Frederick Mayer, a former University Planner at the University of Michigan from 1968-2003, has written numerous articles and lectured extensively on the subject of college and university planning. He is the author of, "A Setting for Excellence: The Story of the Planning and Development of the Ann Arbor Campus of the University of Michigan," foreword by James J. Duderstadt (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2015). Currently he is working on a book about the development of the Medical Center.

Janet Tarolli will lead a discussion following Mr. Mayer's presentation on the history of nursing residences at the University of Michigan. Free parking will be available in the lot adjacent to the school.

For further information email Linda Strodtman at strodtma@umich.edu.