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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 15, 2010
Intelligent machines topic of upcoming talk
Smart devices and products that improve safety and efficiency are becoming ubiquitous, and in A. Galip Ulsoy's upcoming Distinguished University Professor lecture he will discuss some of his contributions to this trend.
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March 15, 2010
Earth Day: Conference to explore link between healthy environment, economy
Finding the balance between creating a sustainable future and ensuring economic strength will be the subject of a conference presented by the Law School’s Environmental Law & Policy Program April 8 and 9. The ELPP conferences are held every other year with the goal of shedding light on current issues in environmental law and policy.… -
March 15, 2010
New time announced for U-M spring commencement
U-M has moved the start time of the May 1 commencement to 11 a.m. — an hour later than previously planned — to allow the necessary time for all participants to get through added security that will be in place at Michigan Stadium.
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March 15, 2010
Earth Day: BioBlitz takes inventory of living organisms at the Arb
Imagine discovering a species of butterfly that exists nowhere else in the world except the Arb. The possibility of discoveries like this, together with an increased awareness of local biodiversity and environmental stewardship, motivates participants in the National Coordinated BioBlitz Project (NCBP) at Nichols Arboretum, now in its second year. The free event will take… -
March 15, 2010
Seven faculty members vie for three SACUA positions
Seven faculty members have been nominated to fill three seats on the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs, which serves as the executive arm of the University Senate and the Senate Assembly. The election is March 22.
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March 15, 2010
Photo: Earth Day button
Give Earth a Chance buttons were sold to raise funds when U-M held its massive 1970 Teach-In. Reproductions of the button will be given out when U-M holds a 2010 Teach-In set for 9 a.m.-noon March 25 in the Michigan League Ballroom. -
March 15, 2010
Center for Afroamerican and African Studies marks 40 years
The Center for Afroamerican and African Studies celebrates its 40th anniversary later this week with a three-day series of academic panels and remarks, and student and alumni discussions. And, true to the era of its birth, the celebration will begin and end with music.
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March 15, 2010
Police Beat
February crime map > Laptop stolen from South Quad room A South Quadrangle hall resident told police that his laptop was taken from his room while he slept Feb. 1. The student said he fell asleep around 3:30 a.m. and awoke four hours later when his roommate returned to the room. His roommate found their… -
March 15, 2010
Phishing attack aimed at university e-mail accounts
A new type of malicious e-mail attack has targeted university accounts, prompting a warning from Information and Technology Services officials who say the phishing incidents demonstrate how cyber-criminals are always looking for new ways to scam users.
