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Liz Swaynie
“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

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It Happened at Michigan

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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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    • Headshot of Anita Shelgikar

    “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.”

    CNN
    • Headshot of Ethan Kross

    “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.

    National Public Radio
    • Nirupama Rao

    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