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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… -
December 12, 2011
University holiday season closings, hours
Editor’s note: The following holiday season closings and special hours were submitted by university departments and units. For updated information or questions, contact them directly. Michigan Union Hours are 7 a.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 21, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 22, and 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 23, closed Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2. The union is… -
December 12, 2011
Police Beat
Nov. 2011 crime map > Sexual assault reported in Baits A student reported to the Department of Public Safety on Dec. 5 that an acquaintance had sexually assaulted her in her Baits residence hall room earlier that morning. The man had been visiting her around 11 a.m. Later that evening, police identified the man and… -
December 12, 2011
Growing income and gender gaps in college graduation
A new study shows that the gap in rates of college completion between students from high-and low-income families has grown significantly in the last 50 years. “We find growing advantages for students from high-income families,” says economist Martha Bailey, who conducted the study with economist Susan Dynarski. “And we also find that increases in educational… -
December 12, 2011
Don’t miss: Drug development, the regulatory process and generics explored in lecture
Leslie Benet, a U-M alumnus scheduled to receive an honorary degree at Winter Commencement exercises Dec. 18, will speak about the myths and realities of the U.S. pharmaceutical enterprise and related issues in the inaugural 2011 Albert B. Prescott Distinguished Lecture at 2-3 p.m. Dec. 16 in Rackham Amphitheatre. His lecture is titled “Drugs, Generics,… -
December 5, 2011
New historic marker placed at state’s first Jewish cemetery
Jewish community leaders and U-M officials say they’re pleased following the successful replacement of a damaged historic marker that commemorates the site of the state’s first Jewish cemetery.
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December 5, 2011
Scholarship & Creative Work
Insect cyborgs may become first responders, search and monitor hazardous environs Research conducted at the College of Engineering may lead to the use of insects to monitor hazardous situations before sending in humans. Khalil Najafi, the Schlumberger Professor of Engineering, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, professor of electrical engineering and computer science, professor of biomedical engineering…
