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March 22, 2010
U-M researchers solve a molecular mystery
The muscle-building abilities of hormones known as insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) are legendary. Just do an online search and you’ll find not only scientific papers discussing the effects of IGFs on the cells that give rise to muscle tissue, but also scores of ads touting the purported benefits of IGF supplements for bodybuilding. But in… -
March 22, 2010
Inspiring mathematician topic of DUP lecture
William Fulton, the Oscar Zariski Distinguished University Professor of Mathematics and the M.S. Keeler II Professor of Mathematics, will discuss his interactions and admiration for Zariski in detail during his upcoming Distinguished University Professor lecture.
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March 22, 2010
Many parents not using booster seats for older children
All 50 states have some type of child safety seat law, 28 of which require kids to use child safety seats or booster seats through age 8 to reduce the risk of injuries in car crashes. But the latest C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds that while nearly all parents report… -
March 22, 2010
Reaccreditation team leader offers favorable preliminary report, explains next steps
The Higher Learning Commission reaccreditation team has found U-M to be fully in compliance with the commission’s criteria for reaccreditation. This announcement by team chair Celestino Fernàndez followed several days of meetings, during which the HLC met with more than 300 people from the university.
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March 22, 2010
Perception does not mirror reality in women’s equality
Women have not achieved full equality despite media images that suggest the battle for equality has been won, according to a U-M researcher. Television shows, movies and advertisements depicting women as high-powered lawyers, surgeons, judges and police chiefs suggest that women now “have it all,” but these are mere fantasies of power that excuse, and… -
March 22, 2010
Public invited to up-close look at Shakespeare plays
A team from The Royal Shakespeare Company arrives at U-M on March 20 for an intensive 10-day “creative project” for the sole purpose of developing three new plays for its 2011 season. The public is invited to observe the creative process being played out in a discussion among dramatists, actors and others.
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March 22, 2010
Golden Apple winner explains why other people matter
Christopher Peterson wondered how many U-M students were named “Victor” so he checked the online directory and found 23. “Wouldn’t it be fun to gather them all together and sing ‘Hail to the Victors?’” Peterson asks. “The happiest people of all have good relationships with others.” Photo courtesy Christopher Peterson. The U-M psychology professor, winner… -
March 22, 2010
College football programs appear recession-proof
A new study supports what college football fans and rabid tailgaters already knew: nothing can keep diehard fans away from tailgate parties on game day.
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March 22, 2010
Medical assistant sees the light
Seven years ago, Kimberly Green became fascinated with lighthouses. “Each and every one of them has a history of their own,” she says. “I love reading about them and watching history stories on them.” Photo by Scott Soderberg, U-M Photo Services. Green, a medical assistant specialist at the U-M Health System, has seen lighthouses in… -
March 22, 2010
Prescribed burn planned on North Campus
The Plant Operations Grounds Services department, with the support of the University Planner’s Office and Occupational Safety & Environmental Health, is planning to conduct two controlled burns of areas of North Campus this month into April.
