Campus Notes

Regents give 'U' prof. highest faculty honor

The highest honor for a senior faculty member was awarded to Internal Medicine and Radiology Prof. David Kuhl at the Nov. 20-21 meeting of the University Board of Regents.

Kuhl was named the Henry Russel Lecturer of 1998, and he will deliver the Russel Lecture on March 10.

Kuhl is known for his work in the development and application of radionuclide emission tomography and positron emission tomography in medicine. Most notably, he developed a photorecording system for radionuclide scanning, he made the developments necessary for the first 'computer tomography.' He is internationally respected as the father of positron emission tomography scanning.

DPS launches holiday food drive

The University's Department of Public Safety community oriented policing officers have started off their annual holiday food drive aimed at helping families in need.

The group will be collecting canned and boxed foods at their office at 535 Church St. as well as at G419 Mason Hall and Pierpont Commons until Dec. 15. DPS will also be accepting donations at 1239 Kipke Drive.

The donated food will be distributed to Ann Arbor families the week before Christmas.

Art museum displays models of architecture

Architectural models created by University students are now on display at the Grand Rapids Art Museum as part of a display titled "Perugino - Master of the Italian Renaissance Exhibit."

The exhibit examines the classic Renaissance style of the 16th Century and traces changes to the Palladian style of the 17th and 18th centuries in England and America. The display includes architectural models of buildings of the time as well as several texts from the era.

"The Renaissance City" was a collaborative effort between the Art Museum, Kendall College and the University.

'U' prof. named Phi Beta Kappa visiting scholar

University Law, English and classical studies Prof. James White has been appointed Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar.

As a visiting professor, White will travel to eight different intellectual institutions, staying two days at each. He will meet students and faculty in classroom discussions, seminars and public lectures on topics such as The Humanities and the Law, The Poetry of George Herbert, and Religion in the Language of the Law.

White has received fellowships, and has authored five books including The Legal Imagination.

Several other scholars across the country share this honor, and together, they will visit 100 college and universities during the school year.

YoHA funds student projects

The recipients of the first round of Year of Humanities and Arts Celebration Mini-Grants were announced last week.

YoHA awarded a total of almost $7,000 in funding to 12 student groups for fall semester arts and humanities initiatives. The money will go to projects emphasizing community learning, artistic works by students and student film-making, among others.

Applications for grants pertaining to student-directed ideas for winter semester projects are due on Dec. 1. The funding will range from $200-$1,500 range.

For more information, call 764-5123 or check out YoHA's Website at http://www.yoha.umich.edu.

- Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter Marla Hackett.

11-24-97

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