"Out of the Blue" Season 2 Episode 11

Abstract

Originally aired on June 18, 2010. Feature 1: The Detroit Observatory, built in 1854 on the U-M's Central Campus, is the centerpiece of President Henry Tappan's vision. Tappan saw the observatory as a vehicle to transform the U-M into one of the top science and research universities in the US. The creation of the Detroit Observatory thus marked a definitive turning point for the U-M to become recognized as a leader in science, research, and technology. Feature 2: The Wolverine Venture Fund is a multi-million dollar venture capital fund operated directly out of the Ross School of business. The WVF invests primarily in early-stage, emerging growth companies. The Fund invests with the active involvement of MBA students, faculty assistance, and an advisory board composed of professional venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. Feature 3: The Tango Club, a volunteer-based student organization, is dedicated to the philosophy that "tango is not a commodity but rather an art form to be shared freely." The student run club fosters leadership through a firm appreciation of the talents, abilities, and motivations of their members