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July 22, 2013
Accolades
Photo by Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography. Eric Bronson, senior photographer with Michigan Photography, recently placed four photos in the 2013 University Photographers’ Association of America annual print contest and was named UPAA Photographer of the Year. The contest drew entries from more than 100 university photographers. This is fourth time in seven years a Michigan… -
July 22, 2013
Regents approve design for West Quad renovation
The Board of Regents approved the schematic design for the renovation of West Quadrangle residence hall at its July 18 meeting. Constructed in 1937, West Quad and the adjoining Michigan Union-Cambridge House accommodate approximately 1,100 students. The renovation will include infrastructure upgrades such as new plumbing, heating, cooling and ventilation systems; new elevators, roof replacement… -
July 22, 2013
Advisory committee appointed for UM-Flint chancellor search
President Mary Sue Coleman has appointed an advisory committee to assist with the search for Ruth Person’s successor as chancellor of UM-Flint. The search process will begin early this fall. The Chancellor’s Search Advisory Committee, will assist in the process of identifying and recruiting a new chancellor. The university also will engage an executive search… -
July 8, 2013
Old school: U-M in History
On the water
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July 8, 2013
Taubman Institute appoints new Taubman Scholar, Emerging Scholar
Two U-M clinician-scientists will receive three-year grants to pursue translational medical research aimed at helping patients with life-altering neurological disorders, the A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute has announced. Dr. Henry Paulson has been appointed a Taubman Scholar and will receive $150,000 per year for three years to pursue research into the causes and treatments… -
July 8, 2013
Spectrum director celebrates Supreme Court ruling with proposal
Upon learning of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark action to strike down the federal Defense of Marriage Act, Jackie Simpson, director of the Spectrum Center, proposed to her long-time partner Jeanine Bessette. She said yes.
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July 8, 2013
Kellogg to offer first FDA approved retinal implant
The Kellogg Eye Center is one of 13 major centers across the country soon to offer a retinal implant that could provide partial sight for individuals with late-stage retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Sometimes referred to as an artificial retina or “bionic eye,” the Argus® II Retinal Prosthesis System (“Argus II”) was developed by Second Sight Medical… -
July 8, 2013
Art Fair returns July 17-20
More than 1,000 artists and a half million art lovers are expected to converge on campus and downtown streets for the 54th annual Ann Arbor Art Fair.
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July 8, 2013
Don't miss: New exhibit honors Ford centennial
In honor of the 100th anniversary July 14 of the birth of former U.S. president and U-M alumnus Gerald R. Ford, a new exhibit has opened which includes documents and photos from his time as a U-M student. Titled “Growing Up Grand: Jerry at 100,” the lobby exhibit is presented at the Gerald R. Ford… -
July 8, 2013
Two new cafés coming to Michigan Union
University Unions has announced that two new cafés will come to the Michigan Union this fall, further expanding the variety of food offerings in the heart of U-M’s central campus.
