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University of Michigan to hold vigil for Michigan State students in Ann Arbor
Read full article: University of Michigan to hold vigil for Michigan State students in Ann ArborA vigil will take place on Wednesday evening on U-M's campus in honor of the Michigan State Community impacted by Monday's deadly shootings.
Ann Arbor schools strongly urging students, staff to wear masks upon return from winter break
Read full article: Ann Arbor schools strongly urging students, staff to wear masks upon return from winter breakAAPS is recommending all students, teachers and staff wear face masks for two weeks following winter break.
Eastern Michigan University raises nearly $600K during annual Giving TrueDay fundraiser
Read full article: Eastern Michigan University raises nearly $600K during annual Giving TrueDay fundraiserEMU's annual Giving TrueDay was driven by faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends, said school officials.
University of Michigan president will establish new office for campus compliance, ethics
Read full article: University of Michigan president will establish new office for campus compliance, ethicsU-M President Santa Ono announced a new office will be created dedicated to looking into matters of ethics and compliance on all three campuses.
Santa Ono greets students on campus in Ann Arbor as he starts University of Michigan presidency
Read full article: Santa Ono greets students on campus in Ann Arbor as he starts University of Michigan presidencySanta Ono said listening to the campus community is one of his top priorities as he takes on the role of president.
University of Michigan named a national โBest of the Bestโ LGBTQ-friendly campus
Read full article: University of Michigan named a national โBest of the Bestโ LGBTQ-friendly campusU-M in Ann Arbor has been named one of the top 40 schools in the country for having an inclusive and safe LGBTQ-friendly campus.
Elementary school student brings alcohol to class in Livonia, shares drink with four students
Read full article: Elementary school student brings alcohol to class in Livonia, shares drink with four studentsParents were outraged after an elementary school student brought alcohol to class and had other students drink it.Local 4 News is told that the student shared the drink with four other students.
Metro Detroit child care centers getting extra help from Michigan Works! offices
Read full article: Metro Detroit child care centers getting extra help from Michigan Works! officesChild care centers across Southeast Michigan are getting some extra help from their local Michigan Works! offices amid ongoing staffing shortages.
Ann Arborโs Forsythe Middle School closed Wednesday over โstudent incidentโ
Read full article: Ann Arborโs Forsythe Middle School closed Wednesday over โstudent incidentโAnn Arbor Public Schools closed Forsythe Middle School on Wednesday after learning of an earlier incident involving a student.
University of Michigan: Influenza cases continue to outpace COVID in students on Ann Arbor campus
Read full article: University of Michigan: Influenza cases continue to outpace COVID in students on Ann Arbor campusCases of influenza have increased on campus while COVID was on the decline over the past week, U-M officials said.
University of Michigan announces โrevamped protectionsโ for community members who report misconduct
Read full article: University of Michigan announces โrevamped protectionsโ for community members who report misconductU-M announces a new policy protecting school community members who report wrongful conduct from retaliation.
โI do understand the stress.โ Ann Arbor schools superintendent addresses temporary school closures
Read full article: โI do understand the stress.โ Ann Arbor schools superintendent addresses temporary school closuresAAPS Superintendent Jeanice Swift spoke with A4 about the district's ongoing staff shortage.
Ann Arbor Public Schools cancels classes for all students on Monday amid staff shortage
Read full article: Ann Arbor Public Schools cancels classes for all students on Monday amid staff shortageClasses are canceled on Monday for all Ann Arbor Public Schools due to ongoing staff shortage, says superintendent.
University of Michigan: Employees not in compliance with vaccine policy will face work suspension, termination
Read full article: University of Michigan: Employees not in compliance with vaccine policy will face work suspension, terminationU-M will soon take action against employees who fail to comply with its vaccine mandate.
Ann Arbor Public Schools superintendent responds to building closures amid staff shortage
Read full article: Ann Arbor Public Schools superintendent responds to building closures amid staff shortageSwift said the district is looking into the factors that made several schools shift to remote learning recently.
University of Michigan: Student COVID cases remain at โlow-level plateauโ in Ann Arbor
Read full article: University of Michigan: Student COVID cases remain at โlow-level plateauโ in Ann ArborCOVID cases among students and staff on U-M's Ann Arbor campus remain low and stable, reported school officials.
Ann Arbor Public Schools: Some COVID cases at Pittsfield Elementary result of school outbreak
Read full article: Ann Arbor Public Schools: Some COVID cases at Pittsfield Elementary result of school outbreakAnn Arbor Public Schools has reported an increase in COVID cases since the start of the 2021-2022 school year.
51 employees sue Henry Ford Health System over COVID vaccine mandate
Read full article: 51 employees sue Henry Ford Health System over COVID vaccine mandateDozens of employees are suing Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) over their policy that mandates COVID-19 vaccinations, among several others, for all staff members.
