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May 23, 2011
Local businesses sought to display student murals
In Mark Tucker’s “Art in Public Places/Big Paintings” class, students aren’t limited by the size of a canvas. FestiFools founder Tucker, who led an art class in which students created murals in 2004-06, is bringing the mural project back this fall. He’s also seeking area businesses willing to display them.
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May 23, 2011
University receives Sustainable Energy Program of the Year award from DTE
U-M’s Planet Blue Operations Team program has been named the Sustainable Energy Program of the Year by DTE Energy for its efforts to conserve energy and engage the campus community. The award was given on May 10 in conjunction with the Energy Conference and Exhibition 2011 hosted by DTE and the Engineering Society of Detroit.… -
May 23, 2011
Inaugural StaffWorks Technology Conference sparks collaborations
The first-ever StaffWorks Technology and Best Practices Conference drew top managers and staff members together to the Stephen M. Ross School of Business to share technology and process innovations already happening around the university.
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May 23, 2011
Financial aid officer has passion for martial arts
Mike Ross’s natural patience and good humor serve him well in his job in the Office of Financial Aid, where he works closely with students and staff to help them navigate the financial aid process. His welcoming smile puts them at ease. But outside of work, Ross pursues a more confrontational kind of social interaction.… -
May 23, 2011
Rudgers appointed VP for global communication
The Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Lisa Rudgers as vice president for global communications and strategic initiatives, effective June 1. The board approved the appointment at its meeting Thursday.
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May 23, 2011
Air pollution near state schools linked to poorer student health, performance
Air pollution from industrial sources near Michigan public schools jeopardizes children’s health and academic success, according to a new study from U-M researchers. The researchers found that schools located in areas with the state’s highest industrial air pollution levels had the lowest attendance rates — an indicator of poor health — as well as the… -
May 23, 2011
State board seeks input on education in Michigan
The state of education in Michigan is a topic many people are discussing these days, and members of the State Board of Education want to hear what is on the minds of citizens. U-M is one of five locations chosen for an upcoming forum series the board will hold over the next month to listen and to discuss education conditions, reforms and future direction.
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May 23, 2011
Accolades
Awards Melanie Sanford, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and professor of chemistry, LSA, recently won the Alpha Chi Sigma Award In Pure Chemistry and the National Fresenius Award presented by Phi Lambda Upsilon, for significant contributions to the organometallic and organic chemistry communities. Research in Sanford’s lab centers on transforming the ubiquitous carbon-hydrogen bond into other… -
May 23, 2011
New institute on health care policy, innovation planned at NCRC
A new health care policy institute — one that is expected to become one of the largest of its kind in the nation — will be established at the North Campus Research Complex.
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May 23, 2011
Shanley named associate dean, clinical & translational research
The Board of Regents approved the appointment of Dr. Thomas Shanley as associate dean for clinical and translational research at the Medical School, and director of the Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research. The National Institutes of Health also approved Shanley as principal investigator for U-M’s Clinical & Translational Science Award. “Dr. Shanley is…
