October 4, 2010
The National Research Council on Sept. 28 released a long-awaited assessment of Ph.D. programs in the United States. The NRC created this survey to provide a more comprehensive assessment of doctoral programs than popular ranking systems currently available. The methodology used by the NRC has changed dramatically since the last survey in 1995. That study…
October 4, 2010
Returned Peace Corps volunteer Lisa Henry while on assignment at Dereig camp in Darfur, Sudan. The U-M alumna, who also served in eastern Niger, was in the Peace Corps from 1987-90. Read more about Henry and other volunteers at peacecorps.umich.edu/stories/lhenry.html. Photo courtesy Lisa Henry.
October 4, 2010
More than 20 million people in the United States — approximately one in 15 — suffer from depression, according to the National Library of Medicine. Oct. 7 is National Depression Screening Day and, in support, several U-M programs will offer free, in-person, one-on-one mental health screenings for depression. “We’re fortunate that programs exist to help…
October 4, 2010
Melissa Lea Foster Rietz on assignment in Ecuador. Photo courtesy Melissa Lea Foster Rietz. For up-to-date event information go to peacecorps.umich.edu. Monday, Oct. 11 Exhibit: “As I See It” photo competition, presented in the Michigan Union Lobby, Beanster’s at the Michigan League, and the piano lounge in Pierpont Commons, through Oct. 21. Exhibit: Serving Others…
October 4, 2010
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the best way to prevent influenza is to receive a seasonal flu shot. There are many ways for U-M faculty, staff and students — and their family members — to receive that protection on campus this year. MHealthy, in collaboration with Michigan Visiting Care, is conducting…
October 4, 2010
While a student at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, Andrew Bracken took a brand marketing internship on the west coast. A week after he started the job, Bracken realized the corporate world was not for him, and he filled out an application to join the Peace Corps. Going to school at U-M challenged…
October 4, 2010
MHealthy Ergonomics Awareness Team launched its fifth annual ergonomics grants program Oct. 1. Departments or units in need of financial help to purchase equipment or redesign work processes to solve ergonomic issues can receive up to $5,000 to implement solutions that make the work environment safer. Ergonomics is the science of fitting the workplace to…
October 4, 2010
Many of the world’s leaders in world service will converge on the Stephen M. Ross School of Business on Oct. 13 for a daylong symposium exploring where the heritage of global service and the next steps on the continuum. “National Symposium: The Future of International Service” is open to the public and the panels do…
October 4, 2010
MHealthy Ergonomics Awards were given to 12 university departments and units for independently implementing ergonomic solutions within their work environments. Winning areas have decreased risk factors and reduced or prevented employee discomfort by adding or modifying equipment or redesigning work processes. “Ergonomics fits the workplace to the worker making it safer and healthier,” says Suzanne…
October 4, 2010
CORRECTION: The Penny Stamps Lecture Series event that was included as a Don’t miss in the Oct. 4 edition of the Record Update — Joumana Haddad at the Michigan Theater — contained an incorrect date. The event already has taken place. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused.
