Today's Headlines
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Eight faculty members seeking three seats in SACUA election
Eight candidates are running for three seats on the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs, the nine-member executive arm of U-M’s central faculty governance system.
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Michigan Recreational Sports rebranding as Michigan Recreation
Michigan Recreational Sports will be renamed Michigan Recreation this summer, reflecting the continuing expansion of the department’s scope.
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University launches new research support program
U-M is initiating a new research funding program that provides temporary support for qualified researchers who have received federal grant and contract stop-work orders.
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U-M Congressional Breakfast raises record $125k for scholarships
The 74th annual U-M Congressional Breakfast raised a record $125,000 for the Samuel L. Chappell Family Scholarship, marking the largest amount in its seven-decade history.
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New Center for Collaborative Archaeology and Heritage opening
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Opioid musical performed at U-M available for licensing
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U-M takes multi-pronged approach to address harassment of faculty
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U-M launches effort to advance AI research, collaboration
Coming Events
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Mar 17
Why not just use a lottery for college admissions?
Cutting through the complexity with Michael Bastedo, professor and associate dean of the Marsal Family School of Education; noon-12:50 p.m.; Ford School, Weill Hall
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Mar 18
Lessons Learned from a Black Woman Solo Traveler
Ashley Cureton highlights how her extensive international travels inform her instruction of globally-oriented courses; noon-1:30 p.m.; School of Social Work Building, Room 1840
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Mar 18
Ann Arbor Premiere of “17 Blocks”
Premiere screening and conversation with filmmaker Davy Rothbart; 6 p.m.; Michigan Theatre
U-M Congressional Breakfast
President Santa J. Ono addresses the attendees at the annual U-M Congressional Breakfast in Washington, D.C. The 74th annual event raised a record $125,000 for the Samuel L. Chappell Family Scholarship, marking the largest amount in its seven-decade history. Nearly 350 people attended the breakfast in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Paul A. Sherman)
Read more about the annual U-M Congressional BreakfastSpotlight

“The sanctuary has given me space to play with my professional goals and ambitions, and I think I’ve brought some organization and expertise.”
— Liz Swaynie, the stewardship officer for UM-Dearborn who is on the board of Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary, where she serves as fundraising chair
Read more about Liz SwaynieIt Happened at Michigan

The Royal Shakespeare Company came to town
In 2001, the Royal Shakespeare Company performed an historic 27-hour marathon at the Power Center for Performing Arts, presented by the University Musical Society. The performance was so successful and popular it kicked off an 11-year relationship between the RSC, U-M and UMS that included three residencies.
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“Sleepmaxxing,” a collection of activities, products or “hacks” used simultaneously to optimize sleep quality and quantity, can be beneficial, said Anita Shelgikar, clinical professor of neurology, but it can backfire “if it turns what should be a restorative process into a high-pressure chore. For some individuals, being overly attentive to sleep optimization and sleep patterns every night can increase stress and worsen sleep over time.”
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“When our emotions are triggered out of proportions, that’s akin to me trying to play a Stradivarius violin. It can cause enormous pain for both the player as well as those around us. Now, we can all learn to play that instrument effectively. It takes practice. I genuinely believe that the same is true when it comes to our emotions. We can all learn to manage our emotions more effectively,” said Ethan Kross, professor of psychology and of management and organizations.
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Research shows that consumers often end up bearing the cost of tariffs paid at the border by U.S. importers, yet the impact on prices of individual goods from taxes like tariffs can surpass even the headline rate, says Nirupama Rao, assistant professor of business, economics and public policy: “This is a golden opportunity to raise prices and blame the tariffs.”
Bloomberg