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April 8, 2013
Evocative exhibit, town hall foster conversation about race at U-M
A two-month-long campuswide project promoting a deeper, meaningful conversation about race, identity and diversity will culminate April 18 in an exhibit on the Diag and a town hall meeting hosted by journalist Michele Norris.
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April 8, 2013
International seminars engage undergraduates in global concerns
Dr. Sofia Merajver’s class on global health ethics is among seven presented through LSA's Michigan International Seminars for Undergraduates. It is part of an effort to promote global learning and engagement.
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April 8, 2013
Chinnaiyan honored with Distinguished University Innovator Award for 2013
Dr. Arul Chinnaiyan has been selected to receive the Distinguished University Innovator Award for 2013.
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April 8, 2013
Annual e-waste recycling event set for April 25-27
Broken or unwanted electronics can be disposed of in an earth-friendly way at the free e-waste recycling event sponsored by U-M and Ann Arbor Public Schools, April 25-27.
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April 8, 2013
U-M part of clinical trial to use adult cells to grow human bone
Preparations are under way for the first known human trial to use embryonic-like stem cells collected from adult cells to grow bone.
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April 8, 2013
More offices seek Sustainable Workplace certification
Months after launching a program to transform offices into greener workplaces, the Office of Campus Sustainability is busy providing nearly 40 campus units with eco-friendly recommendations.
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April 8, 2013
Record Lake Erie algae bloom may be sign of things to come
The largest harmful algae bloom in Lake Erie's recorded history likely was caused by factors expected to become more common due to climate change, making the 2011 algae bloom a likely harbinger of things to come, researchers say.
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April 8, 2013
MHealthy offers 15-week exercise class for beginners
Faculty and staff who want to get moving but have never exercised before or have not been physically active in a while can register for a free exercise class designed specifically for beginners. The 15-week Simple Steps classes meet twice a week for 30 minutes, helping to add physical activity gradually into participants’ lives. Simple… -
April 8, 2013
Access to mental health care lacking for children, teens
Every day, news reports detail the impact of the deficiencies in the nation’s mental health care services. Even more startling, a U-M survey reveals that many adults across the United States believe children and teens have extremely limited or no access to mental health care services. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation commissioned the National Voices Project… -
April 1, 2013
Sexual agreements among gay couples show promise for HIV prevention
The majority of gay men in relationships say they establish a “sexual agreement” with their partner, primarily to prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, according to a U-M study. Sexual agreements show promise for HIV prevention, but the down side is that only 57 percent of couples actually concur that they…
