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February 4, 2013
Rec Sports celebrates centennial with ‘Share Your Story’ and more
More online • To submit stories go to “Share Your Story” >• Centennial celebration > U-M made history 100 years ago by creating the first stand-alone university recreation sports department in the country, the Department of Intramural Athletics. Now known as the Department of Recreational Sports, it celebrates the 100th anniversary this year with help from former… -
February 4, 2013
U-M Police Department gains another accreditation
The U-M Police Department has received its second prestigious accreditation within the last six months. The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators approved the award, but will formally recognize the UMPD’s four-year accreditation at its annual conference June 28-July 2 in Louisville, Ky. Last August, the UMPD earned a three-year law enforcement reaccreditation by… -
February 4, 2013
Don't miss: African artist discusses his work
Ghanaian artist El Anatsui will be interviewed in a public presentation at 5:10 p.m. Thursday in the Michigan Theater as part of the Penny W. Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series. Anatsui experiments with wood, ceramics, paint and found objects to create works that comment on cultural exchange, translation, globalization and impermanence. Some are presented in the… -
February 4, 2013
Accolades
H. Luke Shaefer, assistant professor at the School of Social Work, has received the 2012 Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Achievement Award from the Society for Social Work and Research at the Annual Society for Social Work Research Convention. The award recognizes individuals who in their early careers do innovative work and make a notable… -
February 4, 2013
Old school: U-M in History
Our Miss Sheldon
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February 4, 2013
Martha Pollack selected as next provost
Martha E. Pollack, who has served since 2010 as the vice provost for academic and budgetary affairs, was selected Jan. 30 by President Mary Sue Coleman as the university’s provost and executive vice president for academic affairs.
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January 28, 2013
U-M Library receives $1.25 million Mellon Grant for conservation
The U-M Library has received a $1.25 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to create an endowed conservation librarian position. The new position will enable the library to expand its well-established conservation program, which plays a vital role in ensuring that the library’s vast print collection is available for research, exhibition, and digitization.… -
January 28, 2013
Jerome Johnston directs ISR Research Center for Group Dynamics
Jerome Johnston has been appointed director of the Research Center for Group Dynamics (RCGD), part of the Institute for Social Research. “I am delighted to make this appointment,” says ISR Director James S. Jackson. “Jere has interesting new ideas for supporting junior faculty, and his long experience brings a valuable perspective to this important leadership… -
January 28, 2013
Search committee formed for CEHHS dean
Kate Davy, provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs at UM-Dearborn, has announced the formation of a search committee for the position of dean of the new College of Education, Health and Human Services. The Board of Regents approved the move from School of Education to College of Education, Health, and Human Services in December.… -
January 28, 2013
Finance prof appointed special counsel for digital education
To ensure that the university is thinking strategically about educational technologies such as online education, a longtime faculty member has been appointed as special counsel for digital education initiatives. Gautam Kaul, the John C. and Sally S. Morley Professor of Finance at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, was appointed to the half-time position…
