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January 30, 2012
Pairing masks, hand washing could slow pandemic flu
Masks and hand hygiene could cut the spread of flu-like symptoms up to 75 percent, a U-M study found.
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January 23, 2012
Education Department recognizes SAPAC’s approach to sexual violence prevention
U-M was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for its outstanding violence prevention efforts. The university was featured in January as one of five institutions with promising approaches to primary sexual violence prevention.
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January 23, 2012
Regents appoint pediatric cardiac surgeon to lead cardiac surgery department
Dr. Edward Bove, a world-renowned pediatric cardiac surgeon, was appointed chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery following action by the Board of Regents at its Jan. 19 meeting. Bove is the Helen F. and Marvin M. Kirsh professor of cardiac surgery and will be the first chair of the newly created Department of Cardiac… -
January 23, 2012
MHealthy Rewards encourages employees to complete health questionnaire, screening
MHealthy tomorrow launches its annual Rewards program, designed to get faculty and staff in the habit of reviewing their health annually and taking action to achieve their health goals.
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January 23, 2012
Energy Institute name change embraces unique Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project legacy
The Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute (MMPEI) will change its name to the U-M Energy Institute, effective Feb. 1. The name change will clarify the institute’s identity as an interdisciplinary research unit of the Office of the Vice President of Research that draws on expertise from across the university to develop, coordinate, and promote energy… -
January 23, 2012
U-M saves more than $400 million through benefits initiatives
U-M will have accumulated savings of almost $400 million since 2003 due to a wide-ranging set of benefits initiatives, Tim Slottow, executive vice president and chief financial officer, said during last week’s Board of Regents meeting.
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January 23, 2012
Natural enzyme provides potential new approach for treating graft-vs.-host disease
A natural enzyme derived from human blood plasma showed potential in significantly reducing the effects of graft-vs.-host disease, a common and deadly side effect of lifesaving bone marrow transplants. Researchers from the Comprehensive Cancer Center looked at the drug alpha-1-antitrypsin, which is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in people who… -
January 23, 2012
Regents approve Schembechler Hall renovation
The Board of Regents approved renovations to Glenn E. “Bo” Schembechler Hall during its monthly meeting Jan. 19 at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business. The $9 million renovation to Schembechler Hall will add approximately 7,000 gross square feet and renovate an additional 7,000 gross square feet.
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January 23, 2012
Regents Roundup
The following items were approved by the Board of Regents at its Jan. 19 meeting. Kraus auditorium to be updated A renovation in the Edward Henry Kraus Building is planned that will update the building’s auditorium space to current life safety and accessibility code requirements, provide accessible seating and accessibility improvements, update finishes, replace the… -
January 23, 2012
Project documents U.S.-Mexico border crossing
More online • Watch a video about the Undocumented Migration Project > Jason De Leon, assistant professor of anthropology, is collecting what has become the largest assemblage of migrant artifacts in the country. De Leon’s Undocumented Migration Project (UMP) is uncovering the stories behind the thousands of shoes, backpacks and other materials discarded in the…
