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Greetings from the Dean

Jun 15, 2010

Dear Alumni and Friends,This edition of the feed offers news about a number of exciting activities at the Ford School. We have pictures from our 2010 Commencement celebrations. President Barack Obama, of course, delivered the University address, and...

National Poverty Center helps 'makeover' Detroit

Jun 15, 2010

On a rainy Saturday morning in May, nine National Poverty Center (NPC) staff, faculty, and friends met at Detroit's Bushnell Congregational Church for a day of muddy, but fun, volunteer service. Shawn Pelak, a regular Detroit volunteer and program...

CLOSUP report: Michigan principals encounter challenges in implementing new high school graduation requirements

Jun 14, 2010

As this year's graduating seniors begin a new chapter in their lives, a new University of Michigan report indicates many in next year's senior class should be concerned about not wearing a cap and gown. Some seniors in the Class of 2011 might...

Op-ed by Brian Jacob discusses impact of new Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements

Jun 14, 2010

Brian Jacob wrote an op-ed article in the Detroit Free Press about the challenges associated with new graduation requirements for Michigan high school students. He wrote, "educators and researchers should engage in a systematic, comprehensive...

Projects sought for revamped Applied Policy Seminar

Jun 11, 2010

This fall, the Ford School will launch an expanded version of a popular course, the Applied Policy Seminar (APS), now called Strategic Public Policy Consulting or SPPC. The SPPC enables our Master of Public Policy students to serve as consultants to...

Sandy Weill, Harold Ford Jr. spend a day with Ford School students and faculty

Jun 11, 2010

Ford School students got the chance to rub elbows with two influential figures as the winter semester wound down, Sanford (Sandy) Weill and Harold Ford Jr.The two, who became friends several years ago through their philanthropic work with the Alvin...

Techno-fixes for climate change? Not so fast...

Jun 11, 2010

You walk into your office, find it unbearably hot, and jack up the AC. Your office mates may complain when they have to dig out their cardigans in July, but the act itself is easily reversed with the flip of a switch and, at worst, you've only...

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International internships on the rise

Jun 11, 2010

In Timisoara, the second largest city in Romania, Ford School master's of public policy candidate Eric Burnstein is interning with the chief City Hall architect at the Atelier de Urbanism. The city is a cultural treasure—with dozens of museums and...

Simulation introduces Ford School students to careers at the CIA

Jun 11, 2010

Ford School students got a glimpse into the work of one of the most elusive organizations in the world when representatives from the United States Central Intelligence Agency came to Ann Arbor on Saturday, March 20 to run a simulation exercise....

2010 Commencement, by the numbers

Jun 11, 2010

80,000 – 85,000. The number of students, alumni, family, faculty, staff, and friends who crowded into Michigan Stadium on Saturday, May 1, to hear President Barack Obama deliver the Commencement Address to the University's Class of 2010. Obama...

Sociologist David J. Harding joins the Ford School faculty

Jun 11, 2010

The Ford School is very pleased to welcome Associate Professor David J. Harding to the faculty. Harding has been an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan since 2006. He retains his Sociology appointment along with his...

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Student-led conference introduces local high-school students to public policy

Jun 11, 2010

New voices filled Weill Hall on March 13 as high school students from southeastern Michigan gathered for Public Policy Connects (PPC), a conference aimed at introducing sophomores and juniors to the world of public policy and helping prepare them...

Ford School alum Sukhi Dosanjh (MPP '01) featured in Oakland Tribune article

Jun 9, 2010

Sukhi Dosanjh, a 2001 Ford School MPP graduate, is profiled in an Oakland Tribune article titled "East Bay native helping farmers in Afghanistan." Dosanjh has been in Afghanistan since August 2009 managing a $225 million U.S. foreign aid program....

John Ciorciari pens op-ed about Khmer Rouge trials, "Justice for the Khmer Krom"

Jun 9, 2010

In an op-ed appearing in AsiaViews, John Ciorciari discusses the controversial decision by the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) to not charge members of the Khmer Rouge regime with crimes against humanity against the Khmer...

Sheldon Danziger, Becky Blank named 2010 American Academy of Political and Social Science Fellows

Jun 7, 2010

At a ceremony in Washington D.C., Sheldon Danziger and Becky Blank, former Ford School dean, were inducted as 2010 Fellows of the American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS). Fellows are selected not only for their contributions to the...

