Campus Notes

'U' alum donates $5M to service learning center

The University Center for Community Service and Learning was renamed in honor of Edward Ginsberg, a Cleveland resident and University alum, after his family donated $5 million to the center. The gift honors Ginsberg's service to community during his lifetime.

University President Lee Bollinger said at the Board of Regents meeting last week that the gift will ensure the continuation of excellent work in community service on campus.

The center houses ProjectSERVE and facilitates several programs that aid disadvantaged children in southeastern Michigan.

Substance abuse educator to speak

Mike Green, a recovering alcoholic who travels the country speaking to students about substance abuse, is scheduled to give his program "Drunk and Stupid is No Way to Go Through Life" at 7 p.m. in Rackham Auditorium.

The event is open to anyone. Several sponsors are helping to bring Green to campus, including the Office of Greek Life, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Association, Athletic Department, M-PACT, University Health Service, Michigan Student Assembly and Alumni Association.

Panel to discuss higher ed lobbying

As part of a continuing series on unique problems in lobbying for higher education, experts in the field are scheduled to gather today in the Rackham Amphitheater to discuss related issues.

Panelists include former University President Robben Fleming, Vice President for Government Relations Cynthia Wilbanks, Education Prof. Connie Cook and Kevin Casey, senior director of federal/state relations at Harvard University.

Lecturer to speak on child welfare

The School of Social Work is sponsoring a free public lecture tomorrow. David Liederman, president and chief executive officer of the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, is scheduled to speak.

The lecture is planned for 3 p.m. in the School of Education's Schorling Auditorium.

Liederman's lecture, titled "The State of Children in America: Are We Y2K Ready?" is dedicated to Fedel Fauri, former Social Work dean, and his wife.

Lecture to focus on Ottoman calligraphy

Focusing on innovations of Ottoman calligraphy in the architecture of the 16th Century, a lecture titled "Legacy of the Ottoman Empire: The Architecture of Mimar Sinan," is scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m.

The lecture's featured speaker is Gulru Necipoglu of Harvard University. She will join University faculty members to discuss architecture.

Museum program features dinos

"Strange Body Parts and Boneheads!" is the Museum of Natural History's new exhibit, which will include Dinosaur Discovery Day on Saturday beginning at 11 a.m.

The program will feature dinosaur-themed events, including demonstrations, multi-media presentations and "Ask the Bonehead."

Jingle Bell Run set for Burns Park

Early registration ends today for the Jingle Bell Run, which is planned for Sunday at 10 a.m. in Burns Park. The event, sponsored by the Michigan chapter of The Arthritis Foundation, annually raises money for research and quality of life programs.

The registration fee of $20 increases to $27 after today's deadline. People interested in participating can call 1-800-968-3030 to register or to receive more information about the event.

Registration entitles each participant to a long-sleeved T-shirt and entrance into a prize giveaway.

- Compiled by Daily News Editor Jaimie Winkler.

11-29-99

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