Campus Life
ACLU pushes University Housing to allow canvassing in residence halls
By: Vanessa Nunez
The University’s chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union sent a letter to University President Mary Sue Coleman earlier this week requesting a meeting to discuss lifting the current ban on political campaigning in residence halls in advance of the midterm elections this coming November.
While fraternities are permitted to have St. Patrick's Day parties tonight, none have registered with IFC
By: Veronica Menaldi
St. Patrick’s Day partying at fraternities on campus is something of a campus tradition, and according to Interfraternity Council officials, the activities are sanctioned by the IFC.
RHA to send gender-neutral housing survey to residence halls
By: Chelsey Dambro
The Residence Hall Association will be sending out a survey today to gauge students' interest in the option of gender-neutral housing to those living in University Housing.
University fills two vacant posts in Office of the General Counsel
By: Kyle Swanson
University officials announced yesterday that two vacancies in the University’s Office of the General Counsel have been filled.
Students start grocery delivery service
By: Veronica Menaldi
Two students are trying to make it easier for students without a car to get much needed groceries without relying solely on stores close to campus like White Market and Village Corner.
Dearborn student government pushes 'U' to divest funds from Israel
By: Neethi Srinivasan
Vice President Joe Biden and special envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell visited Israel earlier this week to hold an open discussion on Israeli-Palestinian relations. Though these peace talks are often brokered on an international stage, political action regarding the dispute in the Middle East has recently entered a local forum.
Psychology Prof. Christopher Peterson receives Golden Apple Award
- Samantha Trauben/Daily
By: Kaitlin Williams
Christopher Peterson, Arthur F. Thurnau Prof. of psychology, was honored with the Golden Apple Award for outstanding teaching last night at Rackham Auditorium.
Public health activists talk TB, HIV prevention at event
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By: Suzanne Jacobs
Carol Nyirenda, a Zambian community health activist, and Vernard Green, a senior public health advisor for the Centers for Disease Control, came to the University yesterday to give several talks on the importance and challenges of controlling tuberculosis.
Feature Photo: Painful relief
By: Samantha Trauben
Acupuncturist Li Coger demonstrates how to use acupuncture to alleviate back pain on her son Aaron, during a talk she gave in an honors seminar yesterday.
Battle brewing over new proposed restrictions for stem cell research in Michigan
By: Valiant Lowitz
A package of bills moving through the Michigan Senate could add additional restrictions to embryonic stem cell research in the state, much to the dismay of University researchers and student groups alike.
