UM-Flint science building renovation boosts learning
The more than $23 million renovation and remodeling of the nearly 27-year-old Murchie Science Building will feature new labs and other facilities that will enhance students’ learning experience and increase faculty resources. For faculty, special areas have been constructed in the labs where they can do research, often with students help. Plans call for spending $2.5 million to update old lab equipment. A new, larger generator will provide emergency power. The building will have a new fire alarm and more study areas. The project is scheduled for completion in about a year.
Reminder: Nominations sought for diversity leaders award
Nominate a member of the staff, or an entire work team that demonstrates extraordinary commitment and dedication to diversity at the University of Michigan by making a nomination for the fifth annual Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award. Winners receive written recognition and money for professional development activities or training. There is $1,000 for individual recipients, and $2,500 for team recipients to share. For more information or to submit a nomination, go toddla.umich.edu. Nominations are accepted through Oct.10.
Re-imaging Gender exhibit call for art
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender invites graduate students to submit by the deadline Wednesday up to two works on paper and similar flat canvases for inclusion in Re-imaging Gender, a competitive, juried exhibition. Understandings of gender have shifted dramatically. No longer is gender a matter of predetermined preferences and predilections. This exhibition celebrates and interrogates the visual aspects of the re-imaging of gender. Selected works will be displayed Jan. 15-June 26 at the Lane Hall Gallery. Go to callforentry.org to learn more.
Register for MCubed Symposium
Those who appreciate revolutionary ideas are encouraged to register for the 2014 MCubed Symposium Oct. 9 at Rackham Auditorium and the Michigan League. President Mark Schlissel will share his vision for research and scholarship at U-M, and there will be talks from faculty and students on autism, the health impacts of global trade, Facebook, environmental justice in Detroit, and more. MCubed is a seed funding program based in the Office of Research and part of the Third Century Initiative. It empowers multi-unit faculty teams to advance immediately with novel ideas. Direct questions about the event to mcubedinfo@umich.edu and register at mcubed.umich.edu/mcubed_2014/registration.html.
