (Larix laricina), and cockspur hawthorn (Crataegus compost. If this is the case, you may be missing out Registration, p. 14 crus-galli) can become magical with a light covering More Happenings, p. 20 on subtle but quite interesting textures and colors of frost or snow. The cascading canopy of weeping offered by some deciduous trees and shrubs and cherry (Prunus subhirtella) trees can create a virtual 09 Calendar other herbaceous material. icy waterfall after an ice storm or night of hoarfrost. One of the joys of winter that helps compensate Profile The gnarled, twisting branches of contorted 15 for the loss of foliage and the shortening of the days American hazelnut (Corylus americana ‘Contorta’ ) From the Editor is the new openness of the canopy. The sunlight can actually match your own body shape on a frigid Arb & Gardens in the that is available reaches right down to the ground Press (and in a Salad) January morning.
    [Show full text]
  • A Tree's-Eye View of the U-M Bicentennial
    friends newsletter spring-summer 2017 a tree’s-eye view of the U-M Bicentennial Inside: Orchid Garden Reset • Hiking-Biking Trail Construction Begins • A New Accessible Ramp at Matthaei Student Prizes • Wolverine Pathways Returns • Nature Pop-Ups • What Longtime Members Love Grant Invigorates Native Orchids A grant makes possible an elegant solution for rebuilding and restoring the Jean Avis Wilson Native Orchid Garden. Even gardeners devoted to growing native plants might be surprised to learn that 57 species of native orchids are found in Michigan—and that many of these orchids grow in remote or relatively inaccessible habitats, such as fens or bogs. Thanks to a $12,000 grant and an ingenious orchid-cultivation concept, visitors will soon enjoy a rare view of some of those native orchids in the Jean Avis Wilson Native Orchid Garden. The grant comes from Ann Arbor Farm & Garden, a longtime What’s Growing in Matthaei-Nichols supporter whose founder Mildred Hague Matthaei was, along with her husband Frederick Matthaei Sr., the Orchid Garden? the driving force behind the gift that provided the land for Orchids aren’t just tropical what became Matthaei Botanical Gardens. denizens. Many orchid species Jean Avis Wilson was a local gardener and active participant in are native to Michigan and the Great the University of Michigan’s Continuing Education for Women Lakes. Dozens of species can be found program. Her husband Richard Avis Wilson and daughter Christy in Michigan, many of them growing in Klim contributed the initial funds for the garden. (As we went to wetlands such as fens and bogs.
    [Show full text]
  • Plant Extension Report
    THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN REGENTS COMMUNICATION ITEM FOR INFORMATION Subject: Plant Extension Background and Summary: Construction actiYities on University of Michigan projects continued as shown on the attached schedules during the month of June 2016. The projects listed below haYe been completed, except for specific items, and will no longer be included in this report. East University Chiller Plant Chiller Replacement UMHHC A. Alfred Taubman Health Care Center Ambulatory Testing and Treatment Unit UMHHC University Hospital Surgical Suite Air Handling Unit Upgrades. UMHHC University Hospital South Air Handling Unit Upgrades Also attached is the quarterly report on construction activities between $500,000 and $1,000,000 that were completed during the period of Aprill through June 30, 2016. · v Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer July 2016 Attachment PROJECTS IN PLANNING Status as of June 17, 2016 July2016 Proposed Project Project Budget Source of Funds Ann Arbor ARCHITECT APPOINTED Bernstein-Bendit Hall $ 10,000,000 Investment proceeds and gifts Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas +Company North Campus Recreation Building $ 13,000,000 Student Life Student Fee for Facility Renewal Additions and Renovation Integrated Design Solutions in association with RDG Planning and Design Robotics Laboratory $ 54,000,000 College of Engineering resources and gifts Harley Ellis Devereaux WORKING ORA WINGS IN PREPARATION Central Power Plant $ 1,200,000 Utility resources Chimney Stack Refurbishment Gerard Chimney and Simpson Gumpertz and Heger
    [Show full text]
  • Locating Your EPA ID Number
    OSEH Occupational Safety & Environmental Health Locating Your EPA ID Number The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Michigan Department of Environ- mental Quality require generators of hazardous waste to utilize a 12 digit EPA Identifi- cation Number to track hazardous waste from the point of generation to final disposal. This EPA ID number is unique to each U-M building or series of buildings within prede- termined campus zones and can be referenced by building name in the list below. This EPA ID number must be entered on all hazardous waste manifests and container labels at the time the waste is generated. If your specific building is not listed, contact OSEH HMM for assistance at 763-4568. Hazardous Waste Manifest The University of Michigan EPA ID No.___________________ DEPT. OF OSEH 1655 Dean Rd. HAZARDOUS Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2159 MANIFEST TRACKING # ___________ (734)763-4568 WASTE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONTACT U-M PUBLIC SAFETY (24 HOURS): (734)763-1131 WASTE CHEMICALS AND MATERIALS FOR DISPOSAL ONLY GENERATOR INFORMATION: NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ROOM NUMBER: ____________________________ BUILDING:________________________________ MI Act 451/ CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION (DO NOT ABBREVIATE) RCRA Waste Code HANDLE WITH CARE CONTAINS HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC WASTES Accumulation Rev. 1/09 AFFIX TO BOTTLE Start Date_____________ Hazardous Waste Container Label EPA ID EPA ID Proper Name Zip Code Proper Name Zip Code Number Number 1210 Eisenhower Place 48108 MIK689267391 Central Power Plant 48104-1631 MIR000001735 300 North Ingalls Building 48109-2007 MIR000001800 Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. Drama Center 48109 MIR000001792 400 North Ingalls Building 48109-2007 MIR000001800 Chemistry 48109-1055 MIR000001735 Administrative Services Building 48109-1432 MIR000001776 Clarence Cook Little Science Building 48109-1063 MIR000001735 Advanced Technology Lab 48109-2106 MIR000001792 Coliseum 48104-2968 MIR000001776 Alexander G.