City of Ann Arbor announces schedule adjustments at pools, liveries due to low staffing
Read full article: City of Ann Arbor announces schedule adjustments at pools, liveries due to low staffingAnn Arbor will be decreasing operations at some of its facilities due to a drop in staffing levels ahead of Labor Day.
Ann Arbor Public Schools: Masks required indoors for upcoming school year
Read full article: Ann Arbor Public Schools: Masks required indoors for upcoming school yearAnn Arbor Public Schools is implementing a universal masking policy for the upcoming school year at the recommendation of health protection agencies.
University of Michigan: All students, faculty, staff must be vaccinated by Aug. 30
Read full article: University of Michigan: All students, faculty, staff must be vaccinated by Aug. 30University of Michigan will require COVID vaccinations for the entire school community, including Michigan Medicine, by the start of the fall term.
Summer reading list 2021: Concordia University Ann Arbor School of Educationโs top picks
Read full article: Summer reading list 2021: Concordia University Ann Arbor School of Educationโs top picksFaculty and staff from CUAA's School of Education share what they're reading for fun this summer.
Concordia University Ann Arbor celebrates outgoing president after 30 years of service
Read full article: Concordia University Ann Arbor celebrates outgoing president after 30 years of serviceConcordia University's two campuses recently celebrated outgoing President Rev. Patrick T. Ferry during "Ferry Fest."
Concordia University Ann Arbor celebrates outgoing president after 30 years of service
Read full article: Concordia University Ann Arbor celebrates outgoing president after 30 years of serviceConcordia University's two campuses recently celebrated outgoing President Rev. Patrick T. Ferry during "Ferry Fest."
University of Michigan hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic Wednesday for campus community
Read full article: University of Michigan hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic Wednesday for campus communityUniversity of Michigan is running a vaccine clinic for its community, Ann Arbor Public Schools students and families this afternoon.
University of Michigan: โNoticeable uptickโ of COVID cases on Ann Arbor campus
Read full article: University of Michigan: โNoticeable uptickโ of COVID cases on Ann Arbor campusUniversity of Michigan asks students to test for COVID-19 before going home for holidaysANN ARBOR โ Cases of COVID-19 are trending upward again at the University of Michigan. In an update on Tuesday, U-M officials reported a โnoticeable uptick in COVID-19 cases among U-M affiliates, including undergraduate students, graduate students and non-students.โSchool officials noted that the trend is in line with a general increase of cases in Washtenaw County. Students at the university now account for 15% of the total cases in the county. The number of positive cases more than doubled last week with 157 positive tests compared to 60 the week prior. A total of 26 students are currently in isolation to prevent the spread of COVID, compared to March 24 when 8 students were in quarantine.
Novi principal writes blog to address rumors about teachers winning $1 billion Mega Millions lottery
Read full article: Novi principal writes blog to address rumors about teachers winning $1 billion Mega Millions lotteryA winning ticket of the $1 billion Mega Millions lottery was sold at Kroger in Novi recently. Rumors quickly started circulating that a group of teachers in the Novi Community School District won the prize. To address the circulating rumors Ascher penned a blog post titled, โI won the lottery.โAs of Monday afternoon the blog post had more than 8,000 views. In the blog post Ascher says he โwon the lotteryโ through family and friends. More: $1 billion Mega Millions winning ticket sold at Novi KrogerโEveryone showed up for work today which was really good...
U-M Winter Term changes include mandatory weekly COVID testing of on-campus undergrads
Read full article: U-M Winter Term changes include mandatory weekly COVID testing of on-campus undergradsThe revised plan includes increased COVID-19 testing capacity, including mandatory testing for all students prior moving into university residence halls and mandatory weekly testing for undergraduate students who live, study or work on campus. The expanded testing plan includes weekly asymptomatic testing for the remaining students, faculty and staff on campus. For those quarantining off campus, testing will be expanded, and departure testing will still be required for undergraduates returning home, as was the case for the Thanksgiving holiday. While mandatory for undergraduates, departure testing is recommended for all other students. In addition to a reduction of in-person classes, density in U-M residence halls will be reduced by more than half.
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History reopens to students, faculty, staff
Read full article: University of Michigan Museum of Natural History reopens to students, faculty, staffIf you work or study at the University of Michigan and are a valid Mcard holder then youโre in luck. The U-M Museum of Natural History just reopened to students, faculty and staff with special hours on Fridays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Swipe your valid Mcard at the host desk. Wear a face mask anywhere on the University of Michigan campus including indoors and outside. The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History is in the Biological Sciences Building at 1105 N. University Ave.โ Like what youโre reading?
