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May 21, 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.
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May 7, 2012
Psychology researcher Susan Gelman receives top scientific honor
Susan Gelman, the Frederick G.L. Huetwell Professor of Psychology, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences for her excellence in original scientific research.
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May 7, 2012
Study: More mothers using opiates giving birth to addicted babies
About one baby is born every hour addicted to opiate drugs in the United States, new research from University of Michigan physicians shows. In the research published April 30 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, U-M physicians found that diagnosis of neonatal abstinence syndrome, a drug withdrawal syndrome among newborns, almost tripled between… -
May 7, 2012
Boxer Laila Ali aims to inspire physical activity in girls, women
Athlete Laila Ali hung up her boxing gloves in 2007 after an impressive undefeated career, but her fight plan now is to knock out apathy among girls and women when it comes to physical activity. Ali is the keynote speaker at the “Title IX at 40: Progress and promise, equity for all” conference at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the Rackham Amphitheatre. She will discuss women and sports, as well as how sports affected her life.
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May 7, 2012
Scholarship & Creative Work
African Americans face roadblocks to HIV therapy, untreated depression makes it worse African Americans with HIV are much less likely to adhere to drug therapy than others with the disease, according to a U-M study. Moreover, untreated depression may greatly hinder adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for all low-income, HIV-infected patients, regardless of race.… -
May 7, 2012
Experimental Chaos and Complexity Conference grows to include social sciences
The tipping points of phenomena as varied as social uprisings, extreme weather and bacteria colony growth can all be described by similar math. Complex systems theory and nonlinear dynamics are becoming ever more useful tools in far-flung fields of study. More than 200 practitioners will present their latest findings at the upcoming Experimental Chaos and Complexity Conference, which is presented as part of the Michigan Meetings.
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May 7, 2012
Kudos, a little drama and a look ahead highlight anniversary
Related story: Coleman calls for engaging, active undergraduate learning > Higher education leaders from across the nation gathered with the U-M community on Friday in the Michigan Union Rogel Ballroom to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the nation’s first university-based teaching center. Speakers and panelists from the campus and beyond celebrated the Center for Research… -
May 7, 2012
Educational reform in China topic of public lecture
The campus community is invited to hear an update on efforts to reform Chinese higher education, during one presentation of the Michigan-China University Leadership Forum, now in its fifth year.
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May 7, 2012
Don’t miss: Mother’s Day sale, Peony Festival planned at gardens
Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum celebrate spring with a Mother’s Day Weekend Plant Sale and Fundraiser Saturday and Sunday at the botanical gardens, and the Nichols Arboretum Peony Festival May 15-June 5. A large selection of hanging baskets and containers will be available at the Mother’s Day Sale. They will be filled with plants… -
May 7, 2012
Better use of space is focus of new policy for classroom scheduling
A new classroom scheduling policy will help the university make better use of existing classroom space and spread out classes throughout the day and throughout the week. The policy will take effect for the Winter 2013 curriculum-planning period.
