April 14, 2003
One of the enduring mysteries of Type 2 diabetes lies in the condition that precedes it—the body’s growing loss of sensitivity to its own hormone, insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels. Reversing or at least controlling this desensitization before it becomes full-blown diabetes might be an effective therapy, but the many variables at play in…
April 14, 2003
Chancellors Daniel Little of U-M-Dearborn and Juan Mestas of U-M-Flint each had an opportunity to tell the Michigan House Subcommittee on Higher Education Appropriations how Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s proposed 10 percent cut to higher education would affect their institutions. Chancellor Daniel Little (Courtesy U-M Dearborn) Little said U-M-Dearborn will move forward with its plans to…
April 14, 2003
Four campus units that will celebrate significant anniversaries will be featured on next year’s parking permits. The College of Engineering will celebrate 150 years, the Michigan Union and School of Natural Resources and Environment will reach the century mark, and the Michigan League will be 75 years old. “We’re pleased to be able to showcase…
April 7, 2003
Dr. Kenneth Pine Mathews April 21, 1921–Dec. 28, 2002 “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” –Martin Luther King Jr. The true measure of a man is not seen in the life he lives before…
April 7, 2003
Appointments Caroline Wang, assistant professor of health behavior and health education, and Mei-yu Yu, associate research scientist in the School of Nursing, have been appointed to the Komen Foundation Asian American/Pacific Islander Advisory Council. The council is being formed in response to the needs of the growing U.S. Asian American and Pacific Islander populations for…
April 7, 2003
Mindy Sheffen and Chamira Jones add their creative touches to a mural during a March 28 Evening with the Arts open house hosted by Arts at Michigan. The organization, which promotes the interests of art students and faculty on campus, celebrated its first year of occupancy at its S. University Street location with student musicians,…
April 7, 2003
Keeping up with the beat of his own success has proven to be a demanding task for William Bolcom in recent months. Bolcom, the Ross Lee Finney Distinguished Professor of Composition at the School of Music, watched his work “A View From a Bridge” performed by the New York Metropolitan Opera in December. “Ragomania: A…
April 7, 2003
Dr. Kathryn Clark, U-M alumna and former chief scientist at NASA, will deliver the William R. Farrand Lecture at 3 p.m. April 13 in the Michigan League. Clark (Photo courtesy Exhibit Museum of Natural History) Clark will discuss what is “NEXT” (NASA Exploration Team) and the human factors of Mars exploration–all of the elements necessary…
April 7, 2003
David Baum and Toni Trucks in the Musical Theatre Department’s production of “Oklahoma!”, April 10-13 at the Power Center. The School of Music’s Musical Theatre Department presents the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Oklahoma!” 8 p.m. April 10-12, and 2 p.m. April 13 at the Power Center for the Performing Arts. Celebrating its 60th anniversary…
April 7, 2003
America faces a crisis over the lack of ethics and morality among elected officials, police, business executives and religious leaders. Academics so far are largely shielded from the public “tar brush” but they know about similar woes in their own profession, noted for example in the book “Leasing the Ivory Tower” by L. C. Soley.…
