April 25, 2008

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Michigan News

The class of 2008 celebrates with pomp and circumstance tomorrow, Saturday, April 26, at spring commencement on the Diag. The location of the 10 a.m. ceremonies changed this year due to ongoing construction at Michigan Stadium. Graduating students voted in February to hold commencement on the Diag. ABC News anchor and special correspondent Robert Woodruff, JD'87, will serve as commencement speaker and receive an honorary doctor of laws degree. Five others will also receive honorary degrees. The Alumni Association congratulates members of the class of 2008 and welcomes them to the alumni family.

The Alumni Association is sponsoring the inaugural Michigan Alumni Community Service Day this Saturday, April 26. More than two dozen alumni clubs around the country will participate in local service events, ranging from 5K walks to cleaning up beaches and volunteering at food pantries. Go online to find out what your local club is doing and to get involved.

This fall the University will hold two special reunion events:

• Recent Grad Reunion for the classes of 2003-08—Join the celebration September 26-28, which includes a pep rally and Club Wolverine on Friday night, the Go Maize Tailgate and the Michigan vs. Wisconsin football game.
• 50th Reunion for the class of 1958—Set for October 3-5, this weekend includes the Go Blue Tailgate, the Michigan vs. Illinois homecoming football game, the Reunion Gala and induction into the Emeritus Club, and special school/college events. Alumni from classes before 1958 are also welcome for Emeritus Weekend.

Visit www.reunions.umich.edu for details on these events.

AAUM Member Benefits

One of the greatest benefits of being part of the Michigan family is your connection to thousands of talented leaders in every profession throughout the world. Alumni NetWorks is your way to leverage these connections for career success. It's a search tool that uses your criteria to comb through our comprehensive volunteer database and connect you with alumni mentors who are waiting right now to give you career information and advice. Alumni NetWorks is free for members of the Alumni Association. To learn more, visit www.umalumni.com/career.

For great Mother's Day gift ideas, turn to the Alumni Store. Our selection ranges from clothing to books, CDs and electronics. The Vineyard Vines Michigan Classic Tote, the newest arrival to the Alumni Store, is a great gift and the perfect accessory for our Campus Chinos collection of Michigan capris, skirts and shorts. Top off this great look with a silk reversible belt by Colony Sportswear. And don't forget that Alumni Association members get discounts on most items. To ensure delivery by Sunday, May 11, your order must be received by Friday, May 2, at noon Eastern time. For the complete selection of merchandise, visit the Alumni Store.

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Arts & Culture

As young women today wrestle with decisions about work and family, they need all the support they can get. But the person whose support they crave most—their mother—often can't get on board. Why does a mother's approval matter so much? And why is it so painful for mothers when daughters choose paths different from theirs? In "Making Up with Mom," Julie Halpert, '84, and Deborah Carr answer these questions by focusing on the issues of dating/marriage, career and child rearing. Relying on interviews with nearly 100 mothers and daughters, and offering tips from more than two dozen therapists, the book explores a range of communication issues and how to resolve them.

Research

Common hassles at work are more likely than long hours, night shifts or job insecurity to follow workers home and interfere with their sleep, according to a new U-M study. Respondents who felt upset or bothered at work on a frequent basis, or had ongoing personal conflicts with bosses or co-workers, were about 1.7 times more likely than others to develop sleep problems. "Massive changes over the past half-century have reshaped the workplace, with major implications for sleep," U-M sociologist Sarah Burgard said. "For many workers, psychological stress has replaced physical hazards."

True Blue Travel

The town of Spoleto, where ancient ruins mix with medieval architecture, provides the backdrop for our trip to "Umbria Hill Towns." As you learn about Umbria in our educational discussions, you'll gain a better appreciation for the peaceful countryside you're exploring. In the medieval town of Gubbio, you can stroll through the Roman amphitheater and the Palazzo dei Consoli. You'll also visit the walled city of Assisi, renowned as the home of St. Francis, and tour Montefalco, one of Italy's loveliest towns. You can even try an Italian cooking or pottery class. Learn more about the entire True Blue Travel collection online.

Sports

Eighteen seconds after the opening sprint, junior Sharayah Hernandez of the No. 11-ranked water polo team scored against Indiana in the final round of the CWPA Western Division Championship, held Saturday in Grove City, Pennsylvania. One minute later she scored again, as did teammate Kelsey Haley at 2:18. U-M kept building on its quick lead from there, overcoming the Hoosiers 11-3 in the Wolverine's seventh-straight division title. Michigan will play host to the Eastern Championship today through Sunday at Canham Natatorium. The winner earns the CWPA bid to the NCAA Championships, scheduled at Stanford May 9-11.

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