Campus News
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June 3, 2020
New policy governs short-term furloughs and reduced hours
U-M is creating a policy for short-term layoffs and reductions in hours to meet temporary budget or operational needs, allowing units to take temporary actions, if needed, without eliminating positions.
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June 2, 2020
University to host virtual town hall on racism
Combating racism through daily activities, relationships and challenging conversations will be the focus of a virtual town hall meeting set for noon June 5.
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June 2, 2020
President Schlissel issues COVID-19 update; decries ‘pestilence of racism’
The coronavirus situation is gradually improving but the “persistent and appalling pestilence of racism” continues across the nation, President Mark Schlissel said in a pair of emails to the U-M community.
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June 2, 2020
University issues guidance on face coverings
As campus research labs continue to gradually reopen, U-M’s Environment, Health and Safety department is clarifying when and where individuals should wear a face covering while on campus.
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June 2, 2020
Workshop series helps U-M faculty use Canvas to teach remotely
Information and Technology Service’s Teaching and Learning group is offering live, daily workshops on how to use Canvas to teach remotely, designed to support U-M faculty.
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June 1, 2020
Nominations open for Distinguished University Innovator Award
The award honors faculty who have made important and lasting contributions to society by developing novel ideas and insights through their research, and then translating them to practice.
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June 1, 2020
U-M to launch second wave of research re-engagement
Following the smooth implementation of a two-week pilot wave, research re-engagement at U-M will move into a second phase, adding six more schools and colleges and including 45 buildings.
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June 1, 2020
Research re-engagement buildings
Ann Arbor campus buildings currently participating the research re-engagement.
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June 1, 2020
UM-Flint introducing new Residential Learning Communities
UM-Flint is launching two new residential learning communities this fall. They will focus on social justice and leadership and will be housed at Riverfront and First Street residence halls.
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May 29, 2020
Web app, dashboard from U-M to inform Michiganders’ return to work
U-M faculty, staff, alumni and students have developed online tools designed to help officials reopen the economy safely while allowing them to quickly identify potential coronavirus hot spots and outbreaks.