Michigan Engineering Team:
Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of speaking to many of you at our annual State of the College event. Although we interacted virtually, it was delightful to be “with” you and our staff community.
There were many questions asked during this session. I encourage those of you unable to attend — Continue Reading »
Team Michigan Engineering:
Last week, President Mark Schlissel shared with you the measures being taken to preserve University financial resources in the face of uncertainty. Since his announcement, I have had time to hear from many people from across the College about how these efforts will impact our work, and the additional questions they have Continue Reading »
Greetings, Team Michigan Engineering:
The end of the semester is upon us – although it hardly feels like it. There are no graduates in regalia taking pictures with parents, no bubbling Lurie fountain, and no students sleeping in the Dude between study sessions.
This end of the semester may feel uneventful.
But it is far Continue Reading »
Dear CoE Community,
As Dean Gallimore shared on Monday, we have had dozens of volunteers step up to join our first “Victory Garden” projects – volunteering to do work not usually in their job duties to serve areas of high need, or donating blood to serve the common good.
At this time, we are in Continue Reading »
Dear Michigan Engineering Community:
I hope you all are doing well and are finding ways to manage in this situation. We have now come upon a month since the University moved classes online, and we began to transition to remote operations. On Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer extended Michigan’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order to 30 Continue Reading »
Dear CoE Community:
It’s been two weeks since our university took the necessary yet unprecedented safety measures of putting our academic institution entirely online. A lot has happened, and no doubt there is more to come. But rather than delve into more news about the changes, I want to take a moment to pause, and Continue Reading »
To Our Dedicated Engineering Staff:
Our lives have been disrupted. Many of us are now juggling the responsibilities of working remotely while caring for children or handling other duties. Or trying to help translate curriculum to an online environment. Or determining which part of research can continue outside of the lab.
One thing is acutely Continue Reading »
Staff and Faculty Members:
I know many of you have already been working remotely but please read the following to make sure you have the most up-to-date information.
First, thank you to each and every one of you for working diligently to fulfill our research, educational and service missions during these difficult times. The University Continue Reading »
Staff and Faculty Members:
I know many of you have already been working remotely but please read the following to make sure you have the most up-to-date information.
First, thank you to each and every one of you for working diligently to fulfill our research, educational and service missions during these difficult times. The University Continue Reading »
Colleagues:
These are unprecedented times. I realize the uncertainties of the COVID-19 virus and its implications on our regular operations are creating many questions and concerns for you. I know you are facing a great deal of stress — professionally and personally. For all of us, navigating through the options as our community grapples with Continue Reading »