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April 19, 2010
New state smoking ban already U-M policy
The new state law banning smoking at all food establishments and workplaces effective May 1 will have little effect on U-M’s smoking enforcement policies, because smoking indoors on campus already is banned, university officials say.
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April 19, 2010
Active U celebrates biggest year with Ingalls Mall ’victory lap’
To celebrate Active U’s biggest year ever, MHealthy is encouraging all participants, as well as anyone else who would like to participate, to take part in a special “victory lap” walk at Ingalls Mall on Tuesday, starting at 11:57 a.m. A record number of participants, more than 11,000, participated in the fifth year of MHealthy’s… -
April 19, 2010
U-M announces new statewide college access initiative
U-M is home to the new statewide Michigan College Advising Corps, a unique approach to increasing the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students entering and completing higher education in Michigan.
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April 19, 2010
Don’t miss: Award-winning screenwriter presents Hopwood lecture
Playwright and screenwriter John Patrick Shanley, winner of the Writers Guild of America Lifetime Achievement Award, presents the 78th annual Hopwood Awards Lecture at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Rackham Auditorium. Each year, according to the bequest of American dramatist Avery Hopwood, the program awards cash prizes to U-M students for outstanding creative work. In the… -
April 19, 2010
U-M professors win Guggenheim Fellowships for research
Five current and one retired U-M professors are among 180 winners of the Guggenheim Fellowships, which are awarded annually for distinguished achievement in the past and exceptional promise for future accomplishment.
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April 19, 2010
Photo: Matthaei Plant Sale May 8-9
The Matthaei Botanical Gardens Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA) 30th Annual Spring Plant Sale & Fundraiser benefits the programs, classes, initiatives, gardens and natural areas at MBGNA. It features thousands of perennials, native plants, annuals, hanging baskets, herbs, scented geraniums, edible offerings and more. Master gardeners, MBGNA staff and volunteers will be on hand to offer information.… -
April 19, 2010
Football staff coach women to benefit Comprehensive Cancer Center
More than 200 women will learn the secrets of Michigan football through drills on offense, defense, passing, blocking and kicking at the 12th annual Women’s Football Academy on June 12. U-M football coach Rich Rodriguez and his staff volunteer their time for this hands-on experience that raises money for the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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April 19, 2010
Photo: “Ida Abreu, Cape Verdean Artist/Sculptor Exposition” at Palmer Commons through April 28
“Ida Abreu, Cape Verdean Artist/Sculptor Exposition” is presented from 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday through April 28 in the Palmer Commons Fourth Floor Atrium. It is sponsored by the Center for World Performance Studies at the International Institute. Photo by Ida Abreu. -
April 19, 2010
U sets employee parking permit rates for next three years
Annual rates for all employee parking permits will increase 3 percent each year beginning in FY 2011. Gold permit rates will remain in line with parking rates in downtown city structures set by the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority.
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April 19, 2010
Faculty Governance
Summary of faculty governance activities for 2009-10 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. This month marks the beginning of an annual transition in SACUA. At the…
