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January 9, 2012
NPR reporter, author Norris to present MLK Symposium lecture
The unfinished nature of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial dedicated in October in Washington, D.C., seems fitting, as our current politics similarly are incomplete, says National Public Radio reporter and author Michele Norris. “There is the ongoing presidential race, and the opening of his memorial, where he is seen coming out of a piece… -
January 9, 2012
McClatchey honored with Johnson staff award
Described as a “rare employee gem” who has revamped the College of Pharmacy IT system, Stephen McClatchey has been named the 2011 recipient of the Candace J. Johnson Staff Award for Excellence.
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January 9, 2012
Playwright to use laughter to promote MLK ideals
Tony Award- and Obie Award-winning playwright Sarah Jones, the keynote speaker for the Business & Finance MLK Convocation — Many Voices: A Shared Dream! says she’ll seek to connect with her audience through laughter, playfullness and joy to promote Martin Luther King Jr.’s message. Jones, who also is a performer and poet, and called a… -
December 12, 2011
Surprise reunion: From Ghana to Michigan, a teacher and student reunite
Brian Arbic, assistant professor of physical oceanography and ocean modeling, recently reunited with post-doctoral student Joseph Ansong, who he met almost 20 years ago during a Peace Corps assignment in Ghana. Their improbable reunion is an inspiring story about the power of idealism, education, hard work and the enduring bonds between teachers and students.
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December 12, 2011
U-M Service Awards honor staff for their commitment
Each year, the university honors close to 1,300 staff members reaching milestones of 10 years of service or more through the Service Award Program.
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December 12, 2011
Student entrepreneurs celebrated for innovations
U-M students Cheng Chen and Chase Lee were honored Dec. 9 as the College of Engineering Center for Entrepreneurship’s (CFE) RPM Student Entrepreneurs of the Year 2011. Chen and Lee, who were selected from a group of 12 applicants, each will receive $2,500.
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December 12, 2011
New guest WiFi now available
A new, limited WiFi network now is available to U-M visitors. MGuest is offered in locations where Information and Technology Services (ITS) provides coverage for MWireless and U-M Wireless Network. The Health System will continue to maintain a separate guest wireless service, but the name of that service recently was changed to MGuest-UMHS.
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December 12, 2011
Deciding what gifts to buy this holiday? More is not always better
When giving presents this holiday season, remember one thing — less is more, according to an article forthcoming in the Journal of Consumer Research.
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December 12, 2011
Exhibit examines death customs of early America
‘So Once Were We’: Death in Early America When: 1-4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday through Feb. 17. Where: Great Hall of the William L. Clements Library George Washington on his deathbed announced, “Don’t let my body be put into the vault in less than two days after I am dead… Do you understand me?” expressing… -
December 12, 2011
Design makes a difference for architecture professor
Karl Daubmann sits in his office at PLY headquarters, adjacent to his home in Ann Arbor, and he points to the light hanging above his head as he describes the research and intent behind its design. The thinly cut plywood, he says, allows for light to shine through the body of the fixture and give…
