Dow Sustainability Fellows program seeks applications for awards
The Dow Distinguished Awards for Interdisciplinary Sustainability competition provides up to $5,000 in seed money to pursue a collaborative project, and up to $50,000 for full implementation. Projects are student led, but must have a faculty adviser. Additional staff and faculty team members are encouraged. As a component of U-M’s Dow Sustainability Fellows program, this competition welcomes proposals including: energy, water, communities, food, built environment, transportation and other areas. May 28 is the proposal deadline. Direct questions to Anne Wallin at 734-763-6131 or apwallin@umich.edu.
University Research Corridor ranked second in Innovation Power Ranking
Michigan’s University Research Corridor contributes $16.8 billion to Michigan’s economy to rank second among the nations most respected schools in Innovation Power Ranking, for the second year in a row, according to the Eighth Annual Economic Impact & Benchmark Report. The alliance of Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University focuses on increasing economic prosperity and connecting Michigan to the world. The report, prepared by the East Lansing-based Anderson Economic Group, compared the URC’s performance to peer university innovation clusters including Northern California, Southern California, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Texas and Pennsylvania. For every dollar the state invested in the three URC universities, it saw $21 in economic benefits, according to the report at urcmich.org.
U-M pitches in relief work after Nepal earthquake
After surviving the earthquake, researchers and staff of the University of Michigan in Nepal are providing tents, food and other aid to hard-to-reach communities near the epicenter. The supplies are being delivered to hard-hit areas in Gorkha and Lanjung districts, just north of the epicenter. In Ann Arbor, U-M Health System Materiel Services is serving as a central collection point for World Medical Relief, which is assembling requested supplies for Nepal. Departments can bring medical supplies or equipment that are expired, open but unused, not returnable, or samples, to Materiel Services on the B2 level of University Hospital, Room UHB2F304. Email questions to mayers@umich.edu or call 734-936-6166.
Construction begins in May on Fuller Road, Maiden Lane
The city of Ann Arbor will conduct necessary bridge maintenance on Fuller Road and Maiden Lane. Construction is expected to begin today (May 4) and end by Aug. 21. Allow extra time when traveling to and from the U-M Hospitals and Health Centers and share this information with patients and visitors. Through June 26, work will take place on the Fuller Road bridge over the railroad on the west side of the U-M Hospitals and Health Centers. One lane of traffic on Fuller Road will be maintained in each direction. Maiden Lane and E. Medical Center Drive bridges will remain open to traffic.
Regents meeting set for May 21
The Board of Regents will have its monthly meeting at 3 p.m. May 21 at the UM-Dearborn Fairlane Center South. To offer public comment at the meeting, sign up in advance at www.regents.umich.edu/meetings/publform.html. Public comments on agenda items will be taken prior to their consideration. Comments on nonagenda items will follow the regular business agenda. People with disabilities who need assistance should contact the Office of the Vice President and Secretary of the University in advance at 734-763-8194. For more about regents meetings, go to www.regents.umich.edu.
University Record begins summer publication schedule
Beginning with this issue, The University Record will publish on a reduced schedule for the summer months. The publication schedule is as follows: May 25, June 8, June 22, July 13, July 27 and Aug. 17. A regular print schedule will resume Sept. 8. The Record will continue to send daily emails and update its website.
