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October 4, 2010
Political science celebrates 100 years at U-M
As it celebrates its centennial, the Department of Political Science will place greater emphasis on improving the undergraduate experience through new research opportunities, internships and access to outstanding faculty, the department chair says.
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October 4, 2010
Transatlantic collaboration to boost opportunities for English language learners
A collaboration by departments of U-M and the University of Cambridge will give learners around the world greater access to high-quality, internationally recognized language qualifications. Cambridge ESOL Examinations and the U-M English Language Institute Testing and Certification Division have joined forces in a new collaboration that will promote the U-M English language exams around the… -
October 4, 2010
Faculty members honored for scholarship, service
Twenty-four faculty members will be recognized for their teaching, scholarship, service and creative activities Tuesday in Rackham Assembly Hall.
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October 4, 2010
The Peace Corps: It all started here
Fifty years ago next week, Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy delivered a middle-of-the night challenge that lit a spark among U-M students by challenging them to commit to international service. Next week, several of those students and many who would follow their lead will return to Ann Arbor to celebrate the 50th anniversary of that… -
October 4, 2010
Coleman, others voice support for MSA president
President Mary Sue Coleman released a statement last week underscoring the university community’s support for Michigan Student Assembly President Chris Armstrong.
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October 4, 2010
Recent grads blog about volunteer experience
Recent U-M graduates Nate Gire and Kelsey Kennedy, who last month started their Peace Corps assignment in Lima, Peru, are blogging about their experience. “Nate and Kelsey’s Adventures” — at kennedygire.blogspot.com — will chronicle the married couple’s work as they serve as health promoters in the 16th group of Peru Peace Corps volunteers. Gire and… -
October 4, 2010
U-M first in research spending at public universities
The university ranks first in research and development spending among the nation’s public universities and colleges, according to the latest rankings from the National Science Foundation.
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October 4, 2010
Peace Corps at a glance
• According to 2010 statistics, U-M has for 10 years placed on the Peace Corps’ top 25 list of large universities nationwide producing Peace Corps volunteers. • U-M ranks fourth as an all time producer of Peace Corps volunteers with 2,331 alumni having served. • There are 73 U-M alumni now serving in the Peace… -
October 4, 2010
Kresge Institute, Saturday Morning Physics team up
As the Kresge Hearing Research Institute celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Saturday Morning Physics lecture series will feature four talks related to hearing loss, in addition to other topics.
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October 4, 2010
Epilogue: What happened to key players after the U-M speech
This month U-M commemorates the 50th anniversary of Sen. John F. Kennedy’s Oct. 14, 1960 speech outside the Michigan Union. Kennedy that night sparked the creation of the Peace Corps when he urged students to work in developing countries to promote peace. John F. Kennedy went on to become the youngest man elected to the…
