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June 9, 2008
Researchers say early intervention is the key to helping children with autism spectrum disorders but the effectiveness with young toddlers is unknown. With a $7 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health, U-M and Florida State University researchers aim to find out how effective early intervention is for children diagnosed with ASD by…
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June 9, 2008
Fraternity officials are evaluating possibly rebuilding the historic Delta Upsilon house after a May 30 fire nearly destroyed the 105-year-old structure. A fire at the Delta Upsilon fraternity house, designed by Detroit architect Albert Kahn, nearly destroyed the historic structure. (Photo by Jillian Bogater) The Ann Arbor Fire Department continues its investigation into what caused…
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June 9, 2008
Donald Bord, professor of physics and astronomy at U-M-Dearborn, will serve a one-year term as interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs of the campus beginning July 1, pending approval by the Board of Regents. Susan Martin, current provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, will become president of Eastern Michigan University at the…
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June 9, 2008
Ruth Person, chancellor of Indiana University Kokomo, has been recommended as the seventh chancellor of U-M-Flint. Person, an alumna of the University, will begin her appointment Aug. 18, pending approval by the Board of Regents. (Photo courtesy Indiana University Kokomo) “We are delighted that Ruth Person is returning to the University as chancellor of U-M-Flint,”…
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June 9, 2008
John Birko’s knee had osteoarthritis, was painful and severely limited his day-to-day activities. While his knee felt as though it was about 80 years old, Birko was 49. And like many other baby boomers today, he was not ready to slow down and instead decided to have surgery. “Having knee replacement surgery made an extraordinary…
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June 9, 2008
Family, friends and colleagues of six men who died in a Transplant/Survival Flight team plane crash gather at Burton Tower to observe the one-year anniversary of the tragedy. At 5 p.m. June 4, the time of the crash, the School of Music, Theatre & Dance arranged a simultaneous bell ringing by all carillons in Ann…
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June 9, 2008
Two researchers at the University have been appointed as Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators. John Moran, associate professor of human genetics at the Medical School, and Mercedes Pascual, associate professor of ecology and evolutionary biology in LSA, are among 56 top scientists nationally who have been appointed as investigators. Moran is a pioneer in understanding…
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June 9, 2008
The University Research Corridor announced investments in two new energy initiatives and released an independent analysis showing Michigan is ready to “become a leader in alternative energy.” “The University Research Corridor will play a vital role in making alternative energy an important driver of economic growth in the state,” said Patrick Anderson, CEO of Anderson…
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May 27, 2008
Riding in President George H. W. Bush’s motorcade is just one of the perks of working as a vehicle mechanic for the University, if you’re Gordy Peters. (Photo by Lin Jones, U-M Photo Services) The heavy equipment mechanic, a University employee 33 years, was asked to transport a van of press people in that motorcade…
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May 27, 2008
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