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November 5, 2015

Renewable fuel standard

John DeCicco (center), a research professor at the U-M Energy Institute, testifies earlier this week before the U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee at a hearing that looked at how the federal renewable fuel standard has worked since it was passed 10 years ago. DeCicco, whose research examines transportation energy use, testified that the RFS has been harmful to the environment and that it cannot claim any significant reduction in CO2. (Photo by Mike Waring, Washington Office)

November 3, 2015

Wallenberg Medal

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President Mark Schlissel presented Russian-American author, journalist and activist Masha Gessen with the 2015 Wallenberg Medal on Tuesday, after which Gessen delivered the annual Wallenberg Lecture. The medal and lecture commemorate alumnus Raoul Wallenberg, whose actions during World War II saved the lives of tens of thousands of Jews. (Photo by Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography)

November 3, 2015

Motivated to give

The U-M United Way Charitable Giving Campaign is working toward its goal of raising $1.5 million by Dec. 31. In this video, United Way volunteers talk about what motivates them to get involved with the program.

November 1, 2015

A word from the coach

U-M men’s basketball coach John Beilein speaks to the wheelchair basketball competitors on teams representing the Army and Navy before they took to the Crisler Center court Sunday in the 10th annual Army vs. Navy Wheelchair Basketball Game. View more photos from the contest, which was part of U-M’s Investing in Ability events and its celebration of the university’s military men and women. (Photo by Bryan Mitchell, Michigan Photography)

October 29, 2015

Neubacher Award recipient

Regent Andrew Richner (left) presents the 26th annual James T. Neubacher Award to Eric Hipple, former Detroit Lions quarterback and current U-M Depression Center outreach representative. After his 15-year-old son’s suicide in 2000, Hipple became dedicated to his memory by educating others, especially young people, about the dangers of depression and addiction. The Council for Disability Concerns established the Neubacher Award in 1990 as a memorial to alumnus Jim Neubacher, who was a Detroit Free Press columnist and an advocate for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities. (Photo by Austin Thomason, Michigan Photography)

October 29, 2015

Interprofessional town hall

Provost Martha Pollack speaks at a recent town hall that gave students from U-M’s health science schools the opportunity to discuss future directions for interprofessional education with faculty leaders. Pollack praised the students for engaging in conversations that could help shape not only the future of health professions education, but also the future of the health care system. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)

October 28, 2015

Whalen memorial bench

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This stainless steel bench on the north side of the Stephen M. Ross School of Business was created by Peter Osler as a memorial to Meredith Whalen, a 2000 graduate who died in the North Tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. The Record periodically highlights pieces of public art at U-M.

October 27, 2015

Jack-o’-science

More than 20 students took up the challenge of creating science-themed jack-o’-lanterns to put a scientific spin on the traditional Halloween decoration. The results are on display at the Science Learning Center, Room 1720 of the Chemistry Building. (Photos by Suzanne Tainter)

October 26, 2015

Monarchs, milkweed and medicines

Researchers at the U-M Biological Station are working to determine how monarch butterflies’ ability to self-medicate may be affected by increasing greenhouse gas levels. In this video, Leslie Decker, a doctoral student in ecology and evolutionary biology, and Mark Hunter, Henry A. Gleason Collegiate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, discuss their ongoing study and its implications for other plant-based medicines that may be affected by higher carbon dioxide levels.

October 24, 2015

Leadership Breakfast

In his Leadership Breakfast remarks Friday, President Mark Schlissel covered matters related to academic excellence, diversity, sustainability and partnerships throughout the university community and beyond. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)