Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012
Haynes Delivers
Convocation
In his first convocation as NMU’s
interim president, David Haynes encouraged faculty and staff to
help him rethink, renew and reconnect.
“We need to rethink how things are
done in order to increase recruitment, retention and revenue and deliver the
best possible student experience and the highest levels of academic excellence,”
he said. “We must renew commitments to each other, students and their families
and the community to position NMU graduates to be exemplary global citizens and
outstanding leaders. And we must reconnect with alumni, friends and benefactors to help them understand how they
help to move NMU’s mission forward for everyone’s
benefit.” Full Story
Lindsay Named Peter White
Scholar
For the past 18 years, Alec
Lindsay (Biology) has studied the evolution and behavior of the common
loon, which is a threatened species in Michigan. Now his research will extend
beyond field work as he begins a genetic analysis of the loon population. As the
2012-13 Peter White Scholar at NMU, Lindsay will receive $17,500 to initiate the
project.
“Sequencing across the entire loon
genome is a little ambitious,” Lindsay said. “The human genome took 13 years and
$3 billion to complete. My lab work will consume about 12 weeks and a few
thousand dollars. There are about 1 billion base pairs in the loon genome,
compared with 3 billion in humans. We will incorporate genetic data into our
understanding of loons’ interaction with the environment and their life history. Full Story
Faculty Receive Reassigned Time Awards
Seven NMU faculty members were selected for Reassigned
Time Awards for the fall 2012 semester. They will receive four credits of
reassigned time to pursue scholarly research or creative projects. Full Story
Performance
Series Opens Sept. 7
Northern
Nights is the new name for the Performing Arts Series, which has brought
top-notch entertainment to campus and the Marquette community since 1989. In
addition to the name change, season ticket prices have also been reduced this
year. Full Story
Research Proposals
Requested
The Center for Rural Community and
Economic Development at NMU is requesting research proposals for the upcoming
academic year that examine an area of economic and/or community development in
the Upper Peninsula. Those that have a community partner will receive
preference. The center will award up to $3,000 for two projects. Proposals will
be accepted from faculty or from students under the supervision of an NMU
faculty member. Full Story
USOEC Revamp
Continues
The
United States Olympic Education Center's sports menu continues to evolve. USA
Weightlifting has announced it will maintain a residential program at Northern
and U.S. Speedskating will suspend its program for the upcoming year.
continuation of a residential program and U.S. Speedskating is suspending its
program for the upcoming year.
“We’re very excited to have weightlifting join Greco-Roman wrestling in
remaining at the USOEC," said Brian Gaudreau (Intercollegiate
Athletics, Recreational Sports and USOEC). "Weightlifting is one of the USOEC’s
newer programs. We believe it’s a program with an amazing amount of potential
for even greater success at the national and international levels." Full Story
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Michael Broadway (Arts and
Sciences) has spent nearly 25 years researching the meat/poultry industry in the
United States and Canada. The experience has not only altered his eating habits,
but enlightened him on the pitfalls of using the blogosphere to share one’s
expertise with a wider audience.
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