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November 24, 2008
A University of Michigan medical and doctoral student who plans to become a neurosurgeon so that he may “mend with my hands some of the defects I cannot avert through my research” has been named a Rhodes Scholar. Abdul El-Sayed is currently pursuing both a medical degree from the U-M Medical School and a doctoral…
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November 24, 2008
The Dance and Related Arts Performances are a collaberation among dance, music and performance majors. They are at 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5 in Studio A of the Dance Building, Betty Pease Studio Theatre, 1310 N. University Court, sponsored by the School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Illustration by Rob Migrin and Brian Lenz.
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November 24, 2008
Jerry Blackstone, director of choirs at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, will lead the University Musical Society Choral Union and Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra presentation of Handel’s “Messiah” Dec. 6 and 7 at Hill Auditorium. The ensembles will feature soloists Mary Wilson, soprano; Claudia Huckle, mezzo-soprano; John Tessier, tenor; Joshua Hopkins, bass; and…
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November 24, 2008
From the jungles of Sri Lanka to the mountains of Appalachia, Charles Owens draws on his travels as a young man to create the rich, saturated watercolors in his exhibit Natural World: Transparent Watercolors through Dec. 8 in the Taubman Center north lobby, Floor 1. The detail in his works, including “Military Macaws,” top, and…
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November 24, 2008
The annual Ann Arbor Farm & Garden Greens Market is from noon-4 p.m. Dec. 4 at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road. Greens, wreaths, florals and holiday plants will be available as well as baked goods, antiques, crafts and gifts. There will be informational demonstrations on wreath making and Ikebana floral creations. There will…
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November 24, 2008
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners recognized U-M for “contributing to the inclusiveness and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in Washtenaw County” by presenting a resolution of appreciation during its Nov. 19 board meeting. “This recognition is a reflection of the University’s commitment to diversity and collaboration with the community to provide equal opportunity…
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November 24, 2008
Online support communities for high survival rate cancers contain a greater amount of emotional support content than online support communities for cancers with low survival rates, according to a new study from the U-M Health System (UMHS) and the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. The researchers also found that support communities for low survival rate…
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November 24, 2008
Related story:As Big Three struggle, so does state > Economists at U-M confirmed today what many Americans already believe — that the nation is in the throes of recession. And it’s a recession that will bottom out in mid-2009 with only modest economic growth expected in 2010 and unemployment hovering above 8 percent throughout that…
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November 24, 2008
Subject: Faculty grievance procedures In January 2007 the Senate Assembly approved a report from the Faculty Grievance Procedures Task Force. This committee had been established because the current grievance procedures are not well suited to resolve disputes concerning the treatment of faculty by administrators. (i) There are potential conflicts of interest: review boards generally contain…
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November 24, 2008
University officials on Nov. 14 announced The Michigan Difference has raised more than $3.1 billion in support of facilities, programs, professorships and student aid since July 2000. The support of more than 364,000 donors has enabled the University to increase greatly student financial aid, create new student programs, hire and retain outstanding faculty, support groundbreaking…
