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November 3, 2008
With the United States days away from perhaps electing its first African-American president, the leader of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund said such an outcome will say much about “who we are and what we’ve overcome.” But, John Payton cautioned, the reality is that “our democracy has unfinished business.” In his lecture “Democracy…
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November 3, 2008
Teresa Sullivan, (above from left) provost and executive vice president for academic affairs; Loren Rullman, associate vice president for student affairs; and Philip Hanlon, vice provost for academic and budgetary affairs cut the ribbon to officially open the Glass House Café, a new restaurant located within Palmer Commons. All three expressed sentiments of welcome to…
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November 3, 2008
The University of California, U-M and Stanford University announced Oct. 27 their joint support for the outstanding public benefits made possible through the proposed settlement agreement submitted to the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York by Google Inc. and plaintiffs the Authors Guild, Inc. et al. The proposed settlement will expand access to…
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November 3, 2008
Six of nine candidates vying for two open spots on the Board of Regents stated positions and answered questions in a Regents Candidates Forum before the faculty Senate Assembly Oct. 27 in Palmer Commons. Six candidates took part in the forum: Ellis Boal, Green-Charlevoix; Susan Brown, R-Kalamazoo, participated via telephone; incumbent Laurence Deitch, D-Bingham Farms;…
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November 3, 2008
Recent top rankings of U-M in a range of areas, and the often world-changing multidisciplinary work being accomplished in and out of University classrooms, reflect well on faculty, said President Mary Sue Coleman at her annual faculty Senate Assembly Address, Oct. 27 at Palmer Commons. Coleman cited recent high rankings the University has garnered, including…
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November 3, 2008
Wearing masks and using alcohol-based hand sanitizers may prevent the spread of flu symptoms by as much as 50 percent, a landmark new study suggests. In a first-of-its-kind look at the efficacy of non-pharmaceutical interventions in controlling the spread of the flu virus in a community setting, researchers at the School of Public Health (SPH)…
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November 3, 2008
South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu says he became a political leader by default. “The real leaders were in prison, in exile or were under some restriction,” he said of the years he emerged as an outspoken anti-apartheid activist. South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu raises his arms, mimicking an eagle’s flight, as he urges the crowd…
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November 3, 2008
Related story:TV anchors to emcee campaign conclusion> Tonya Mallett knew she could be a great teacher. She had the passion. She had experience with young people, including her own children. She even had many of the necessary college credits. What she needed was advanced teacher training. But looming between her and her dream was the…
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November 3, 2008
Related story:The Michigan Difference impact > NBC Sports anchor Andrea Joyce (AB ’76) and CBS “Early Show” anchor Harry Smith will emcee the finale of the Michigan Difference campaign from 2:30-4 p.m. Nov.14 at Hill Auditorium. The campaign, which officially ends at midnight on Dec. 31, has been one of the most successful in the…
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November 3, 2008
More than 10,000 faculty and staff members have participated in Active U, MHealthy’s flagship physical activity challenge begun in 2005. Since that time, a range of other programs has been offered to promote mental health, improve nutritional habits, encourage physical activity and improve workplace ergonomics for safety and injury reduction. Beginning in 2009, a five-year…
