Multimedia Features
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February 27, 2014
Spanish mortar
Read MoreThis bronze mortar, one of four captured guns given to the State of Michigan, was obtained by the Class of 1899 as a gift to the university to serve as a memorial to U-M men who fought in the Spanish-American War. It sits on the west side of Hatcher Library South. The Record periodically highlights pieces of public art at U-M. Learn more about this piece, or browse an online collection of public artworks.
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February 26, 2014
Pierpont renovation
Read MoreDarren Meyer, University Unions food services associate director, tells attendees about new meal options during the Pierpont Commons Cafe Renovation Kickoff event Wednesday. The project will cover approximately 10,500 gross square feet and provide a new dining experience on North Campus with more seating and study space for students, faculty and staff. (Photo by Joseph Xu, College of Engineering)
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February 25, 2014
Science Learning Center
Read MoreFrom left, Phil Deloria, LSA associate dean for undergraduate education; Claire Sandler, Science Learning Center director; and Susan Rinaldi, SLC tutoring program manager, talk at a celebration Tuesday marking the 25th anniversary of the SLC, an interdisciplinary resource center sponsored by LSA to support teaching and learning in the natural sciences. (Photo by Barb Oliver, SLC)
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February 24, 2014
Climb every mountain
Read MoreScott DeRue, professor of management, sees mountaineering as a great metaphor for setting and accomplishing big goals. Shown here as he practices traversing an ice falls during a 2013 climb up Mount Everest, DeRue links lessons learned on the mountain to teambuilding and leadership at work. He shares those lessons, along with a series of photos from his climb, in a Michigan Today slideshow. (Photo by Ben Jones)
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February 23, 2014
Sustainability at U-M
Read MoreThis overview of various sustainability efforts underway at U-M is part of the 2013 Sustainability Progress Report. It features Don Scavia, special counsel to the U-M president for sustainability, and highlights the Water Center, connected vehicles, global engagement and green operations.
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February 20, 2014
Quantum computers
U-M engineers are developing quantum computer technology that may have big implications for cyber security. But what exactly is a quantum computer, and will the technology ever make it into our laptops or smartphones? In this video, Duncan Steel, professor of electrical engineering and computer science, physics, applied physics and biophysics, explains how quantum computers work.
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February 19, 2014
Architecture engages
Read MoreA new wave of thinking in architectural theory is emerging thanks to a rare collection of books, an exhibition, and the curiosity of Andrew Holder, assistant professor of architecture. This video takes a look at the exhibit, In the Garden Grows a Lump, organized around rare illustrated manuscripts on picturesque gardens.
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February 18, 2014
Overlooking Sevilla
Read MoreThis striking view of Seville, Spain, was captured by LSA undergraduate Caroline Laman. It is the grand prize winner in the Center for Global and Intercultural Study 2014 Photo Contest. Learn more about this photo and view others from the contest.
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February 16, 2014
Attracting immigrants
Read MoreGov. Rick Snyder’s goal of bringing 50,000 high-skill immigrants to Michigan in the next five years appears unrealistically ambitious, says Ann Chih Lin, associate professor of public policy. In this Policy Points video from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Lin suggests an alternative method to help Michigan tailor its immigration policies to boost economic growth.
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February 13, 2014
Social Shib Sibs
Read MoreBesides their standing as Olympic ice dancers, the brother-and-sister team of Alex and Maia Shibutani also are developing world-class social media skills through an independent-study project with Cliff Lampe, associate professor of information. The U-M students have a relatively large following on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube compared to other athletes early in their careers, and with Lampe’s help they are working to improve their social media presence and understand the theories of why and how posting works best.
