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September 20, 2010
Study examines teen abortion, judicial bypass option in state
Many courts throughout Michigan are giving inaccurate and misleading advice to young women seeking abortions without parental consent, new U-M research indicates. The study looked at the accessibility of Michigan’s judicial bypass process to minors. State law requires a minor to have permission from a parent or guardian before having an abortion, but allows her… -
September 20, 2010
‘The ’60s began’ at U-M: How students helped JFK change world
Alan Guskin, a 23-year-old Michigan graduate student when he stood in front of the Michigan Union at 2 a.m. Oct. 14, 1960, will be back at the Union at 2 a.m. this Oct. 14, speaking to a crowd celebrating the 50th anniversary of JFK's speech that would lead to the creation of the Peace Corps. Guskin will detail how he and other students and faculty took action: writing letters, organizing groups, conducting petition drives, building momentum so the Peace Corps would be established by executive order on March 1, 1961.
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September 20, 2010
Don’t miss: Film series celebrates director Akira Kurosawa
“Re-Viewing Kurosawa” is the theme for the Center for Japanese Studies Fall 2010 Film Series opening Friday. In the 1950s, Akira Kurosawa led Japanese cinema onto the world stage, impressing viewers and critics with the emotional depth and the technical adroitness of his films. On the centennial of his birth, this series provides a chance… -
September 20, 2010
Sustainability-related majors, programs see explosive growth
Making green out of maize and blue, increasing numbers of students across the U-M are pursuing majors and graduate programs that focus on sustainability.
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September 20, 2010
Accolades
Award Cheryl L. Soper, the university’s controller and director of financial operations, has received the 2010 Daniel D. Robinson Accounting Award from the National Association of College and University Business Officers. She was honored for her ongoing commitment to the advancement of college and university accounting and financial reporting through work with NACUBO’s Accounting Principles… -
September 20, 2010
University crafting plan to reward good health
Large employers across the country are looking for health plans that provide effective ways to encourage employees to stay healthy, reduce their risks and manage chronic conditions. Often, they share in the financial savings by getting reduced premium rates while they improve their health. Associate Vice President for Human Resources Laurita Thomas charged a committee with crafting a plan that provides these types of incentives, and it could be offered as soon as 2012.
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September 20, 2010
14 U-M researchers to speak at World Stem Cell Summit
U-M researchers will present updates on groundbreaking clinical trials, new insights into basic stem cell biology and reports on some of the latest technical advances at the 2010 World Stem Cell Summit in Detroit next month.
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September 20, 2010
U-M annual research spending grows 12 percent to $1.14 billion
Research spending at U-M in 2009-10 grew 12 percent over the previous year to $1.14 billion, the second straight year the university has surpassed the billion-dollar milestone.
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September 20, 2010
MTIP offers $5 co-pay for OTC tobacco cessation products
MHealthy’s Tobacco Independence Program (MTIP) now includes coverage for generic, over-the-counter (OTC) tobacco treatment products with a $5 co-pay per one-month supply.
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September 13, 2010
New single-stream recycling program eliminates sorting
The days of deciding whether that yogurt cup goes in the garbage can or recycling bin are over at U-M. Single-stream recycling officially launched Aug. 30 in residence halls on campus and at Michigan Stadium at this season’s first football game on Sept. 4. Under the new program, paper and container recyclables are collected in…
