"The idea came from the fact that the president and the provost were really eager to reach out to the students and have a conversation with them," said Pamela Horn, assistant associate provost for academic and multicultural affairs.
During the one-hour meetings, scheduled for today at 4 p.m. at the Chrysler Center and tomorrow in Angell Hall Auditorium B at 4:30 p.m., the administrators will speak briefly about the previous academic year and then open the floor to students, Horn said.
"The goal is for both the president and the provost to hear from the students ... their praises about the University and what their concerns might be," Horn said.
The administrators hope to reach as many students as possible, which is why they are holding two meetings in different locations. The town meetings were advertised through e-mail and fliers.
"We've asked that student leaders bring along those who they are mentoring," Horn said.
She said the administrators hope this will increase communication on campus.
"It won't be able to happen every day, but we hope this will be something that can happen several times a year," Horn said.
The award ceremony is scheduled to take place at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Rackham Auditorium. University President Lee Bollinger will give the opening address before Adams delivers his lecture.
The Golden Apple is an award that allows students to choose their favorite professor. Students submitted nominations by e-mail or ballot to determine the winner of the event, sponsored by Students Honoring Outstanding University Teaching, a division of Hillel. Quantity and quality of nominations were considered in the committee's selection of a candidate.
Adams graduated from Harvard University in 1969 and taught there for one year. He joined the University in 1974. He has previously been awarded the Thurnau Professorship in 1991 from the University.
The award was established eight years ago and includes a $1,000 prize.
The program, which was started five years ago, begins on Sept.1 when new students move in to residence halls and continues until Sept. 7. Campus organizations interested in participating in the event must complete an form by April 10.
Students interested in becoming involved with the program should contact Jennifer Cross at 764-6413 or by e-mail at welcome@umich.edu.
For more on Browne's schedule of events, contact 647-7037.
- Compiled by Daily Staff Reporters Melanie Sampson.
04-06-98
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