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Observatory Lodge Grand Opening
Thursday, April 3, 2008
3:30pm
Observatory Lodge
1402 Washington Heights
Remarks by UM President Mary Sue Coleman and Kinesiology Dean Beverly Ulrich, building tours and a reception are part of the celebrations.
Public invited. More information.
Stephen Galetti, Professor Emeritus, Passes Away
Stephen J. Galetti, Professor Emeritus, Sport Management, died July 20, 2006 at Huron Woods, Ann Arbor at the age of 76. He was the first chairman of Kinesiology’s Department of Sports Management and Communication. His retirement in 1988 capped over 30 years of devoted service to youth as a teacher, coach, administrator and a leader of statewide efforts to promote physical fitness and health.
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Kinesiology Hosts Chinese Delegation
Dean Beverly Ulrich and Professor Dale Ulrich hosted members of the Chinese delegation in Ann
Arbor for the Michigan-China University Leadership Forum, May 13-17, 2006.
Special guests were:
- Mr. Luo Weidong, Chair of the University Council,
University of Science and Technology, Beijing; and
- Mr. Qu Zhenyuan,
Chair of the University Council, China Agricultural University, Beijing.
Ms. Lijing Yang, a Ph.D. student in higher education, served as interpreter.
During the two weeks of presentations and conversations,
representatives from 20 universities and five academies and ministries
of higher education in the People's Republic of China met with the
leadership of U of M to gain a better understanding of higher education
in China and the University of Michigan. It is expected that the
University will build upon the relationships initiated during the Forum.
The Forum included presentations and discussions ranging from strategic
planning to improving professional and graduate education and
technology transfer.
Joining Dean and Prof. Ulrich in honoring Kinesiology’s guests of honor
were Dr. Dee Edington and his wife Marilyn Edington, Dr. Melissa Gross, Associate Professor of Movement Science , Dr. Greg Cartee, Professor of Movement Science, and Dr. Jinhua Wu,
Postdoctoral Scholar, Kinesiology.
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Surprise Party Launches Nicholas Leoni Endowment Research Fund
Mike Leoni, BA ’88, was surprised by 85 friends and family on his 48th birthday with a festive gathering on February 7, 2006 at the Bistro Restaurant in Ann Arbor. Bill Dufek, BS ’79, Tim Patton, and Tim Wadhams, BA ’70; MBA ’73, co-chaired the event.
The party honored Mike and served as a fundraiser for the Nicholas Leoni Endowment Research Fund, which will be administered by the Division of Kinesiology. A “big check” for $150,000, representing the endowment, was presented to Mike and Diane. Dean Beverly Ulrich, Development Director Jim McIntyre, and Alumni Relations and Student Services Director Shelly Kovacs also attended the party.
Photo Album of the Event
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