Barry Rabe speaks with the New York Times about impact of elections on climate change policy

Jun 4, 2010

The New York Times interviewed Barry Rabe about the dimming prospects in several Midwest states for climate initiatives such as renewable energy programs and emissions regulation.Governors have significant power to set state energy policy in several...

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Scott Atran quoted in AP article, "Analysis: High-seas raid deepens Israeli isolation"

Jun 1, 2010

Scott Atran spoke to the Associated Press about the fallout from an Israeli attack on a flotilla of Turkish aid ships headed for the Gaza Strip. The flotilla, also carrying pro-Palestinian activists, ignored warnings that the Gaza shore was under an...

Joy Rohde quoted in Boston Globe article about avatar-based 'human terrain mapping'

May 30, 2010

Joy Rohde was quoted in a Boston Globe article about the U.S. military's use of reality-based computer modeling for intelligence analysis. Also called 'human terrain mapping,' this type of research creates models based on the behavior, beliefs, and...

Myers, Disney recognized for outstanding contributions to the school

May 28, 2010

Chris Myers and Sharon Disney have been named recipients of the 2010 Ford School Staff Recognition Award.The award is peer-nominated and peer-evaluated. It recognizes high standards of professional service and/or the outstanding contribution(s) of a...

Ford School joins other policy schools calling for end to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

May 27, 2010

Ford School Dean Susan M. Collins was among nine public policy school deans calling for the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy of the United States military forces.A jointly written letter, delivered May 26 to members of the House and...

Matthew Davis quoted in Chicago Parent about physical, verbal discipline strategies

May 25, 2010

Matthew Davis was quoted in a Chicago Parent article, “Spanking is out, talking is in, for Midwest parents.” The article explores the findings of a C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health about parents’ most common...

CLOSUP report: Officials say federal stimulus package ineffective for local economies

May 25, 2010

Some local government leaders in Michigan say the federal stimulus package has been anything but stimulating. The stimulus package—also known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—was designed to create jobs and spur economic...

Brian Jacob quoted in Detroit Free Press article, "Should we pay kids to excel in school?"

May 25, 2010

Brian Jacob spoke to the Detroit Free Press about proposed legislation to pay Detroit kids for doing well in school. Many disagree about whether an incentivized program, based on research conducted by Harvard University's Roland Fryer, is right for...

Matthew Davis quoted in UPI article, "Parents to doctors: Send e-mail"

May 18, 2010

Matthew Davis was quoted in a UPI article about parents' willingness to communicate with their child's doctor through e-communications. The results of a National Poll on Children's Health, published by C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, shows that...

Barry Rabe quoted in Washington Times article about proposed climate bill

May 18, 2010

Barry Rabe talked to the Washington Times about a proposed climate bill that would allow coastal states to keep a portion of the federal revenue generated from offshore drilling. This incentivized plan would allow states to earn up to $500 million...

Research by David Harding featured in Boston Globe article

May 16, 2010

David Harding's analysis of inner-city teen violence patterns is featured in a Boston Globe article called "Deadly streets: Addresses may dictate whether Boston’s boys live or die." Harding’s research, published in a book called "Living the Drama:...

John Ciorciari quoted in Voice of America article about Khmer Rouge tribunal, exhibit

May 7, 2010

John Ciorciari spoke to Voice of America Cambodia about a recent Ohio University exhibit and lecture series chronicling the United Nations-backed Khmer Rouge tribunal. The Documentation Center of Cambodia planned this event to raise awareness about...

International Policy Center reenergizes, reorganizes website

May 7, 2010

The International Policy Center (IPC) welcomes visitors to explore the fresh new look of its website, www.ipc.umich.edu. The IPC, housed at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, is devoted to interdisciplinary research and education that...

Dave Harding receives prestigious U-M Henry Russel Award

May 6, 2010

Dave Harding, an assistant professor in sociology, has been presented with the 2011 Henry Russel Award. Harding, who will join the Ford School faculty in the fall, received this award for his "exceptional scholarship and conspicuous ability as a...

Matthew Davis quoted in Reuters article about the bullying of obese children

May 3, 2010

Matthew Davis spoke to Reuters Health about the findings of a study, published in Pediatrics, showing that overweight children are more likely to be bullied than their peers. According to the article, the issues surrounding obesity and bullying are...

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