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May 20, 2013
Growing GreenRide Connect service offers more options
U-M commuter vanpools, which have grown by 14 percent in the last year, could sprout more users this spring and in coming months, as ride sharing opportunities generally are expanding. That’s because GreenRide users who have traditionally searched within the university community for ridesharing or vanpool commuting opportunities now have the opportunity to broaden their… -
May 20, 2013
Live and Learn: Most GenXers are continuing their education
More than one in every 10 members of Generation X are enrolled in classes to continue their formal educations, according to a new U-M study. In addition, 48 percent of the 80 million GenXers take continuing education courses, in-service training and workshops required for professional licenses and certifications. “This is an impressive level of engagement… -
May 20, 2013
Faculty Governance report to the Board of Regents
Editor’s note: The following is a reprint of the faculty governance monthly report to the Board of Regents. Portions may have been edited for space by members of the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs. Subject: Faculty Governance update SACUA Chair Kim Kearfott presented the annual chair’s report to regents at the April meeting. Below… -
May 20, 2013
Kids perceive sadness of depressed parents
Children of depressed parents pick up on their parents’ sadness — whether mom or dad realizes their mood or not. A new U-M study indicates that children who have at least one parent suffering from depression are very skilled at picking up on facial cues. Boys living in this environment are highly sensitive to facial… -
May 20, 2013
U-M launches new center to transform mobility
U-M has established the Michigan Mobility Transformation Center as a partnership with government and industry to dramatically improve the safety, sustainability and accessibility of ways that people and goods move from place to place in our society. “Rapid advances in such diverse areas as connected vehicle systems, driverless vehicles, shared vehicles and advanced propulsion systems… -
May 20, 2013
Accolades
Julie M. Ribaudo, clinical assistant professor of social work, is the recipient of the 2013 Selma Fraiberg award from the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health. Her contributions span supervision and training of clinicians, consultation to agencies and programs, and training and presentations nationally and internationally, always infusing information about child development, brain development and… -
May 20, 2013
Obituary
Carolyn Annette Myers (nee Sutton) Carolyn Annette Myers (nee Sutton), who worked as a new patient scheduler in the Rheumatology Department at the U-M Health System, died May 12 of cancer. She was 45. She is survived by her husband, Verne; her sisters, Theresa Sutton, Mary Breijak (Sutton) and Patty Sutton; her brother, Peter Sutton;… -
May 20, 2013
Fracking brings economic boost, but risks raise concerns
Most Michigan and Pennsylvania residents say fracking is good for the economy, but have concerns about chemicals used and other environmental risks, according to a U-M survey. The results come from the National Surveys on Energy and Environment, a joint effort of the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) at the Gerald R.… -
May 6, 2013
Michigan Union to provide new food options during renovation
While the ground floor of the Michigan Union MUG food area is being renovated this summer, a variety of lunch and snack items will be available at the new Summer Selections food service area on the first floor.
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May 6, 2013
MHealthy Rewards’ top performing university areas announced
The fifth year of MHealthy Rewards proved to be its biggest thus far, with more than 22,000 benefits-eligible faculty and staff participating, and nearly 80 schools, colleges and administrative areas achieving 50 percent or more participation.
