U-M Heritage »
Chorus girls
The presence of chorus girls at a 1921 fraternity party revealed scandalous behavior by students and administrators alike.
Sports »
Bill Martin's legacy
As he approaches retirement, the athletic director will go down as one of U-M's most influential figures.
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Talking about science »
A world without ice
Geophysics professor Henry Pollack explains how scientists know that CO2 is at its highest level in 800,000 years, and what it means for the planet.
Alumni
Veterans Radio
U-M alumni and Vietnam veterans Dale Throneberry and Bob Gould found their calling in the stories of fellow vets.
Talking about movies »
Tarantino's film history
The director's latest film is brutally violent at the same time it joyfully recalls movies of the past.
Talking about words »
Canadian, eh
Native speakers are increasingly proud of the "fizzy Canadian cocktail" that is their language.
Alumni blogs and websites
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Scholarships for School
Scholarships for School simply and clearly lists all of the available scholarships for students, organized by category (major, type of student, etc). It's completely free and there is absolutely no requirement to enter any personal information. It's way better than fastweb or other registration sites, because it offers easy, well-organized access to scholarships that are worth your time and energy to apply for. Alessandra Noelting created it out of the frustration that came from her own scholarship search, and not being able to find anything useful. The site is completely transparent and lets you browse all of the available scholarships and go directly to the application. Such a simple idea, it's strange that someone else hadn't done it already.
The Gymbrats Blog
The Gymbrats is an online comic strip about a group of tween characters between the ages of 10-12. Created by Demetrius Calip (a former U-M basketball player), who was inspired by his son Demetrius Calip II. The main character, Crossover, who is 11, and his best friend Ju-Ju, talk about current events and usually slant towards sports.
A Tomato Named Beulah
I always said I would grow tomatoes when I retired. That was partly a joke and now reality. I had a very successful and serious career in banking and financial services and retired in April 09 from Visa, Inc where I was Head of Acquirer and Processor Sales for the US. My career allowed me to travel experiencing the best food in the world. I love fresh local cuisine and care about how our food is grown. I live in northern California but choose to spend my summers in Beulah, Michigan with my husband where we have a cottage on the lake. In order to keep my friends informed on my activities and use the writing skills I learned as an English major at Michigan I started this blog. Plus, I need some help, these are the first tomatoes I have ever grown.
East Bay Homework Blog
When I became frustrated with the quantity (too much) and quality (too low) of homework my sons were receiving in their public school education in the east bay of California, I started this blog. It's a place where parents, teachers and students can come to read about and comment on issues that are related to homework—leading well-balanced lives, over-scheduling, parenting, standardized testing, and more.
History and violins: Classical music in Palestinian life
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An exploration of the world of classical music in Palestinian social life.
bongotones.com
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BongoTones is a Detroit-based Web site which allows users to upload, customize and create ringtones from their personal music files or search and send multimedia from a user-generated portfolio of 15,000 ringtones for free. We have also created a social dynamic that establishes a community of users that have the same interests.