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March 14, 2011
Dobbs to speak on social media’s role in revolt
Michael Dobbs, Howard R. Marsh Lecture When: 5 p.m. March 29; reception begins at 4:30 p.m. Where: Michigan League’s Hussey Room In recent months, news reports showed how social media has empowered citizens in the Middle East and North Africa to revolt against authoritarian regimes. The rules of the game, however, are changing. Foreign governments… -
March 14, 2011
Regents meeting, website put focus on university’s Detroit ties
In preparation for the Board of Regents meeting scheduled for this week in Detroit, U-M is highlighting its work in the state’s largest city with a website that showcases many ongoing initiatives. While the regents, elected statewide by Michigan voters, typically meet on one of the three U-M campuses, their next meeting will be at… -
March 14, 2011
Obituary
Douglas Hayes Douglas Hayes, professor emeritus of finance, U-M Business School, died Feb. 28 in Naples, Fla. He was 93. Hayes earned his Master of Business Administration degree at the Business School in 1940, and volunteered for the U.S. Navy while working toward his doctorate. He was the first doctoral student to study under Professor… -
March 14, 2011
USAID grant to rebuild Liberia’s universities, infrastructure
An $18.5-million effort to help rebuild Liberia’s universities and infrastructure after 15 years of civil war will begin this spring, and U-M professors, staff and students will play an important role. Through visiting professorships, graduate student fellowships, summer programs for Liberian youth and other endeavors, members of the U-M community will contribute to the revitalization… -
March 14, 2011
Cardiovascular Center studies new treatment for high-risk aortic patients
The Cardiovascular Center, a leader in heart valve replacement, will participate in a national clinical trial to offer patients a less invasive approach to replacing diseased aortic valves. The nationally ranked U-M is among 40 sites in the nation selected for the Medtronic CoreValve U.S. Pivotal trial, a study that will examine an investigational alternative… -
March 14, 2011
Coordinator connects to history, Detroit through love of baseball
Growing up in a small farming community in the ’70s, Lori Kempf didn’t have access to many outlets for entertainment. Her television only got 4 or 5 channels but one of them aired baseball games, so she began joining her father in watching America’s favorite pastime. Eventually she took interest in baseball cards and became… -
March 14, 2011
Old school: U-M in History
Baseball at Regents Field, circa 1900
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March 14, 2011
It’s all in a name: ‘Global warming’ versus ‘climate change’
Many Americans are skeptical about whether the world’s weather is changing. But apparently the degree of skepticism systematically varies depending on what that change is called. According to a U-M study published in the forthcoming issue of Public Opinion Quarterly, more people believe in “climate change” than in “global warming.” “Wording matters,” says Jonathon Schuldt,… -
March 14, 2011
Deadline extended for MHealthy Rewards health questionnaire
Based on faculty and staff feedback, MHealthy announced today (March 14) that it will extend the deadline to complete the MHealthy Rewards 2011 health questionnaire to March 25.
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March 14, 2011
Police Beat
February 2011 crime map > Arrest made in indecent exposure incidents near Oxford Housing On March 9 the Department of Public Safety and Ann Arbor Police Department officers arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with several indecent exposure incidents near and on campus in late 2010. Christopher Filipek, 30, who is not affiliated with the…
