From the desk of Gerard Voland, Provost:

Professor Donna Fry has been named the Interim Dean of the School of Health Professions and Studies, effective immediately. Dean Barbara Kornblau has resigned from the position, and I thank her for the contributions that she has made to the School and the University of Michigan-Flint.

Dr. Fry is an esteemed colleague and scholar. She has served in numerous capacities at UM-Flint since she first came to campus as a lecturer in 1987. Most recently, she was the Director of the Department of Physical Therapy. Professor Fry has played a major role on many committees over the years, including Faculty Council, Chair of Academic Affairs Advisory Committee, Budget Priorities and Chancellor’s Advisory Committee, Institutional Review Board, NCA/HLC Accreditation Chairs Committee, General Education Design Team Steering Committee as well as several others. She has an extensive list of published works to her credit as well. I am appreciative of Professor Fry’s willingness to accept this role and confident that she will be a strong leader for the School of Health Professions and Studies.

A national search for a new dean will begin shortly. I will be working closely with all SHPS faculty to assist with this leadership transition.

Thanks to Dr. Kornblau for her valuable service and congratulations to Dr. Fry on the new appointment!

Congratulations to the following faculty:

Rajib Ganguly, Assistant Professor of Physics, CSEP who recently received a grant from The Smithsonian Institution for the following project: “Testing the Radiative-Driving Hypothesis of Quasar Outflows”  $ 74,257

Marge Andrews, Director and Professor of Nursing, who recently received a grant from the State of Michigan, Department of Community Health for the following project:  “State of Michigan Bureau of Health Professions Nursing Scholarship” $ 8,000

From the School of Management website:

Dr. Mark Perry, professor of finance at SOM, provided a testimony at the U.S. Congress Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support of the Committee on Ways and Means during a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness of responsible fatherhood programs on June 17th, 2010. The program is designed to promote responsible fatherhood through: parenting activities, fostering the economic stability of fathers, marriage promotion, and collaborating with non-profit fatherhood promotion organizations to develop and advance media campaigns to encourage parental involvement. In announcing the hearing, Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA), the Chairman of the Subcommittee, stated, “I look forward to hearing how Responsible Fatherhood Initiatives have helped men play a bigger role in the lives of their children, and how the program might be built upon to improve the overall well-being of vulnerable children and their families.”

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Hearing to Review Responsible Fatherhood Programs, Mark Perry Statement

Congratulations to Jonathan Jarosz, Interim Director, University Outreach, who recently received a grant from the Cass River Greenway for the following project: Cass River Greenway Natural Lands Inventory  –  $ 12,100.

From Dr. Janet Haley, Assistant Professor of Theatre:

Restoration of Spirit seeks to increase community spirit and pride by way of engaging local audiences with a nearly-forgotten historical place, Glenwood Cemetery. In 1857 it was established as a Rural Cemetery, a public, park-like place for all residents to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life. It was created as a place to stroll, to picnic, to breathe clean air. It was a place to gather with family and friends in gentle recreation. It was a place to lay ancestors to rest…as well as daily troubles.

We believe these 19th century intentions for public use can be activated within our 21st century community…and we hope to raise awareness for this treasure of local history and outdoor beauty with community-based, community-created performance.

An original theatre production entitled Glen-Wood: Restoration of Spirit will be created from interviews and scholarly/historical research. The creative team is comprised of UM-Flint faculty, students and community partners such as Glenwood Cemetery and Genesee County Historical Society. Academic articles will be published about the making of this project, and archival documentation of the process will be featured in writings for publication. The performance will tour the grounds of Glenwood Sept 23-Oct 3, 2010.
Restoration of Spirit is the recipient of a 2010 Arts of Citizen fellowship with UM-Ann Arbor’s Ginsberg Center.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Community Conversation and Project Open House
Saturday, August 7, 2010 (2-5 pm) on the grounds of Glen-Wood Cemetery, 2500 E. Court Street, Flint, MI
An opportunity for the creative team & cast to engage with the public about the project, gather stories and experiences from community for the script, and promote the production. Do you have a story to share of Glenwood Cemetery? Do you have questions or thoughts to share? We’d love to hear!

Performance Dates
September 23 through October 3, 2010
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – Twilight Performances
Each twilight performance will be followed by refreshments and conversation.
Performances take place on the grounds of Glen-Wood Cemetery, 2500 E. Court Street, Flint, MI
Information on performance times, ticket prices, how to reserve tickets, etc. coming soon.

For more information, email us at [email protected]

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