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September 23, 2013
Don't miss: Three-day fashion event presented by Confucius Institute
Leading Chinese fashion designer and scholar Xu Rui is the focus of a fashion exhibit, fashion show, and round table discussion Sept. 26-28 in the Michigan Union. The theme is “To See the Invisible.” Events open with a lecture and fashion show at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Anderson Room. An exhibit is presented in… -
September 23, 2013
Research VP Stephen Forrest will return to faculty in January
Stephen R. Forrest, U-M’s vice president for research since 2006, will return to the research and teaching he loves when he rejoins the College of Engineering faculty in January.
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September 23, 2013
Accolades
Lydia Bieri, assistant professor of mathematics, LSA, has been awarded a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Award for her project Geometric-Analytic Investigations of Spacetimes and their Nonlinear Phenomena. The award is the NSF’s most prestigious recognition supporting junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration… -
September 23, 2013
University launches search for new police chief
As part of the evolution of the new Division of Public Safety and Security for the Ann Arbor campus, the university has launched a search for a new chief of police, announced Eddie Washington Jr., executive director of the division.
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September 23, 2013
Regents approve schematic design for new graduate residence
Plans for the new Munger Graduate Residences took another step forward Sept. 19 as the Board of Regents approved the schematic design.
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September 23, 2013
Regents approve School of Education renovation
The Board of Regents approved renovations to the 90-year-old School of Education building during its meeting Sept. 19. The $13.6 million renovation will upgrade approximately 8,300 square feet.
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September 16, 2013
U-M again top U.S. public university in world rankings
More online View the full list of rankings. U-M once again is listed as the top U.S. public university in the QS World Rankings for 2013, and is ranked 22nd among all institutions worldwide. The university ranked 17th in the 2012 survey. The QS World University Rankings, launched in 2004, are based on six factors:… -
September 16, 2013
U-M study: Will companies drop health coverage over Affordable Care Act?
Will 2014 mark the beginning of the end for employer-sponsored health insurance as we know it? Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, policy experts have debated that very question. Thomas Buchmueller, a business economics professor at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, and colleagues looked at theoretical and empirical evidence… -
September 16, 2013
Employees invited to free outdoor ‘Play Day’ events
To help kick off this year’s Active U Autumn, MHealthy is inviting all Ann Arbor university faculty, staff and students to its outdoor “Play Day” events, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. These free events encourage the university community to find the fun in physical activity, and include games, activities, giveaways and more. A walk/run… -
September 16, 2013
Flu shot clinics set for university employees this fall
Fall Health & Wellness Fair MHealthy Wellness Champions will host a Fall Health & Wellness Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the plaza between South Hall and Weill Hall. The fair will offer a farmers’ market, flu shots, and free massages, as well as a number of health and wellness vendors from…
