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September 7, 2010
Professors win management honor
Six professors at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business who founded the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship have been named Trailblazers by the Organization and Management Theory (OMT) Division of the Academy of Management. Professors Wayne Baker, Kim Cameron, Jane Dutton, Robert Quinn, Gretchen Spreitzer and Lynn Wooten received the Joanne Martin Trailblazer Award… -
September 7, 2010
Initiative focuses on North Campus
With the North Campus population now greater than 4,000 — larger than ever before — the university has launched an initiative to amplify the vibrancy of the burgeoning community. U-M is counting on faculty and staff to be ambassadors helping to communicate the enhanced offerings, which include more social events, increased class sessions and extended… -
August 16, 2010
Baby clothes rental company co-founder finalist for honor
It’s being called “Netflix for baby clothes,” and its co-founder, Allen Kim, could soon be called “College Entrepreneur of the Year.” Bebaroo.com is an online rental service for high-end, special occasion baby clothes. Kim, an undergraduate in the Department of Industrial Operations and Engineering, is one of five finalists to become Entrepreneur magazine’s 2010 College Entrepreneur of the Year.
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August 16, 2010
Accolades
Awards Rosina Bierbaum, dean of the School of Natural Resources and Environment, has received a Distinguished Service Citation from the Ecological Society of America for her service to the scientific community, her ecological work in the public interest, and her effective advocacy for the application of sound ecological science to a wide range of environmental… -
August 16, 2010
Medical students open to learning with video games
Today’s college students were raised with a digital mouse in their hands. So it should be no surprise that a majority of medical school students surveyed say video games and virtual reality environments could help them become better doctors.
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August 16, 2010
University, lecturers union reach tentative agreement
U-M and the Lecturers’ Employee Organization (LEO) have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract. In a joint statement issued by LEO and U-M, negotiators said the agreement provides a fair compensation package for the 1,445 non-tenure-track instructors on the three U-M campuses. It also clarifies the appointment process and performance evaluations for… -
August 16, 2010
Priority Health plan to be eliminated
Related story:Open Enrollment set for Oct. 25-Nov. 5 > The Priority Health insurance plan will be eliminated from U-M medical plan choices in 2012. For those already enrolled, no immediate action is needed. The plan will continue until the end of 2011, but no new enrollments will be allowed during this year’s Open Enrollment period,… -
August 16, 2010
Major gift officer curriculum strengthens donor relations
Because U-M increasingly relies on gifts and donor support as state financial support declines, a new Development Community program, coordinated by the Office of University Development, provides major gift officers with a higher level of training to boost staff development. “Our purpose is to offer university staff an opportunity to increase their professional skills, to… -
August 16, 2010
MHealthy Rewards notes top achievers
More than 50 university areas achieved 50 percent or greater participation in this year’s MHealthy Rewards program. The select group includes schools, colleges and administrative areas from all four campuses. “These top achievers represent a very diverse mix of units that span all campuses and disciplines; however, the commonality is in their commitment to encouraging… -
August 16, 2010
Ex-smoker ready for smoke-free campus in July 2011
After smoking for more than 30 years, Bobbie Young, senior human resources representative for Staff Human Resources on the Ann Arbor campus, hasn’t had a cigarette for seven months. The announcement of the Smoke-Free Campus Initiative that will eliminate smoking on all U-M campuses by July 2011 inspired Young to think about quitting. A timely…
