January 19, 2009
As the nation’s financial crisis continues, student leaders organized a forum to address how students can cope with economic uncertainty. University leaders answered questions about issues such as tuition, financial aid and the job market during “The Financial Crisis and You,” Jan. 17 in the Rackham Amphitheater. Guest speakers included Provost Teresa Sullivan, Department of…
January 19, 2009
Dr. Kenneth Pienta has been appointed associate dean for clinical and translational research at the Medical School and director of the Michigan Institute of Clinical and Health Research. The Board of Regents approved the appointment at its December meeting. “Dr. Pienta is already a valued member of the U-M team,” says Steven Kunkel, senior associate…
January 19, 2009
Sixteen years ago Professor Toby Citrin and his then-13-year-old daughter Ana attended the Clinton presidential inauguration, where they and a diverse crowd shared a spirit of hope and excitement for the future. Citrin returned to the nation’s capital last weekend to watch from the National Mall as Barack Obama is sworn into office Jan. 20…
January 19, 2009
The McCormick Foundation in Chicago has awarded $350,000 to the Depression Center and Department of Psychiatry to help address the “invisible brain injuries” among returning Iraqi and Afghanistan veterans and their families. These include sleep disturbances, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and associated problems. The gift is part of a larger fundraising initiative called Welcome…
January 19, 2009
Through the Climate Savers Computing Initiative (CSCI), the University has committed to reducing its energy consumption from IT devices by 10 percent over the next two years. The goal of U-M’s green plan is to encourage simple, eco-friendly changes that make a big difference. “The cost-savings alone make energy efficient computing a smart strategy for…
January 19, 2009
The documentary “Blue Eyed” is presented from 12:10-1:45 p.m. Jan. 28 in The Gallery in Room 100, Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library. The film celebrates Jane Elliott, recipient of the National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education. Sponsored by the U-M Library and the Library Diversity Committee in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther…
January 19, 2009
A plan to care for vacant property in economically hard-hit Genesee County and how other communities across the state can implement similar approaches is the topic of a U-M report. It details how county leaders can use sound environmental planning to make that section of the state a more attractive place to live and do…
January 19, 2009
The Center for Chinese Studies Public Lecture Series presents author Alexandra Harney on her new book “The China Price: The True Cost of Chinese Competitive Advantage” from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 11 in Rackham Amphitheater. (Photo by Colin Beere)
January 19, 2009
When last fall’s intense presidential campaign descended into a game of rhetorical name-calling, one name in particular was invoked as a sign of Barack Obama’s “questionable” personal associations — Bill Ayers. Throughout the Democratic primary season and general election campaigns, Ayers refused to protest or publicly challenge the characterization made by Obama’s political opponents that…
January 19, 2009
The Center for Korean Studies Film Series presents “Empress Chung,” Feb. 7 at 2-4 p.m. in the Michigan Theater screening room. This 2005 North and South Korean animated film was directed by Nelson Shin who spent eight years getting the project off the ground. Most of the animation work was done in North Korea by…
