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February 20, 2012
Royal Shakespeare Company plans 10-day visit at U-M
What goes into creating a layered and complex theatrical production of world-class quality? Why now, more than ever, is it essential to make a home where artists are uninhibited and unbridled to pursue and refine their creative work? And what logistical, cultural and linguistic challenges must be resolved when interpreting international works of theater? “Creative… -
February 20, 2012
Regents name six faculty Thurnau professors
Six faculty members have been honored for outstanding contributions to undergraduate education as this year’s recipients of Arthur F. Thurnau professorships.
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February 20, 2012
U-M student nominated for national environmental leader award
Matthew Friedrichs, a civil engineering major and the co-founder of a leading campus environmental program, has been nominated for the SmartPower America’s Next Eco-Star award. But to win, he needs the help of the campus community. The award program is run by the U.S. Department of Energy and SmartPower, a nonprofit marketing firm dedicated to… -
February 20, 2012
$15M gift gives major boost to engineering fellowships
In recognition of a $15 million gift to the College of Engineering that includes the largest sum dedicated to fellowships in the college’s history, the Computer Science and Engineering Building will be named the Bob and Betty Beyster Building. The Board of Regents approved the naming at its Feb. 16 meeting.
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February 20, 2012
Society of Fellows names eight new members
The Michigan Society of Fellows has selected eight new fellows out of 932 applications to serve three-year appointments as postdoctoral scholars and assistant professors. The fellows, who will begin this fall, were chosen for the importance and quality of their scholarship and for their interest in interdisciplinary work. During their tenure at U-M they will… -
February 20, 2012
Player Development Center to be named after Davidson
U-M’s newly dedicated Player Development Center will be named in honor of the late William Davidson.
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February 20, 2012
Faculty nominations sought for DPS Oversight Committee
Nominees are being sought to represent Faculty Senate and non-Senate positions on the Department of Public Safety Oversight Committee. The DPS Oversight Committee considers grievances against any police officer or DPS. Its findings and recommendations are reported to the executive vice president and chief financial officer. The six-member committee consists of two student members, two… -
February 20, 2012
Curzan appointed faculty athletics representative
Anne Curzan, associate professor of English, linguistics and education, was appointed as the university’s faculty athletics representative to the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Big Ten conference.
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February 20, 2012
Don’t miss: Rise of surveillance in America examined by author, journalist
Author and magazine journalist Shane Harris presents the talk “The New Cold War: Hackers, Drones, and Cyber Spies” at 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library on North Campus. Harris Harris will discuss the threats and challenges that define America’s national security in the 21st century. He has spent the last decade… -
February 20, 2012
Laser innovator elected to NAE
The developer of an “Art to Part” 3-D metal printing process that lets manufacturers make parts straight from drawings has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
