September 28, 2009
Elected Associate Professor Letha Chadiha, School of Social Work, is chair-elect of the Social Research, Policy and Practice Section of the Gerontological Society of America. The section encompasses practitioners and researchers seeking to enhance such services as community-based and residential long-term care, assisted living, housing, care giving, nutrition, transportation and more. She will take office…
September 28, 2009
A new technique for reconstructing the palate after surgery for tonsil cancer maintained patients’ ability to speak clearly and eat most foods, a new study shows. The technique, developed at the Comprehensive Cancer Center, is described in the September Archives of Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery. “This is the area that triggers swallowing, that…
September 28, 2009
The Record accepts obituaries from University departments, family members and funeral homes acting on behalf of the family. All obituaries must be for active or retired faculty and staff members.
September 28, 2009
The Provost’s Council on Student Honors has selected four top scholars to represent the university in competition for the prestigious Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships. Hailing from such diverse disciplines as environmental engineering, sociology, ancient civilizations and visual art, these students hope to hone their skills to improve the world. “We have a highly talented, select…
September 28, 2009
Police Beat is a monthly feature. The next publication will be October 12.
September 28, 2009
Mexican journalist, author, feminist and human-rights activist Lydia Cacho Ribeiro will be awarded the 19th Wallenberg Medal at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in Rackham Auditorium. After the medal presentation, Cacho will give the Wallenberg Lecture. A fearless and courageous defender of the rights of women and children in Mexico, Cacho routinely risks her life to…
September 28, 2009
The following items were approved by the Board of Regents at its Sept. 17 meeting. Final approval for Intercollegiate Soccer Stadium The regents authorized issuing the Intercollegiate Soccer Stadium project for bids and awarding construction contracts provided the bids are within budget. The project will provide seating and amenities for 1,800 spectators of men’s and…
September 28, 2009
U-M scientists have developed a combination drug that promises a safer, more precise way for medics and fellow soldiers in battle situations to give a fallen soldier both morphine and a drug that limits morphine’s dangerous side effects. They use nanotechnology to devise ultra-small polymer particles capable of carrying the drugs into the body. The…
September 28, 2009
From “Volunteen” for the American Red Cross to adult volunteer with the American Cancer Society, Lance Armstrong Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Food Gatherers, the Baking Brigade with Avalon Housing and more, Michelle Nasers keeps working to make the world a better place. (Photo courtesy Michelle Nasers) “I’ve been so fortunate in my life. I’m…
September 28, 2009
Urinary tract infections are painful and recur all too often with no apparent cause: Ask any woman who has missed days of work due to one, or had to find emergency treatment while on vacation. U-M scientists have taken an important step toward what could become the first effective vaccine to prevent urinary tract infections,…
