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August 16, 2010
Open Enrollment set for Oct. 25-Nov. 5
Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity for faculty and staff to review their benefit choices and make sure they continue to meet individual needs. Employees can change their benefit elections for 2011 during the Oct. 25-Nov. 5 enrollment period with the changes taking effect Jan. 1.
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August 16, 2010
Landmark study will use genetic test to help predict gum disease
U-M’s School of Dentistry has signed an agreement with Interleukin Genetics Inc. (NYSE AMEX:ILI) to conduct what is believed to be the largest clinical study to date using genetic testing to assess the risk for gum disease. William Giannobile, professor of dentistry and director of the Michigan Center for Oral Health Research at the School… -
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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July 19, 2010
Lloyd Carr retires from U-M
After 30 years of distinguished service to U-M, associate athletic director and former head football coach Lloyd Carr will officially retire from the athletic department on Sept. 1.
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July 19, 2010
Regents Roundup
The following items were approved by the Board of Regents at its July 15 meeting. Design for addition to ISR approved The Board of Regents approved the schematic design for the planned addition to the Institute for Social Research. The four-story addition will add approximately 44,700 gross square feet of space to the ISR facility… -
July 19, 2010
U to invest in international travel software programs
The university will be investing in two software systems that will facilitate better management of international experiences for U-M students and faculty. Information and Technology Services (ITS) will be developing or implementing the systems for campus.
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July 19, 2010
Regents approve golf practice facility schematic designs
The Board of Regents on July 15 approved the schematic design of a new practice facility for the men’s and women’s golf programs. Courtesy Ann Arbor Architects Collaborative. The $2.5 million, 10,000 gross-square-foot facility designed by Ann Arbor Architects Collaborative, will be funded by athletic resources and gifts. The new building, set off of South… -
July 19, 2010
Henry Russel awardees, lecturer named for 2011
Richard Janko, the Gerald F. Else Collegiate Professor of Classical Studies, has been named the Henry Russel Lecturer for 2011. Also, three faculty researchers will receive the Henry Russel Award, one of the highest honors the university bestows upon junior faculty. Chosen were Anthony Grbic and Anna Michalak of the College of Engineering, and David Harding of LSA.
