A woman was grabbed by two men at the corner of South U and East U early Sunday morning, according to the University Record police beat. DPS is also seeking the anonymous man who thwarted an attack reported October 5. I’m not sure if they’re referring to this incident reported September 21st, where another similar […]
The University’s investment portfolio returned a 5.4% profit last year, now totaling $3.5 billion according to the University Record. However, the University Investment Pool – composed of “working capital” for different construction projects – increased by 4%, and the shadowy “Veritas” – the University’s self-insurance unit incorporated in Vermont – lost 1% of its assets.
The University has selected an architectural firm for an expansion of the U-M Museum of Art. The $35 million project will renovate the existing museum as well as add an addition nearly doubling its size. The firm said in a released statement that the project “provides the unique opportunity to create a thoughtful and delicate […]
The director of the LSA Honors Program, Prof. Stephen Darwall, responds to my viewpoint in a letter to the editor today, arguing that the Perlman Honors Commons is just the same as the RC’s Benzinger Library. This seems to obfuscate the situation – the Benzinger doesn’t have a huge sign over the door reading “Residential […]
I’ve received a number of positive response to my viewpoint about the Perlman Honors Commons, with the exception of one email. I was surprised by this email I received from someone I don’t know: “Just wanted to say “thanks” for writing your viewpoint, “Pearlman Honors Commons Dishonorable” in Thursday’s Daily. Up until today I was […]
Tell the DDA: There are too many parking structures downtown! “DDA asks for input on parking issues The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority will offer coffee and danish at the Fourth and Washington parking structure from 7 to 10 a.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday. As a Customer Appreciation Day, it’s a chance for […]
It appears that the city council is poised to exercise their “right of first refusal” and buy the YMCA building on William for $3.5. (Here’s a letter to the editor I co-wrote to the AANews on the issue) However, I don’t understand the secrecy involved – the city debated the issue in a closed session. […]