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  1. June 11, 2012

    Wilkin appointed associate university librarian for publishing

    The U-M Library has announced that John P. Wilkin will serve as the new associate university librarian (AUL) for publishing. The announcement follows closely on the news that Maria Bonn, former AUL for publishing, will not be returning from a medical leave as she continues her recovery after an accident last year. Paul Courant, university…
  2. June 11, 2012

    International Institute awards Individual Fellowships

    The International Institute (II) has awarded more than $190,000 to 50 U-M students as part of its Individual Fellowships program. The fellowships will take students across international borders this summer to conduct research or participate in an internship abroad. “The II is committed to providing students with an internationally focused educational experience,” says Ken Kollman,…
  3. June 11, 2012

    Accolades

    Awards U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Groves and Associate Director for Research and Methodology and Chief Scientist Roderick Little, both U-M faculty, have received Washington Academy of Sciences Awards. The Academy honored Groves, professor of sociology, LSA, and research professor, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, for excellence in behavioral sciences and social science…
  4. June 11, 2012

    MHealthy summer healthy eating series starts in June

    More online Register, find dates, times or locations > MHealthy will conduct free, 30-minute healthy-eating events for faculty and staff every Wednesday this summer. Registration now is open for the June 13, 20 and 27 sessions of the “Eat Smarter: Summer Series,” which focus on a range of summer eating topics. Participants can attend in…
  5. June 11, 2012

    Obituary

    Dr. James Rogers Hayward World-renowned oral surgeon Dr. James Rogers Hayward died May 20 in Naples, Fla. He was 91. During a distinguished career at the School of Dentistry and the Medical School, Hayward trained 83 residents in oral surgery and was known as an extraordinarily gifted surgeon who demanded knowledge, preparation, and excellence in…
  6. June 11, 2012

    Mott hospital earns top rankings from U.S. News & World Report

    More online The U-M Health System has been recognized among 319 companies as one of the top places to work in the nation. Read the full story > The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital is among the best children’s hospitals in the country in pediatric specialties and is the only hospital in Michigan ranked in all…
  7. June 11, 2012

    Chinese students to conduct research at LSA this summer

    In the summer of 2007, LSA launched a pilot program with China’s Peking University to provide summer research opportunities for students at both universities in the chemical sciences. Over the years the program expanded to include Tsinghua University as well as the biological and life sciences. It has provided research opportunities for 70 students from…
  8. June 11, 2012

    Old school: U-M in History

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  9. June 11, 2012

    Chinese education leaders visit U-M

    Visiting Chinese education leaders recently mingled with U-M faculty and members of the Southeast Michigan Chinese community at an informal barbecue. Guests at the barbecue included Joseph Lam, director of the Confucius Institute at U-M and professor of musicology, School of Music, Theatre & Dance, and Liming Fan, professor of economics and vice president of Shandong…
  10. June 11, 2012

    Record encourages participation in readership survey

    As part of a major initiative to review and improve The University Record, we are inviting readers to share thoughts and opinions through a confidential survey. We want to know what you think about the Record, the Record Update and associated online publications. The survey, which is administered by Maguire Associates, will remain open through June 17.