Michigamua Images Posted “The struggles of Native Americans are not new. Since European contact, we have fought to retain our dignity in the face of oppression and assimilation. Sadly, we continue to struggle at the University of Michigan. In 1972, courageous members of our community informed Michigamua and the University of Michigan about how their […]
What about VULCAN? The secret senior honor society in the College of Engineering is called VULCAN, and celebrated their 100th anniversary this weekend. I have obtained a “booklet prepared in conjunction with the Vulcans 100th Anniversary Celebration, held on April 3, 2004 at the Michigan Union ballroom.” Here is their statement of purpose: “VULCAN is […]
From various sources. These people were selected for membership one year ago, I’m still working on compiling this year’s members. This list is incomplete – if you can help complete either year, please contact me. The Michigamua “Pride” of 2004 (incomplete) 1. Nupur Kanodia – Dance Marathon External Director – kanodian2. Bobby Nooromid – Tau […]
“… Borders’s employees negotiated for a year to get a fair contract, and it was only after they went on strike that they achieved their demands — even though Borders had said it was impossible. The Graduate Employees’ Organization negotiated with the University to no resolution for months, until they forced the issue and held […]
I just updated my Michigamua / Phoenix page with member information for Michigamua’s 1999 class, and the 2004 and 2005 members of Phoenix. I’m working on Michigamua for this year and last, which will hopefully be posted soon. Also, I’m hoping to debut soon a feature called “I turned down the tap” – of a […]
I’ve been contacted by a member of the Phoenix honor society, who says the group “toured” the tower on Tuesday, and didn’t have a meeting there. I don’t think the distinction affects the argument I made when I reported on the visit: the tower is now closed to all students except for members of elite […]
“Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 2:55 PM -0500From: Mary Sue Coleman marysuec at umich.eduTo: student.voices at umich.eduCc: MI-Roundtable at umich.edu, msa.reps at umich.eduSubject: Letter from the President Dear Students: I was impressed with your thoughtful presentation of student concerns at the March board meeting. But I was disappointed we did not have a more productive […]