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February 7, 2016

A better helmet

The football season may have ended with Sunday’s Super Bowl, but the effort to prevent sports-related head injuries continues. In this video, Ellen Arruda, professor of mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering, explains how a shock-absorbing football helmet system being developed at U-M could blunt some dangerous physics that today’s head protection ignores.

February 4, 2016

Makers & Mavericks

From left, Special Collections Library head archivist Kathleen Dow, Rich Guay and Nancy Savoca look over items at the Special Collections Library, where the Screen Arts Makers & Mavericks Collection is held. Savoca has announced she will donate her personal collection to the U-M library. (Photo by Mary Claire Morris, U-M Library)

February 3, 2016

Building ‘Momentum’

For its major annual performance, the Department of Dance will present four new works revealing distinct visions of motion. Choreographed by guest artist Camille A. Brown and faculty members Amy Chavasse, Bill DeYoung and Peter Sparling, they focus on themes ranging from climate change and relationship dynamics, to surrealism and grief. In this video, Jessica Fogel, professor of dance and department chair, discusses the works as students prepare for “Momentum,” which runs today through Sunday.

February 2, 2016

Program in the Environment

The Program in the Environment focuses on learning how to create more sustainable and socially equitable interactions between human beings and the world we inhabit. In this video, PitE students discuss the program’s multidisciplinary approach to integrating the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, in addition to undertaking invaluable field experiences.

February 1, 2016

Biomedical scientist training

Career imbalances in the biomedical research workforce have threatened the national pipeline for scientists. In this video, Dr. Joseph C. Kolars, senior associate dean for education and global initiatives in the Medical School, describes these threats, as well as the conversations underway to address these challenges.

January 28, 2016

Teammates reunited

During a press conference announcing his appointment as U-M’s 12th athletic director, Warde Manuel is presented with a jersey by football coach Jim Harbaugh, a former teammate of Manuel’s when both played for the Wolverines under Bo Schembechler in the 1980s. Looking on is President Mark Schlissel, who introduced Manuel on Friday. (Photo by Roger Hart, Michigan Photography)

January 28, 2016

Life as a Ross BBA student

Over the course of the last academic year, a number of undergraduates at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business strapped on small video cameras to provide an inside look at their life as Ross students. This video provides a quick, immersive look.

January 27, 2016

Distinguished Diversity Leaders

These staff members were among those honored Tuesday with Distinguished Diversity Leadership Awards. The individual awardees shown here were joined by the members from five teams that received team awards. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)

January 26, 2016

New catering service

Chinyere Onimo, an employee of M|Catering, prepares for Tuesday’s showcase event that officially launched the new oncampus catering service at the Michigan League Ballroom. Attendees sampled a variety of menu items including smoked duck breast and risotto, gorgonzola and toasted walnut crostini, panini sandwiches, Mediterranean salads, and desserts. M|Catering is the exclusive caterer for the Michigan League, Michigan Union and Pierpont Commons, and is the inhouse caterer for Palmer Commons. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)

January 25, 2016

Musical cheer

On most Fridays, students from the School of Music, Theatre & Dance visit C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital to perform Disney songs and other musical favorites for children in the Family Center, as shown in this video. The Family Center is dedicated to meeting the special needs of families in a comfortable and relaxing environment through a variety of resources.