University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Dne of many on North Campus, a Bone sculpture sits outside of the kt school- The presence of the of Art Design contributed to installations as well as indoor i, creative influencing the student body. K. Maher photo North Campus is the unknown jewel of the University. Everyday I get a chance to see the beautiful art that is around while I study or go to class. This makes me want to go up to North Campus as often as I can, said senior design major Beth Hamburg. There were many permanent art pieces by J6nniT6r on North Campus that helped students relax and 1 66 enjoy the scenery as they studied or went to class. For instance, the Media Union, a hot spot for studying, held a plethora of murals, even in the elevators. As an engineering major, I am stuck on North Campus more than a sane person ever should be. But, I really get through my time on North Campus because of how beautiful it is. In particular, the Media Union, where I have to do most of my programs, has so much to beautiful art to look at all of the time, said junior engineering major Graham Nash. In addition to most of the art inside schools on North Campus, such as the modern architecture in the engineering buildings, North Campus housed attractive landscapes. When it is warm outside before winter sets in, I love to take my homework and go by the pond at the music school. There is a beautiful sculpture right next to it, and the whole atmosphere is just completely relaxing, said Hamburg. Besides the pond, North Campus proudly displayed its reflecting pool and the Bell Tower. The last addition of art each year came from particular exhibitions in the School of Art and Architecture. This past year it held the What is Its Use show in the Jean Paul Slusser gallery, which displayed everyday objects dis- torted into fascinating pieces of art. Also, in the Warren M. Robbins Center Gallery, the gradu- ate art students directed their own gallery show. The second floor of art is just beautiful and even more special because you know that the work is done by fellow students. Yet, I still feel like I am in a gallery in New York, said Hamburg. MICHIGAN LIFE 63

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M. Christiansen photo ompeting against the standards set by professors, peers, and themselves, University students in all majors and schools pushed Wr the envelope to maintain a tradition of academic excellence. Stu- dents prospered and struggled in classes and were challenged and bored by professors. Whether participating in Living -Learn ing communities such as Lloyd Hall Scholars or pulling all-nighters in the UGLi, they worked diligently to find direction and earn a degree from one of the nation ' s top universities. ACADEMICS 65