“Progress has been steady” writes U-M spokeswoman Julie Peterson in a “news” piece in today’s University Record on negotiations between the University and representatives of the Lecturers’ Employee Organization, a newly-formed union of over 1,500 lecturers across the three U-M campuses. However, Peterson notes, “Compensation issues have not been discussed yet.” According to a report […]
I just came across this website about the history of the Graduate Library called the “Hatcher Showcase” featuring this tidbit of information: “Reference room murals “The Arts of Peace” (west wall) and “The Arts of War” (east wall), by Gari Melchers, were originally painted for the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building at the Chicago World’s […]
In an article halfway between a trite book report and a poor news story, the Daily posted an online update covering the Michael Moore talk yesterday. Written by an arts writer. “… Above all else, Moore seemed to emphasize what he considered to be the real problems in the United States. Among others, he noted […]
Chetly Zarko discusses the U-M Department of Public Safety’s use of the trespass law to keep campus squeaky-clean of any undesirable on his new blog: “The Czar’s Court has increasingly come to hear several stories relating to the DPS use of trespassing laws to intimidate disliked individuals, political opponents, and even to keep the look […]
Ok, I can understand a 4-year vision, or perhaps even 50. But 100? Here’s part of General Clark’s 100-year vision, somewhat vague, but necessarily so, I think: “… Institutionally, our Constitution remains the wellspring of American freedom and prosperity. We must retain a pluralistic democracy, with institutional checks and balances that reflect the will of […]
CMF points out that not all developers think “Greenbelt” proposals are such a bad idea. Meanwhile, the Washtenaw Homebuilders’ Association has pledged to fight the mayor’s proposal. The Huron Land Use Alliance website has more information, or read this Ann Arbor News article on Michigan IMC.
This interesting New York Times article “Staying in the Family Home May Mean Taking Others In” mentions the Ann Arbor city council vote two years ago against allowing homeowners to construct “granny flats” in basements, attics, or additions to their houses. The story is about a proposal to legalize these apartments in San Francisco: ” […]