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March 26, 2012
Rackham Centennial continues with talk by author Jonathan Cole
The American research university has provided society with everything from lasers to the toothbrush to the origins of computer science, yet it is misunderstood and in danger of losing its capacity to drive economic progress.
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March 26, 2012
Tone is different in YouTube campaign videos
YouTube campaign videos are more positive than ads aired on television, a new U-M study indicates. YouTube videos are more positive because they are targeted narrowly to the well-informed and highly motivated, usually supportive people who view a candidate’s online video, says Rob Salmond, the study’s author and assistant professor of political science. “Informing and… -
March 26, 2012
Meisler to discuss progress in mouse, human genetics
As professor of human genetics and neurology, Miriam Meisler has spent her career studying the similarities between human and mouse genes. In her April 4 inaugural lecture as the Myron Levine Distinguished University Professor of Human Genetics, Meisler will discuss recent progress in mouse and human genetics and future opportunities to advance the diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases.
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March 26, 2012
When health insurance costs rise slightly, people still shop around
Even a $10 increase in premiums can drive people to a different health care plan. That’s good news for health care reform, which relies heavily on competition and consumer response to pricing. A new study by U-M looked at only the Medicare population. Younger people who aren’t eligible for Medicare are even more likely to… -
March 26, 2012
Next-generation computer memory firm receives U-M’s first startup investment
A U-M startup marketing next-generation computer memory that could write 1,000 times faster than Flash is the recipient of U-M’s first investment in one of its own spinout companies. This financial investment into Crossbar Inc. kicks off the Michigan Investment in New Technology Startups program, designed to help propel technologies into the marketplace and deliver strong returns on the university’s endowment.
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March 26, 2012
Winter named director of account services for MM&D
Guy Winter has been named the first director of account services for Michigan Marketing & Design (MM&D), the marketing arm of the Office of the Vice President for Global Communications. Winter brings nearly 20 years of strategic account management experience to his new role. Before joining MM&D, he managed large e-commerce, mobile and marketing projects… -
March 26, 2012
CAPS is building a 20/20 vision for 2020
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is developing a shared vision for 2020 — including opinions and ideas from others.“Within CAPS, our work and research inform us on how we can strengthen student mental health for our campus,” says Director Todd Sevig. To encourage campus and community engagement in the visioning process, CAPS worked with Michigan Marketing & Design to create a video about the 2020 vision’s purpose and work. CAPS also developed an online query that is open to anyone who would like to submit ideas about strengthening college student mental health.
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March 26, 2012
Don’t miss: Longtime newsman recalls Vietnam legacy
Marvin Kalb, who served as chief diplomatic correspondent for CBS News and NBC News, will discuss his newest book, “Haunting Legacy: Vietnam and the American Presidency from Ford to Obama,” in a program from 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. The book, co-authored with daughter Deborah Kalb, focuses on the war’s… -
March 19, 2012
OAMI celebrates 25 years of service to student excellence, diversity
This month the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives will celebrate its 25th anniversary with the symposium Conversations On Serving a Diverse Student Community: Best Practices, Challenges, Successes & The Future. The March 29 symposium is the first of several events that will mark the silver anniversary.
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March 19, 2012
Accomplished poet, publisher uses experience to develop student work
Ken Mikolowski and his wife Ann in 1969 set out to print the “best of the best” in art and poetry. They bought a 1,500-pound letterpress and set it up in the basement of their home. Together, they started The Alternative Press, and for 30 years printed some of the finest artists in both the…
