ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan’s Bentley Historical Library has mounted a Web site titled “Quick Facts About the University of Michigan.” While this site may not be “one-stop shopping” for a historical overview of the U-M, http://www.umich.edu/~bhl/bhl/refhome/frontpage.htm is a good place to start.

From the chronological history of the University and the history of its seal to Bowl appearances by the Wolverines’ football team, notable faculty and alumni, and the history of the Winged Helmet, the site offers a plethora of additional opportunities for finding quick facts within and outside the University. Suggestions for further readings are also included on the page.

The headings include “University of Michigan History,” “Presidents” including biographies and writings of former U-M presidents, “Buildings and Campus Artwork” with a historical tour of the campus, “The History of Diversity at U-M,” with a side trip into examples of early diversity in the health sciences, “Notable Faculty and Alumni,” and “Athletics.”

“Quick Facts” is a collaboration of Bentley librarians Karen Jania and Kathy Marquis and a student from U-M’s School of Information.

Contact: Joanne Nesbit