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

FRIDAY 9.25.15

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CTools to be replaced by Canvas The Circle (Tree) of Life

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Some ~major~ changes are coming to Ann Arbor in the next year: cats on cats on cats; CHEESE—but classy cheese; pub trolleys (?!); and, last but not least, U-M officially says goodbye to CTools. #gamechanger

THE CIRCLE OF LIFE

Our planet may have more to see than can ever be seen, more to do than can ever be done. But U-M evolutionary biologist Stephen Smith and colleague Cody Hinchcliff hope to tackle the unknown, and revolutionize how we “map” life on Earth.

EEB faculty saving coffee

Thanks to outbreaks of “coffee rust” in Central and South America, your lifeblood is in serious peril. But, before you panic, find out what U-M scientists are doing to save coffee a.k.a. LIFE AS WE KNOW IT.

Dean Martin open forum with students

LSA DEAN ENGAGES WITH STUDENTS

Having meaningful, face-to-face connections with students at such a large university is easier said than done—but that won’t stop Dean Andrew Martin. This week, Dean Martin held the first of several planned open forums with students, covering topics from internships to how to make the most of your liberal arts education.

POSTSCRIPTS

Sometimes people get abducted, then become penpals with their attackers—and the result is a beautiful story of painful understanding. Other times, researchers find out that giraffes hum, literally, and it blows your mind. Also, move over summer, because climate change.

 
The Friday Bluebook

Which of these fictional characters is a Wolverine?
(Click answer below.)

A

Leo McGarry,
- The West Wing

B

Tia & Tamara Landry
- Sister, Sister

C

The
Green
Lantern

Preeeetty much all of you knew that Frita Batidos was voted top 10 in America, which is pretty pro. I'm glad I'm not the only foodie up in 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 is so ready for #sweaterweather. Oh yeah, and who kind of loves all things LSA, Michigan, and Ann Arbor. 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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