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December 15, 2008
Faculty salary increases at the University’s Ann Arbor campus for 2008-09 averaged 4.4 percent, according to figures from the University’s Salary Record, released today (Dec. 22). The median faculty salary increase (the 50th percentile) was 3.5 percent, the 25th percentile was 2.4 percent and the 75th percentile was 5.4 percent. Thus, half of all faculty…
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December 15, 2008
A new state law loosening restrictions on embryonic stem cell research went into effect today (Dec. 19), and University scientists are busy planning projects that could lead to new treatments for inherited diseases. On Nov. 4 Michigan voters passed Proposal 2 by a margin of 53 percent to 47 percent. The ballot measure amended the…
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December 15, 2008
International research collaborations seeking new ways to fuel transportation will get kick-started by a $2.2 million program sponsored by U-M and Fraunhofer. The program will award seed money grants of up to $200,000 annually for two years to projects that explore alternative energy innovations for transportation. Each project must have researchers from both U-M and…
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December 15, 2008
Site adjacent to U-M campus will create jobs, attract investors and boost regional scientific discovery, innovation The amount of energy used to heat, cool and power University buildings remained unchanged last year, even though new construction added nearly 500,000 square feet of space to the Ann Arbor campuses. In a move that directly will create…
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December 15, 2008
Read the 2008 U-M Environmental Report >Learn about about Campus Sustainability > The amount of energy used to heat, cool and power University buildings remained unchanged last year, even though new construction added nearly 500,000 square feet of space to the Ann Arbor campuses. “The fact that we’re able to hold the line on building…
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December 15, 2008
Banaszak Holl Seven University faculty members are among 486 newly elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Election as a fellow, a tradition that began in 1874, is an honor bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers. AAAS fellows are recognized for “scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science…
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December 15, 2008
Above left, Provost Teresa Sullivan, President Mary Sue Coleman and English Professor Ralph Williams serve students food during the Finals Survival Breakfast at the University Club in Michigan Union. The Dec. 14 stress relief event, organized by Arts & Programs, provided a free midnight breakfast with VIP servers, including E. Royster Harper, vice president for…
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December 15, 2008
The exhibit Wind-Up Toy Robots from the Elaine Reed Collection is by therapeutic artist Reed, who has been collecting toy robots made of tin, especially wind-up ones, for more than 30 years. She has more than 100 toy robots from all over the world. The exhibit is through Feb. 9 in the Taubman Center, North…
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December 15, 2008
Art lovers will have the unique opportunity to attend opening receptions for three School of Art & Design-sponsored exhibits, all scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Jan. 9 at three campus galleries. A reception at Slusser Gallery, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd. 1st floor, will celebrate the A&D 5th Annual Faculty Exhibition featuring works from 35 artists-designers demonstrating the…
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December 15, 2008
The vast majority of children who die while hospitalized are newborns, a nationwide study shows. Additionally, death rates are higher for hospitalized children without insurance compared to those with insurance, the researchers found. Children who were transferred between hospitals also had significantly higher mortality rates, according to the study, which was co-authored by Dr. Matthew…
