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Young Alumni Newsletter - University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

FRIDAY 5.20.16

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Working Out is Hard

BEACH BOD TIME, UGH

With summer around the corner and temperatures (finally) on the rise, I guess it’s about time to stop considering popcorn a vegetable and do some cardio … But if you’re like me and Netflix is constantly calling your name, here are some fitness trackers to help log your breathtaking transformation.

Tiny Houses in Detroit

THANK YOU, HGTV

Tiny houses continue to tackle large problems—LSA student Chris Cerk built his own to cut down on the cost of college living, and Detroit is installing 24 tiny homes (all nicer than your college dorm room) this summer to house part of its homeless population.

PRETTY BIG DEAL

A U-M paleontologist (no, not you, Ross Geller) confirmed that at one point, humans and mastodons wintered together in the Florida sunshine … 14,550 years ago.

IT’S TOO LATE NOW TO SAY SORRY

Wrongfully Convicted

But really. Imagine spending 30 years on death row for a crime you didn’t commit—because this guy did, and that’s not okay. Meanwhile, Cleveland, Mississippi, is trying to act like 60 years of segregated schools is not something to apologize for.

I’M CHOOSING TO READ THIS

Scientists say humans don’t actually have free will and that choice is purely the product of brain function/genetics/ #science. However, recent studies suggest that it’s better for humanity if we believe in it anyways. So yes, you “chose” to read this ...

Upcoming Events

Washington, d.c. | may 24 | 5:30 pm | h street country club | 1335 H St. NE

What’s better than enjoying spring weather on a rooftop in D.C.? Doing so with other Wolverines! The LSA Dean’s Young Alumni Council is teaming up with the Alumni Association to host a rooftop happy hour. Come relax after work, eat, and enjoy drink specials with your fellow D.C. recent grads! Find out more here.

About the Dean's Young Alumni Council

The Dean’s Young Alumni Council (DYAC) is a highly engaged group of recent graduates whose mission is to encourage their peers to articulate the impact of their LSA education and to create a culture of giving back as alumni. Check out our website for more information and fill out our interest form to get involved!


Let’s chat:
Christina Pechette is a DYAC staff member and 2013 LSA graduate who can’t wait to finally wear dresses #summer #warmweather #blessed. Have information or events you’d like included in the newsletter? Any questions or feedback? Just hit “reply” to talk to me.

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