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November 12, 2012
Latinos meet more ‘heart-healthy’ standards than other Americans
Latinos are more likely than other Americans to have ideal blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels, engage in more physical activity and refrain from smoking. But like most other Americans, they have challenges with maintaining a heart-healthy diet and weight. Those are the main findings of a study conducted by Hector M. González, an adjunct… -
November 12, 2012
Old school: U-M in History
Vulcan anvil
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November 12, 2012
Applicants sought for 2013 Michigan Road Scholars Tour
U-M instructional, research, and clinical track faculty are invited to apply to be part of the 2013 Michigan Road Scholars Tour, scheduled for May 6-10. The annual educational tour will expose participants to the state’s economy, government and politics, culture, educational systems, health and social issues, history, and geography. It is designed to increase mutual… -
November 12, 2012
U-M’s Third Century Initiative: A call to action
The Third Century Initiative continues to pick up momentum to propel U-M as the world’s leading public university for the next 100 years, with several innovative programs under way and a call this week for proposals.
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November 12, 2012
Don’t miss: Twitter CEO returns to Michigan
Dick Costolo, U-M alumnus and CEO of the giant social networking and microblog service Twitter, is the featured speaker for Policy Talks @ the Ford School at 1 p.m. Friday in Rackham Auditorium. Costolo Costolo, who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1985, will discuss how he went from the trenches of computer science… -
November 12, 2012
27th MLK Symposium honors ‘I Have a Dream’ speech
U-M’s 27th annual MLK Symposium, one of the top national observances of the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will include Southern Poverty Law Center co-founder and chief trial counsel Morris Dees, King speechwriter Clarence B. Jones, and activist Angela Davis, known internationally for her work to combat oppression.
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November 12, 2012
Photo: Dave Holland Big Band at Michigan Theatre
Wolverhampton, England native Dave Holland got his big break from Miles Davis, with whom he played during the “Bitches Brew” period. Holland formed his first working quintet in 1983. The Dave Holland Big Band performs at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Michigan Theater. The concert is presented by the University Musical Society. Photo by Mark… -
November 12, 2012
U-M researchers to study ‘food security’ across Michigan
Researchers at the School of Natural Resources and Environment are leading a five-year, $4 million study of disparities in access to healthy food across the state.
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November 12, 2012
Photo: Giacomett's 'Standing Figure' at UMMA
“Standing Figure” (1957), a bronze sculpture by Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti, is presented in the U-M Museum of Art Joan and Bob Tisch Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art. The museum galleries are open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The museum is closed Mondays. Photo courtesy U-M Museum of Art. -
November 12, 2012
Bernstein, Diggs elected to Board of Regents; McCormack wins high court spot
Democrats Mark Bernstein and Shauna Ryder Diggs have been elected to fill two eight-year terms on the Board of Regents.
