January 2017 51¸£ÀûÉç News

Enterprising alumna finds herself in fashion

Lesley Ware, children's book author and proprietor of the Creative Cookie, a boutique sewing studio in Brooklyn, found the support she needed to pursue her passion at 51¸£ÀûÉç.

Horn Day 2017 features Michigan native Leelanee Sterrett

The popular annual festival, which is open to anyone interested in learning more about the horn, will take place Saturday, Feb. 11, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

Applications available for student sustainability grants

Applications are due at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 2, for up to $75,000 in funding to support student research, activities and initiatives that foster a culture of sustainability.

Simulation trains employees to aid military veterans

The Veterans on Campus for Faculty and Staff simulation assists in understanding the needs, experiences and cultural issues affecting military students.

Submissions sought for spring 2017 graduate journal

Submissions of research articles, book reviews, letters to the editor, creative writing, artwork and digital photography for the Hilltop Review are due Sunday, Feb. 12.

51¸£ÀûÉç health officials invited to White House by Obama administration

The Obama administration recently invited staff from the Sindecuse Health Center to the White House to recognize them for their work in helping uninsured members of the campus community.

University to honor student workers in February

Nominations are being accepted through Friday, Feb. 10, for outstanding student employee and supervisor awards. Winners will be announced during Student Employee Appreciation Week Feb. 20-24.

Western Wind Quintet to perform at Dalton Center

Western Wind Quintet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White.

New oboe professor to perform with University Symphonic Band

The University Symphonic Band will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at Miller Auditorium. The free concert also will feature Dr. Nora Lewis, associate professor of music, who recently joined the oboe faculty.

Latin jazz ensemble offers free concert at the Union

The 10-piece ensemble Mas Que Nada will take listeners on a musical journey throughout Brazil and the Caribbean at 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30.

Guest artist offers unique and rarely performed works

Michigan-based concert presenter AEPEX Contemporary Performance will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

Local bakery highlighted at next entrepreneurship forum

Maria Brennan, founder of The Victorian Bakery, will be the next speaker in the Entrepreneurship Forum at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, in 2150 Schneider Hall.

Supply chain program ranks No. 2 in world

51¸£ÀûÉç's integrated supply management program has been ranked No. 2 by SCM World, a cross-industry learning community powered by the world's most influential supply chain practitioners.

Updated 51¸£ÀûÉç post-grad data shows 92 percent find immediate success

Report shows 92 percent of 51¸£ÀûÉç grads are employed or in graduate school within three months of commencement. Of those, 84 percent are employed in jobs related to their major.

Safety communication options grow out of committee appointed by Dunn

Among the new communication tools is a Twitter account, , which anyone can follow—even those who have not signed up for Twitter.

Annual Music Showcase Spectacular slated

The music scholarship benefit concert is set for 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, in Miller Auditorium. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students.

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Opportunities for global engagement during the month of February include a Japanese conversation table, ski trip and several globally focused lectures.

51¸£ÀûÉç makes deep cuts in tuition for future nonresident undergrads

51¸£ÀûÉç caps nonresident tuition for future undergraduates to dramatically reduce the tuition bills for incoming nonresidents and make 51¸£ÀûÉç more competitive.

Rinvelt, Bolger will lead 51¸£ÀûÉç Board of Trustees in 2017

Jeffrey Rinvelt of Ann Arbor and James Bolger of Whitehall have been elected chair and vice chair, respectively.

Virginia S. Doornbos obituary

Virginia S. "Ginny" Doornbos, a retired staff member, died Dec. 31, 2016, at age 81. She joined the 51¸£ÀûÉç staff in 1970 and retired in 1991.

Nominate colleagues for spring 2017 staff award

The deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 28, to nominate outstanding staff members for the spring semiannual Make a Difference Award.

Employees invited to nominate students for Who's Who

Faculty and staff members may nominate undergraduate or graduate students through Friday, Feb. 3, for "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges."

51¸£ÀûÉç board to elect officers for the 2017 year

The 51¸£ÀûÉç Board of Trustees will elect its officers for the 2017 calendar year when it meets in formal session at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the Heritage Hall Ballroom.

Geosciences researcher elected 2016 AAAS Fellows

Dr. Michelle A. Kominz has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and will be recognized Feb. 18 during the association's annual meeting.

Bill Morris Chambers obituary

Bill Morris Chambers, former 51¸£ÀûÉç head baseball coach, died Jan. 10 at age 92. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, in Tennessee.

Gary Mullen and The Works bring 'One Night of Queen' to Miller Auditorium

Gary Mullen and The Works will bring "One Night of Queen" to Miller Auditorium at 8 p.m. Friday, March 17.

Grammy-nominated soprano offers free performance at 51¸£ÀûÉç

Grammy-nominated soprano Christiane Karg will perform with noted pianist Alan Darling at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, in the Dalton Center Lecture Hall.

Pianist May Phang to perform in free recital

Pianist May Phang will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The free recital will include works by Mozart, Chopin and Curt Cacioppo.

Anthropologist's research expertise showcased in 'Nova' documentary

Dr. Jacqueline Eng, a 51¸£ÀûÉç faculty member with expertise gained through years of studying the skeletal remains of ancient humans, is in a new PBS documentary.

Prevent the spread of seasonal influenza

With an increase in confirmed influenza cases, students and employees are urged to take precautions to avoid getting or spreading the flu.