    [Show full text]
  • Spring-Summer 2014 Newsletter
    Thanks to all of our members for 40 years of support friends newsletter • spring-summer 2014 Inside: One Hundred Years, One Hundred Plants • Shakespeare in Advance • Unsung Heroes of the Arb Matthaei Botanical Gardens Nichols Arboretum 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. 1610 Washington Hts. Ann Arbor MI 48105 Ann Arbor MI 48109 caring for nature, enriching life Robert E. Grese, Director U-M Regents Karen Sikkenga, Mark J. Bernstein, Ann Arbor Associate Director Julia Donovan Darlow, Ann Arbor friends newsletter Laurence B. Deitch, Bloomfield Hills Joseph Mooney, Editor Shauna Ryder Diggs, Grosse Pointe [email protected] Denise Ilitch, Bingham Farms For information: Andrea Fischer Newman, Ann Arbor 734.647.7600 Andrew C. Richner, Grosse Pointe Park mbgna.umich.edu Katherine E. White, Ann Arbor Mary Sue Coleman, ex officio Matthaei-Nichols friends newsletter spring-summer 2014 - news, updates, & information Happy 40, Friends! One Hundred Years, The Friends membership program turns 40 in One Hundred Plants 2014. To honor that milestone we’re launching As the Woman’s National Farm & Garden the “Friends for Nature” anniversary campaign Association celebrates its 100th year in 2014, with special events, new benefits, and expanded the Ann Arbor branch is commemorating this opportunities for our members. In 1974 nearly landmark occasion with special plantings at 90 people signed on as charter members pas- Nichols Arboretum that will last another 100 sionate about supporting the Botanical Gardens. years. The Arb is the perfect setting for Ann Arbor Today, Matthaei-Nichols membership stands at Farm and Garden to establish a living legacy for nearly 2,200. Through the decades we’ve retained generations to come, observes Carrie Riedeman, our core mission of “caring for nature, enrich- Centennial Legacy Planting chair.
    [Show full text]
  • Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
    Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Board of Directors Advisory Board Darrell W Pierce -President Anne Bauman - Chair Paul Cumming -Vice President Robin Barlow Fred Patterson, Kevin Salley-Treasurers JohnEman Matthew Rogers-Secretary Robert Green Brittany Batell David Keren Kathleen Beardmore Ron Miller Joyce Casale Deanna Relyea Rob Goren Judy Dow Rumelhart Douglas Harris Ingrid Sheldon Nathaniel Madura Gayle Steiner Lindsay McCarthy Keith Taylor Teresa Myers Sheryl Yengera Cynthia Straub Ken Thomson Ann Arbor Civic Theatre is proud to honor Helen Mann Andrews, Burnette Staebler, and Phyllis Wright for their years of service on the Advisory Board. Suzi Peterson Emily Rogers Cassie Mann Managing Director Volunteer Coordinator Program Director 322 WEST ANN STREET ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN 48104 box office (734) 971-2228 office (734) 971-0605 WWW.A2CT.ORG Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Opening night September 11,2008 Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre lDTO THE WOODS Book by James Lapine Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Directed by Sam Pazicni Music Direction by Musical Staging by Scot Hanna-Weir Katherine Walsh Assistant Director Producer Stage Manager Alexandra Berneis Isaac Ellis Alexandra Berneis Scenic Design Lighting Designer Properties Design Leo Babcock Thorn "T.J." Johnson Susan Fisher Sound Design Make-up and Prosthetic Design Costume Designer Bob Skon Robert Beech Kathleen LaFlamme Graphic Designer Hair and Wig Design House Manager Bryan Naegele Jeremy Merklinger Eileen Goldman Master Carpenter Program Layout MarkBatell Rachel Francisco Produced through special arrangement with Music Theatre International 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 www.mtishows.com From the Director On the surface, Into the Woods is an entertaining blend of some of the world's most beloved fairy tales set to the magnificent music of Stephen Sondheim.
    [Show full text]
  • Plant Extension Report
    THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN REGENTS COMMUNICATION ITEM FOR INFORMATION Subject: Plant Extension Background and Summary: Construction activities on University of Michigan projects continued as shown on the attached schedules during the month of March 2017. The projects listed below ha.-e been completed, except for specific items, and will no longer be included in this report. • Flint FirstMerit North Building Operational Separation • Michigan Medicine Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center Hybrid Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Operating Room • Michigan Medicine University Hospital Occupancy Sensors and Controls Also attached is the quarterly report on construction activities between $500,000 and $1,000,000 that were completed during the period January 1 through March 31, 2017. m xec tive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Apri12017 Attachment PROJECTS IN PLANNING Status as of March 17, 2017 April2017 Proposed Project Project Budget Source of Funds Ann Arbor ARCHITECT APPOINTED Central Power Plant $ 80,000,000 Utility resources Expansion Black & Veatch W.K. Kellogg Institute and Dental Building $ 122,000,000 FY17 Capital Outlay Request to the State of Expansion and Renovation Michigan and Office of the Provost resources SmithGroupJJR Edward Henry Kraus Building $ 120,000,000 Office ofthe Provost resources Renovation and Addition Ballinger North Campus Research Complex Buildings 20 and 25 $ 78,500,000 Medical School resources Laboratory Renovation SmithGroupJJR Alexander G. Ruthven Museums Building $ 150,000,000 Investment
    [Show full text]