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February 20, 2012
Kane to explore laws of universe in talk
Gordon Kane of LSA will deliver the Distinguished University Professor lecture “The Bottom of the Iceberg — How Well Do/Can We Understand the Underlying Laws of the Physical Universe?” at 4 p.m. March 6 in the Rackham Amphitheatre.
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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 13, 2012
Hewlett-Packard contract expected to save university millions on desktops, laptops
More online • Information on ordering HP desktops and laptops through the university’s new strategic contract > • For answers to questions about the HP strategic contract, call 734-764-8212, option 1; or email [email protected]. Units at the university now can order desktop and laptop computers through a strategic contract with Hewlett-Packard (HP). The contract, which… -
February 13, 2012
UMHS creates system to prevent retained surgical items
It may sound like something from a TV medical drama, but the incidence of surgeons leaving something behind in the body is very real at hospitals across the country. For decades, surgical teams have relied on counting — and recounting — the sponges, needles, retractors and other items used during operations. But the U-M Health… -
February 13, 2012
Plans for Fuller Road Station put on hold
The university and city of Ann Arbor jointly have decided to set aside plans for the Fuller Road Station and parking facilities as presently designed. Fuller Road Station and parking facilities were scheduled to be built near the corner of Fuller Road and East Medical Center Drive, adjacent to the main medical campus. University officials… -
February 13, 2012
Law professor helps students reunite a family
Photo by Scott Soderberg, U-M Photo Services. Vivek Sankaran says having children of his own has made him realize the extra care that must go into making tough decisions about whether a child in foster care should be reunited with parents. “I’ve realized how serious it is to take a kid away from a parent…
