Robert Winfield
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As students return, 'U' preps for swine flu's arrival as well
By: Stephanie Steinberg
The much-hyped swine flu epidemic is expected to sweep across college residence halls and classrooms this fall, as students from all corners of the world converge on their respective college towns. But University of Michigan officials say they've got the game plan to effectively fight the flu.
Swine flu update: 'U' administrators lift travel restrictions to Mexico
By: Hillary Katsin
University Provost Teresa Sullivan wrote in an e-mail statement on Tuesday that University President Mary Sue Coleman decided to rescind the suspension after consulting with Dr. Robert Winfield, chief health officer of the University and director of University Health Service.
University of Michigan to go completely smoke free in 2011
- Chris Dzombak/Daily
By: Nicole Aber
All three University campuses will be smoke free when a new policy announced by University administrators yesterday takes effect on July 1, 2011. The initiative is meant to reduce the health risks associated with secondhand smoke and reduce health costs associated with smoking. According to a press release on the policy, about 14 percent of University employees are smokers.
