The University community responds to national tragedy

UPDATED 11 a.m. Sept. 23

The University community responds to national tragedy

The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan has opened a Message Board, an open forum of information about Michigan alumni.

Telecasts—Some of the U-M discussions regarding the Sept. 11 tragedy were videotaped and are being telecast on the U-M educational access channel 22 in the Ann Arbor-area Comcast cable system.

The University of Michigan School of Business Administrationholds a public panel discussion 4:15-5:45 p.m. Monday (Sept, 24) in Hale Auditorium of Assembly Hall (corner of Hill and Tappan) to examine the recent acts of terror against the United States and their impact. Dean Robert Dolan will moderate the event, which will include remarks from three other Business School faculty:Kenneth Lieberthal, former Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Asian Affairs at the National Security Council, and William Davidson Professor of International Business;Anjan Thakor, Edward J. Frey Professor of Banking and Finance; andJames Walsh, Gerald and Esther Carey Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management.A reception will follow.

Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning holds the second in a set of meetings to discuss the tragic events of Sept. 11 in the Lecture Hall (room 2104) Art and Architecture Building 12:30-1:30 Sept. 26 and may schedule a third meeting Oct. 5 in the Lecture Hall.

The U-M has created a Web site to help families and friends affected by the tragedies locate one another.

The American Red Cross is in need of blood to replenish the nation’s supply. Call (800) GIVE-LIFE—(800) 448-3543—to schedule an appointment near where you live.If you are unable to get through to the toll-free number, the U-M School of Business Administration has an online formthrough which people can contact the Washtenaw Chapter of the Red Cross to set up appointments.Open message to the University Community from the Red Cross

U-M Human Resources & Affirmative Action has issued an e-mail Benefits Special Edition – Your Retirement Plan

Counseling resources

Cancellations and postponements

Statements from University community leaders

William Bess, director of public safety, said the U-M Department of Public Safety and Security is attending to heightened security issues and is working with local, state and federal agencies as appropriate, but the department will not discuss details of any security measures being taken. Individuals with security concerns can contact the department at (734) 763-1131.

As additional information becomes available, we will post updates to the University’s main Web site at www.umich.edu.

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