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February 16, 2009
Alumni return March 21 to perform in first-ever anniversary concert Since the mid 1980s, Department of Musical Theatre alumni have made an impressive and indelible mark on Broadway, from breakthrough roles as leading actors to creating memorable musical compositions to producing blockbuster shows. Now in its 25th year, the program that helped cultivate the talent…
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February 16, 2009
Imagine a hospital where morale is high, employee turnover is low and patient call buttons rarely go unanswered — and if they do, you can call the hospital’s CEO. That’s exactly the type of culture and service that “delights” patients and makes for the most successful community hospitals in the country, as rated by caregivers…
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February 16, 2009
As the new administration takes hold in Washington, a former NASA administrator will discuss the future of non-military space policy in the upcoming Henry Russel lecture. (File photo, Marcia Ledford, U-M Photo Services) Lennard Fisk, the Thomas M. Donahue Distinguished University Professor of Space Science, will give a talk titled “Civil Space and the National…
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February 16, 2009
With the theme Enhancing U: Education, Empowerment and Equity, the Women of Color Task Force (WCTF) will host its 27th annual career conference 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Michigan League. The conference workshops will feature sessions categorized under the following four topic headings: professional development, personal development, financial education, and health and wellness.…
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February 16, 2009
While some people believe they need a good reason to enjoy a special luxury or splurge on something expensive, there really may be no such thing as a guilty pleasure, researchers say. “Research suggests that consumers are unlikely to indulge themselves when they don’t see good reasons to justify it, yet our findings consistently indicate…
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February 16, 2009
“Ikena,” co-produced by Daniel Ho and Amy Stillman, won the Grammy Award for “Best Hawaiian Album.” Stillman, associate professor of American culture in LSA, is songwriter/lyricist for all but the two instrumentals. Accepting the award, vocalists Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho brought her onstage during the Feb. 15 ceremony. The award was announced during the…
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February 9, 2009
One-fifth of women who should receive radiation after a mastectomy are not getting this potentially lifesaving treatment, researchers at the Comprehensive Cancer Center say. The study looked at 396 women who were treated with a mastectomy for breast cancer. The researchers found that 19 percent of women who fell clearly within guidelines recommending radiation treatment…
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February 9, 2009
In its first week, more than 1,000 faculty and staff members have completed MHealthy Wellness Assessments and qualified for the $100 pre-tax incentive. With thousands more taking place through April, here are a few time-saving tips to help complete wellness screening appointments in 30 minutes: • Take the online health questionnaire prior to your appointment…
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February 9, 2009
The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA) is updating technology with the installation of new fare boxes on its fixed-route buses. Since 2004 the University pays the fare for eligible students, faculty members and staff to ride AATA fixed-route service. Under the MRide agreement, only current yellow Mcards will be accepted on AATA bus service. Starting…
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February 9, 2009
Former President James Duderstadt and several colleagues are urging the federal government to establish a network of several dozen major energy-research institutes to quickly convert breakthrough inventions into market-ready technologies. The plan’s lead proponents include Gary Was, director of the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute, and university presidents Michael Crow of Arizona State University and…
