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May 2, 2011
Partnership makes 18th century texts available to public
The U-M Library announced the opening to the public of 2,229 searchable keyed-text editions of books from Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO). ECCO, a research database that contains every significant English- and foreign-language title printed in the United Kingdom during the 18th century as well as important works from the Americas, is published by Gale,… -
May 2, 2011
Obituary
Gerald Keeler Gerald Keeler, professor of environmental health sciences and of atmospheric, oceanic and space sciences, died April 12 after a long battle with cancer. He was 51. An environmental researcher and teacher who had global impact, Keeler’s work focused on the sources and fate of trace elements and other pollutants and their impacts on… -
May 2, 2011
Coppola a finalist for $250,000 Cherry award
U-M chemistry professor Brian Coppola, frequently honored for his teaching talents and techniques, is one of three finalists for the 2012 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching. Conferred biennially by Baylor University, the accolade is the only national teaching award presented by a college or university to an individual for exceptional teaching and carries… -
May 2, 2011
Agreement to bring advanced technology to School of Dentistry
U-M dental students soon will be working with some of the most advanced technology in the industry, thanks to a new agreement between the school and the 3M Digital Oral Care Department. 3M and its dental division, 3M ESPE, provided the school with a number of the company’s digital impression-taking systems and related technologies to… -
May 2, 2011
Firms use media coverage to influence merger negotiations
Companies involved in merger talks manipulate their stock prices during negotiations by releasing more news than usual, according to a U-M study. “Media coverage has a significant effect on stock trading and returns,” says Kenneth Ahern, assistant professor of finance at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business. “Even stale news, if widely publicized, can… -
May 2, 2011
Don’t miss: Symphony Bon Voyage Concert to precede China tour
The U-M Symphony Band, under the direction of Michael Haithcock, will perform a free Bon Voyage Concert at 8 p.m. Thursday in Hill Auditorium before embarking on a tour of mainland China May 8-27. The concert will include music to be performed on tour. Selections include familiar classics, American standards and new works composed for… -
April 25, 2011
Speakers selected for Flint, Dearborn commencements
A state Medicaid director, a Ford Motor Co. executive and a newspaper columnist will be the featured speakers for the Flint and Dearborn campus commencement ceremonies.
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April 25, 2011
Investment funds update
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April 25, 2011
Poll: Parents want more physical activity at school
Childhood obesity affects one of every six kids in the United States, in part due to a lack of physical activity. Schools can play a key part in offering elementary-age kids lots of chances to be active — on the playground during recess and when they’re in gym. But recent increasing expectations about academic achievement,… -
April 25, 2011
Faculty Governance
Action by University Senate under Regental Bylaw 4.01 Editor’s note: The following is a reprint of the faculty governance monthly report to the Board of Regents. Portions may have been edited for space by members of the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs. This item was submitted before the regents considered the regent bylaw change.…
