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May 24, 2010
Second-round Michigan Meetings topics unveiled
As the first Michigan Meetings concluded with interdisciplinary explorations of consumption and cancer disparities, the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies has chosen the topics for its next round of meetings in 2011. “Developing Global Sustainability — China/U.S. Partnerships” and “Art-making, the arts, and the research university” are the titles of the meetings planned… -
May 24, 2010
Study examines nontenured faculty career satisfaction
Nontenured faculty like the teaching and flexibility their track allows, but the lack of job security and respect creates dissatisfaction, a new U-M report states. The Center for the Education of Women (CEW) conducted the study of employment conditions and career satisfaction of more than 340 full- and part-time instructional and research nontenured faculty from… -
May 24, 2010
Former Bush voters could determine outcome in next presidential election
President Barack Obama’s campaign brought millions of new voters to polls during the 2008 elections, but the decisions of former Bush voters had a substantial effect on the outcome. New U-M analysis indicates that several million formerly Republican voters chose not to support party nominee John McCain, either staying home during the elections or opting… -
May 24, 2010
Old school: U-M in history
Spring comes to campus
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May 24, 2010
It’s a family affair for strength and conditioning coach
James Plocki didn’t intend for his life to revolve around U-M athletics. A chance encounter with famed football coach Bo Schembechler altered his life forever. Finishing up his exercise science major in 1987 at Penn State, Plocki needed an internship to complete his degree. At the time universities featuring strength and conditioning departments were sparse.… -
May 24, 2010
New education center to train naval systems engineers
Educating and developing the next generation of world-class naval systems engineers is the goal of a new Naval Engineering Education Center (NEEC) to be led by U-M.
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May 24, 2010
First-ever public sculpture to be installed on Huron River
Artist William Dennisuk’s installation of his porous, vase-like sculpture of bronze rods at a bend of the Huron River comes with a simple message: nature and communities are inextricably linked. The project itself offers a case in point. After eight months of tailoring the project to meet rigorous city and state environmental standards, Dennisuk’s elegant… -
May 24, 2010
UMHS announces $17.7 million project to expand, renovate Emergency Department
The Emergency Department at the U-M Health System will undergo a $17.7 million renovation project.
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May 24, 2010
Regents Roundup
The following items were approved by the Board of Regents at its May 20 meeting. New golf practice facility planned The Board of Regents gave the initial approval for a new indoor golf practice facility, to be located at the existing driving range of the university golf course. New construction of approximately 10,000 gross square… -
May 24, 2010
Collection offers new insights into American culinary history
After decades of gathering materials and hunting down leads for hard-to-find collectibles, Janice and Daniel Longone’s long investigative journey has yielded a treasure trove of more than 20,000 items relating to American culinary history.
