September 29, 2008
A new online tool set to launch Oct. 6 will help faculty communicate their textbook selections early to both students and booksellers, in an effort to help students save money. The University is encouraging faculty to adopt the program, which is aimed at making it possible for more students to buy used books. The Office…
September 29, 2008
Related story:New business start-ups, inventions help ‘transform’ state economy > Unlike most of us, inventors look at seemingly intractable problems and see opportunities for innovation. Charles Cain, professor of biomedical engineer, displays a device he and his colleagues invented that uses tightly focused pulses of ultrasound as “micro-scalpels” to destroy prostate cancer tumors. (Photo by…
September 29, 2008
President, provost to speak at Oct. 13 reception President Mary Sue Coleman will speak about her trip to Africa earlier this year during a reception for the University’s new African Studies Center (ASC). Provost Teresa Sullivan also will provide remarks at the event, scheduled for 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 13 on the second floor of…
September 22, 2008
On a good day, U-M Medical School Diversity & Career Development Office (DCDO) Health Career Programs Manager and youth mentor Princess Currence does not need an iPod or radio on her drive home. “When they believe in themselves like I believe in them, that is what brings me joy — that is what sends me…
September 22, 2008
New parking structure, offices, transit center planned for Wall Street A new 550-space parking structure will be constructed on Wall Street, expanding parking availability for faculty, staff and visitors in the area. As part of the project, an approximately 40,000 gross square-foot office building will be constructed adjacent to the structure that will house the…
September 22, 2008
Police Beat is a monthly feature of the University Record. The next installment will be October 13.
September 22, 2008
Dr. I. Douglas Moon, who served as the U-M-Flint School of Management dean from January 2003-June 2007, died Sept. 13 at his home. He was 62. Prior to his deanship, Moon was professor of operations management at the school. (Photo courtesy U-M-Flint) “Dean Moon’s contributions to the School of Management will endure for decades,” says…
September 22, 2008
Award Katherine Spindler, professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Medical School, recently was awarded the Distinguished Citizen Award in the Field of Science by Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity. This award is presented to women who are outstanding in their professions or in civic, organizational, cultural or charitable work.
September 22, 2008
Since 1995 the Saturday Morning Physics (SMP) lectures have drawn 350-400 people to the Dennison Building each week from as far away as Alpena, Grand Rapids and northern Ohio. The tradition continues with the commencement of the fall 2008 lecture series. Sponsored by the Department of Physics, this semester’s lectures will cover Great Lakes water…
September 22, 2008
Stem cell research, policy issues topic of talks The scientific and medical challenges of stem cell research and related ethical and policy issues are topics of an upcoming discussion on “The Promise of Embryonic Stem Cell Research.” The talks, which will be followed by a question-and-answer session, will take place during the Institute of Medicine…
