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September 4, 2012
SNRE’s Miller works to switch up energy sources
Shelie Miller, who won a National Science Foundation award for her development of a switchgrass research tool, says biofuels won’t solve our energy or climate problems — but they can help. “They are a source of domestic energy that can create jobs and stimulate rural economies,” says Miller, an assistant professor of natural resources and… -
September 4, 2012
Police Beat
Police Beat is a monthly feature of the Record. The next publication will be Sept. 17. -
September 4, 2012
Sticks and stones: ‘That’s so gay’ negatively affects gay students
People may believe words are not harmful, but the phrase “that’s so gay” can have negative consequences for gay, lesbian or bisexual students, a new U-M study indicates. The phrase often is used by young people to describe something as stupid or undesirable. It’s part of the vocabulary among students at all types of educational… -
September 4, 2012
Justice Kagan to help dedicate Law School’s new South Hall
t has been almost 80 years since the Law School last dedicated a new academic building, but that’s set to change Friday as a cast of legal and U-M luminaries, highlighted by Associate Justice Elena Kagan of the U.S. Supreme Court, gathers to dedicate the new South Hall.
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September 4, 2012
Haitians struggle with the costs associated with crime
As violent crime continues to rise in Haiti, more households are helping their children cope with the trauma as well as deal with burdensome funeral and burial costs, a new U-M report indicates. Violent crimes were more common in densely packed zones in Haiti’s largest urban communities, including Port-au-Prince, Les Cayes and Gonaives. Researchers released… -
September 4, 2012
This is Michigan
President Mary Sue Coleman, Coach Brady Hoke, Olympic gymnast Syque Caesar and others across campus welcome the new academic year in a video found here >
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September 4, 2012
U-M unveils new online catalog of lifelong learning options
A broad array of continuing education options now is available through U-M’s new Lifelong Learning Online Catalog at lifelonglearningcatalog.umich.edu. Hosted by the Alumni Association, this updated online resource offers a wide selection of U-M educational content ranging from lectures to guided tours. The online catalog replaces the continuing education portal, which was developed as an outgrowth of… -
August 13, 2012
Department of Public Safety reaccredited by CALEA
The U-M Department of Public Safety was awarded law enforcement reaccreditation, as of Aug. 1, by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Interim Executive Director Joe Piersante has announced. DPS originally was awarded the three-year accreditation in August 2009. To achieve the CALEA recognition, the department had to show compliance with several hundred… -
August 13, 2012
New version of CTools integrates with Google, Box and more
More online Learn more about the new CTools-integrated apps and how they can be used > The newest version of CTools, released Aug. 4, includes several new tools for faculty to use in their teaching and research. These tools provide new functionality and expand the capabilities of the existing services in CTools. For example, faculty… -
August 13, 2012
Obituary
Paul McCracken Professor Emeritus Paul W. McCracken, a man who helped shape both U.S. economic policy in Washington, D.C., and the minds of business students at U-M, died Aug. 3 in Ann Arbor at the age of 96. McCracken served as adviser in various capacities to several U.S. presidents, in addition to teaching. But his…
