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June 21, 2010
People skills serve registered nurse and her patients
The ability for a nurse to show empathy to the sick and their families is a quality that can’t really be taught — unlike the medical knowledge a registered nurse must hold. But empathy has long been valued an important trait of a nurse, and a useful way to connect with patients to understand what… -
June 21, 2010
Michigan iPhone app delivers range of information
With a few taps on an iPhone people now can search for somebody in the U-M directory, navigate campus, access the Magic Bus system and even check out what’s being served in the dining halls. Designed to connect students, faculty and staff, Michigan is a free iPhone app that provides access to news, events and other university information. Michigan and the Mobile Center, a new website with mobile resources, were created to encourage and support mobile computing needs at U-M.
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June 21, 2010
Self-worth based on weight increases drive for thinness
White women who define their self worth based on weight are highly motivated to achieve thinness, regardless of their body mass index or appearance-related self esteem, a U-M study finds. The findings indicate the pervasiveness of wanting to be thin among young white women because — based on the study’s respondent’s answers — their BMI… -
June 21, 2010
Michigan principals face challenges with new requirements
As this year’s graduating seniors begin a new chapter in their lives, a new U-M report indicates many in next year’s senior class should be concerned about not wearing a cap and gown.
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June 21, 2010
Police Beat
May 2010 crime map > Student arrested in burglaries from EECS A student was arrested June 5 in connection with a series of burglaries from the Electrical and Engineering Honor Society offices. Money and food items frequently were taken from the snack bar as well as work areas during early morning incidents over several weeks,… -
June 21, 2010
Voices of the Staff annual meeting focuses on engagement
Meeting the challenge of sustained staff engagement was the theme of the sixth annual Voices of the Staff meeting.
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June 21, 2010
‘The Environment Report’ wins 2010 National Edward R. Murrow Award
More online Read about and listen to the award-winning series “Dioxin Delays”: www.theenvironmentreport.org/dioxin_delays.php “The Environment Report” from Michigan Radio has been recognized for excellence in broadcast journalism by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) with a 2010 National Edward R. Murrow Award. It received the award for Best Audio News Series in the Radio… -
June 21, 2010
Bing Ye named a Pew Scholar
Bing Ye, Life Sciences Institute (LSI) research assistant professor and assistant professor of cell and developmental biology at the Medical School, has been named a Pew Scholar. The Pew Charitable Trusts announced last week that Ye, along with 20 other outstanding scientists from across the country were selected as the 2010 Pew Scholars in the biomedical sciences.
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June 21, 2010
Regents Roundup
Related story: Darlow to chair Board of Regents; Ilitch named vice chair The following items were approved by the Board of Regents at its June 17 meeting. Lab renovations planned at Gerstacker Approximately 6,000 gross square feet of the Carl A. Gerstacker Building will be renovated to create a state-of-the-art laboratory for research using molecular… -
June 21, 2010
U-M selects leader for North Campus Research Complex
David Canter, a physician, scientist and respected leader, once led the Pfizer pharmaceutical research operation on the site now known as the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC). Now, with approval of the Board of Regents, he will be the executive director of the NCRC beginning July 19.
