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December 13, 2010
Poor economy, more air bags result in lower road fatalities
Over the past five years, road fatalities in the United States have fallen 22 percent, thanks primarily to the poor economy and the increased prevalence of air bags, U-M researchers say.
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December 13, 2010
Photo: Ford China images on North Campus
The exhibit “Gerald Ford in Mao’s China” in the Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum on North Campus features photos, artifacts and documents, some newly declassified, from five dramatic years in U.S.-China relations. Congressional leader Ford visited China in 1972 at the behest of President Nixon. He returned in 1975 as president, just months before… -
December 13, 2010
IT Council recommends use of Google collaboration tools
The IT Council unanimously has recommended the selection of Google as the primary collaboration tool provider for U-M students, staff and faculty. The recommendation now will be considered by the IT Executive Committee for a final decision.
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December 13, 2010
Accolades
Awards Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, executive vice president for medical affairs and chief executive officer of the U-M Health System, will receive the 2011 Robert H. Williams Distinguished Leadership Award from The Endocrine Society for her contributions to endocrinology through her leadership, teaching and research and her mentorship of trainees and associates. Dr. Thomas Gelehrter,… -
December 13, 2010
Short-term counseling services provide insight
If you’re troubled about a family, job or personal concern and have considered counseling, you’re not alone. Last year about 600 individuals received help through the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, which serves the main campus, and hundreds more have called with questions about the program, says Director Thomas Waldecker. Similarly, counseling is available to U-M Health System faculty and staff through the UMHS Employee Assistance Program.
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December 13, 2010
Simple small molecules could untangle Alzheimer’s disease
New molecular tools developed at U-M show promise for “cleansing” the brain of amyloid plaques, implicated in Alzheimer’s disease. The research, led by assistant professor Mi Hee Lim, was published online Dec. 3 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.
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December 13, 2010
WCC to extend pilot program offering evening classes on U-M campus
Washtenaw Community College plans to extend a successful fall pilot program into the winter semester by continuing to offer evening classes on the U-M Ann Arbor campus.
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December 13, 2010
People more willing to give when they empathize with poor women’s plight
Nonprofits aiding the sick or poor could increase charitable donations through ads in which consumers empathize with an actor portraying an unfortunate plight. A new study by researchers at U-M, Westminster College and University of North Carolina looks at observers’ reaction to a poor woman’s emotions when asking for assistance.
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December 13, 2010
Pescovitz: Michigan has research prowess
Last month, I gave a talk to 200 venture capitalists from across the Midwest — entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovators and investors with the funds to advance cutting-edge ideas and product development. This was a crucial audience for a timely message about the University of Michigan’s success in technology transfer — the process of turning our… -
December 13, 2010
Ann Arbor campus 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. Services University Unions Individual vendor hours will be posted at uunions.umich.edu/hours. Michigan League Hours are 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 23, closed Dec. 24-Jan 2. Regular hours resume Jan. 3. Michigan…
