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

FRIDAY 3.25.16

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Mental Health Awareness Stunning Science

COMING SOON

LSA Student Government hopes to launch what would be U-M’s first (and long overdue) mental health and wellness awareness day.

CHECK IT OUT NOW

You’ve never seen fungus like this before. There are many ways science can come to life through art, and here are a few of them.

BECAUSE THEY KNOW WHERE IT’S AT

We can all attest to why the freedom and exposure of a liberal arts education is something worth having. Well, turns out leaders in Hong Kong think the liberal arts are pretty bomb.com, too. #winning

Quidditch

OH MY ROWLING

Perhaps you saw the Michigan Quidditch t-shirts when you were on campus, proof that Quidditch has gone from fictional Potter hobby to real-life global phenomenon. But not only is Quidditch magical—it’s apparently filling a void in the otherwise gender-segregated world of college sports. Lol who knew.

D**N YOU AUTOCORRECT!

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a phone keyboard turning the subtle “omg” into an aggressive “OMG” is one of the most frequent and bothersome autocorrect experiences. But…I guess you don’t know how much you love autocorrect until it’s gone?!

I SEE YOU, IRS

Did I make my dad help me file my taxes my first year out of college? Yes. Yes, I did. Please don’t judge me. For those of you who have used those three extra days until April 18th to justify procrastinating on your taxes, here are 5 tips for young professionals to get the most of your (fingers crossed) refund.

The Friday Bluebook

What is the name of the fountain next to the League?
(Click answer below.)

A

Ye Gods and
Little Fishes

B

Thomas M.
Cooley
Fountain

C

Sunday Morning
in Deep Waters

How’d you stack up on last week’s bluebook? 43% of you correctly guessed that the first fairy door appeared in Sweetwaters. The rest of you were split evenly between Peaceable Kingdom and The Ark.

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 honestly cannot believe it’s already almost April...wut. Have information or events you’d like included in this newsletter? Any questions or feedback? Just hit “reply” to talk to me.

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