University of Michigan awards staff three extra paid days off around holidays
Read full article: University of Michigan awards staff three extra paid days off around holidaysANN ARBOR โ University of Michigan faculty and staff have something more to smile about this week. In an email to eligible faculty and staff on Wednesday, provost Susan Collins, chief financial officer Kevin Hegarty and associate vice president for human resources Richard Holcomb announced an additional three paid vacation days around the holidays. โThis additional paid time off is one small way to recognize and express gratitude to our faculty and staff.โThe additional days off are Nov. 25 and Dec. 23-24. Regular faculty and staff eligible for season days on the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses will receive the additional time off. University Human Resources will work with unions to see if there are applicable season days that can be used for these bargaining units.
Eastern Michigan University extends winter break to prevent COVID-19 spread
Read full article: Eastern Michigan University extends winter break to prevent COVID-19 spreadYPSILANTI โ Eastern Michigan University has announced two revisions to its academic calendar for the Winter 2021 semester to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This move extends the winter break between semesters, which begins on Dec. 24. There will be no winter break in 2021; the University will hold classes that week. EMU has already taken measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 on campus, including delaying student move-in to dorms and increasing the number of online classes this fall. Nearby in Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan issued an emergency two-week stay-in-place order for all undergraduate students due to a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases.
Kamala Harris suspends travel after staffer tests COVID-19 positive
Read full article: Kamala Harris suspends travel after staffer tests COVID-19 positiveJoe Bidenโs presidential campaign said Thursday that vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will suspend in-person events until Monday after two people associated with the campaign tested positive for coronavirus. The campaign said Biden had no exposure, though he and Harris spent several hours campaigning together in Arizona on Oct. 8. Harris was scheduled to travel Thursday to North Carolina for events encouraging voters to cast early ballots. The campaign told reporters Thursday morning that Harris' communications director and a traveling staff member for her travel to Arizona tested positive after that Oct. 8 trip. Harris and Biden spent several hours together that day through multiple campaign stops, private meetings and a joint appearance in front of reporters at an airport.
U-M police: Bicycle theft increasing in Ann Arbor
Read full article: U-M police: Bicycle theft increasing in Ann ArborANN ARBOR โ The University of Michigan Department of Public Safety & Security has reported a rise in bicycle theft on campus since the end of August. While investigations into several thefts are ongoing, DPSS released this list of precautions bike owners can take moving forward:Register your bicycle . Registering your bike (or personal electronics such as a laptop) with DPSS can help deter theft and assist in the recovery of stolen property. Report suspicious behavior near campus bike racks by contacting DPSS at (734) 763-1131 or 911. For more information, visit DPSS' Bicycle Safety and Security page.
U-M to ramp up asymptomatic, saliva-based COVID-19 testing in October
Read full article: U-M to ramp up asymptomatic, saliva-based COVID-19 testing in OctoberANN ARBOR โ October will mark a new phase in testing on University of Michiganโs campus as the school works to keep outbreaks of COVID-19 at bay. The university has partnered with local startup LynxDx for saliva-based โsurveillance testing.' Up to 6,000 tests are set to be conducted per week on asymptomatic individuals as part of the U-M COVID-19 Community Sampling and Tracking Program. LynxDx, a prostate cancer diagnostics lab spinoff founded by U-M professors and scientists, pivoted its work to address the global coronavirus pandemic. โPlease sign up for this free COVID-19 testing program,โ U-M President Mark Schlissel implored during his weekly campus community update on Sept. 18.
Warren educators call for remote learning to start school year
Read full article: Warren educators call for remote learning to start school yearWARREN, Mich. The Warren Education Association represents over 860 educators in Warren Schools and they are looking out for the teachers, by demanding the students in Warren should stay home for the upcoming school year. READ: Heres what Michigan school districts have planned for the fall amid the pandemicI think theyre doing their job protecting the teachers, said Erin Taylor-Czerniak. Erin Taylor-Czerniak has a four year old who is supposed to be starting Pre-K, in Warren, but now shes not sure. I dont expect to send her back to school personally, until Phase 6 and thats only if its based on good data and good judgement.Her views match the Warren Education Association. The organization released a letter to Warren Schools, making sure their concerns are heard and clear.
Warren Consolidated summer school employee tests positive for COVID-19
Read full article: Warren Consolidated summer school employee tests positive for COVID-19WARREN, Mich. A staff member working in Warren Consolidated Schools districts summer school program has tested positive for COVID-19, district officials say. The letter also says the Macomb County Health Department has been notified of the confirmed case and working with the district to provide guidance. Any student or staff member who shows symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19 should notify Jodi Duplay, the school districts pandemic manager, at 586-698-4564 or jduplay@wcskids.net. For testing locations in Macomb County, visit www.macombgov.org/covid19-canigettested. Specific medical questions and concerns can call the Macomb County Health Department COVID Hotline at 586-463-3750.
Concordia University Ann Arbor faculty, staff members record personalized messages for graduates
Read full article: Concordia University Ann Arbor faculty, staff members record personalized messages for graduatesConcordia University Ann Arbor faculty and staff surprise graduates over the weekend.