September 15, 2008
August 2008 crime map > Two robberies reported last week Two off-campus robberies were reported to the Ann Arbor Police last week involving University students. In both cases, the victims reported giving the perpetrators money, who then fled without further incident. The Ann Arbor Police later indicated they were considering the two incidents connected and…
September 15, 2008
Albert Richards, one of the world’s foremost authorities in dental radiography, died Sept. 6. He was 91. Born in Chicago in 1917, Richards was a faculty member with the School of Dentistry for more than 40 years. He joined the school as an instructor in July 1940, was named professor of dentistry in 1959 and…
September 15, 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 15, 2008
Moore’s ‘Slacker Uprising’ premieres after his guest lecture at U-M Arguably American’s most incendiary filmmaker, Michael Moore will be in Ann Arbor Sept. 18 to discuss his inimitable approach to his craft, and his self-proclaimed mission to provoke the American public to confront pressing social and economic issues. Moore will appear as a guest lecturer…
September 15, 2008
Edibles, a School of Art & Design juried all-media exhibit, is a celebration and an examination of the role that food plays in society. Artists/designers are encouraged to investigate food as a medium, as a social experience and a vital component of a healthy life. The exhibit runs through Oct. 3 at Work gallery, 206…
September 15, 2008
“Montana de Oro” is one of the pieces presented in the exhibit Motawi at Home: Handmade Ceramic Art Tile by Motawi Tileworks, which features handmade tile reflecting the classic style and craftsmanship of America’s historic arts & crafts movement. The exhibit is through Oct. 13 in the Taubman Center north lobby. Sponsored by Gifts of…
September 15, 2008
View a slideshow on how early cookbooks served as a form of social networking > The favorite dishes found in some cookbooks dating from Civil War times to present hardly are main entrées when examining the impact of the social networking required to create, publish and distribute the collection of recipes. The circulation of many…
September 15, 2008
Par-T for the Model T is a celebration of the legendary car from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Henry Ford Estate, U-M-Dearborn. The event will include children’s activities, concessions, memorabilia, prizes and tours. For more information call (313) 593-5590 or go to www.henryfordestate.org. (Photo by Gary Rodgers)
September 15, 2008
A glitch in the ability to move iron around in cells may underlie a disease known as Type IV mucolipidosis (ML4) and the suite of symptoms —mental retardation, poor vision and diminished motor abilities — that accompany it, research shows. The same deficit also may be involved in aging and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s…
September 15, 2008
The growing number of potholes, broken curbs and cracked sidewalks in American cities are more than eyesores emblematic of the nation’s economic troubles. These kinds of conditions quadruple disabilities among older adults who already are struggling with leg strength and balance, according to a U-M study published in the September issue of the American Journal…
