Yes, I do have OPINIONS on this. Why don't we hear anything about a possible pandemic--right here at UM? I know that there is work being done on this topic, but the only reason I know this is that I happen to belong to VOICES--Core Team. What about everyone else? Shouldn't *everyone* be informed of what is going on behind the scenes locally on this extremely important topic? As a matter of fact, now that I have worked myself up to a certain stage of indignation and irritation, I shall write a letter to some individuals who might be in a position to reveal to the UM community what is being planned in this context! :)

There have been a few stories about the university's efforts in this regard, but it's true that we haven't heard a lot. I suspect that we'll hear more when the plans for each department of the university are complete.

I'm aware of the process because I'm a backup rep. for the Dentistry Library to the School of Dentistry task force (so I get emails, although I don't participate in meetings).