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February 11, 2008
A new energy-capturing knee brace can generate enough electricity from walking to operate a portable GPS locator, a cell phone, a motorized prosthetic joint or an implanted neurotransmitter, research involving U-M shows. (Photo by Greg Ehlers/Simon Fraser University) The wearable mechanism works much like regenerative braking charges a battery in some hybrid vehicles, says Arthur…
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February 11, 2008
Pregnant and anticipating her first child two years ago, graduate student Julia Looper didn’t know what to expect when she approached her adviser for time off. “There were no set rules,” says the doctoral student at the Center for Motor Behavior and Pediatric Disability in the Division of Kinesiology. “If I had a less accepting…
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February 11, 2008
Suellyn Scarnecchia, dean of the University of New Mexico Law School since 2003, will return to Ann Arbor to become vice president and general counsel of U-M. (Photo by Kyle Zimmerman Photography) Scarnecchia was a clinical professor of law and associate dean of the Law School from 1987-2002, and special assistant to the U-M provost…
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February 11, 2008
The votes are in and the decision has been made to hold Spring Commencement on the Diag. Graduating students were asked to declare their preferred location, the Diag or Elbel Field, in a poll that went out early last week. Of the 3,002 who responded, 66 percent favored the Diag, Provost Teresa Sullivan and Vice…
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February 4, 2008
Across campus students, staff and faculty enjoy a warm ride on the University bus system as they contend with the frigid Midwest winter. (Photo by Scott Galvin, U-M Photo Services) Little do they know, Jim Peters, who helps maintain and repair the buses that make their lives easier, also has a positive impact on the…
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February 4, 2008
Police Beat appear monthly. The next publication will be February 18.
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February 4, 2008
Awards Peter Tracey, help desk coordinator associate, Michigan Administrative Information Services, received the Local Analyst of the Year Award from the Help Desk Institute, the largest association for IT service and support professionals. Tracey was recognized for his understanding of industry standards, commitment to excellent service and consistency in exceeding performance objectives. He will compete…
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February 4, 2008
The votes are in and the decision has been made to hold Spring Commencement on the Diag. Graduating students were asked to declare their preferred location, the Diag or Elbel Field, in a poll that went out early last week. Of the 3,002 who responded, 66 percent favored the Diag, Provost Teresa Sullivan and Vice…
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February 4, 2008
Pregnant and anticipating her first child two years ago, graduate student Julia Looper didn’t know what to expect when she approached her adviser for time off. “There were no set rules,” says the doctoral student at the Center for Motor Behavior and Pediatric Disability in the Division of Kinesiology. “If I had a less accepting…
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February 4, 2008
A tour of the exhibit Inge Morath and Arthur Miller: China, will be presented at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at the University Museum of Art Off/Site, 1301 S. University. This exhibition captures two artists responding to a society in transition. Photographs are by Morath, accompanied by journal excerpts from both artists, 763-UMMA. (Photo by Inge…
