Campus News
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April 22, 2019
Faculty panel outlines principles for faculty-student interactions
A new core statement of principle for the interaction of faculty members with students says faculty members “must base their actions solely on educational and professional reasons” except in the most unusual circumstances.
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April 22, 2019
Beatty, Conway to lead central faculty governance in 2019-20
Joy Beatty, associate professor of management studies at UM-Dearborn, will chair U-M’s central faculty governance system for 2019-20. Colleen Conway, professor of music education, will serve as vice chair.
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April 22, 2019
U-M health plans to expand coverage for transgender members
U-M health plan members who are transgender will soon have coverage for additional medical procedures, certain facial feminization surgeries, Adam’s apple reduction and facial hair removal.
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April 18, 2019
Sandra Wiley puts her stamp on international education
Sandra Wiley, director of international study programs at the Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design, is the recipient of this year’s President’s Award for Distinguished Service in International Education.
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April 18, 2019
Panel explores how scholars can influence policy amid politics
A panel of scholars Thursday addressed ways to overcome some of the challenges faculty members can face when they attempt to share their knowledge and research in shaping public policy.
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April 18, 2019
‘Orion’ to be reinstalled at UMMA ahead of sculptor’s appearance
Mark di Suvero’s 53-foot, 21,220-pound steel sculpture “Orion” will be reinstalled in front of the U-M Museum of Art on Tuesday, followed a day later by a public discussion with the sculptor about the role of public art.
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April 17, 2019
U-M study explores lab-to-market successes at research universities
U-M’s Economic Growth Institute led a study of public research universities across North America to identify best practices for bringing new products to market.
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April 17, 2019
Daniel Klionsky elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
University of Michigan cell biologist Daniel Klionsky has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, which recognizes exceptional scholars, leaders, artists and innovators. Klionsky, a research professor at the Life Sciences Institute and professor of molecular, cellular and developmental biology in LSA, was one of more than 200 leaders in social sciences,… -
April 16, 2019
UM-Dearborn launches campus bike-share program
UM-Dearborn has partnered with Zagster to launch a new bike-share program, with 15 new single-speed bicycles that are available on a complimentary basis to faculty, staff or students.
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April 15, 2019
Spotlight: Dearborn faculty member’s film explores self-esteem
Jen Proctor, an associate professor of journalism and screen studies at UM-Dearborn, has created “Am I Pretty?”, a visually minimalistic film that is built around a series of YouTube videos by teens and tweens and which explores how self-esteem can be tied to appearance perception in female adolescence.
