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‘U’ regents to consider renovation for NCRB N. Campus Grove project also up for approval at Thursday meeting DAVID SONG/Daily
Valerie Traub, a professor of English and women’s studies, discusses the changing relationship between feminism and the economic and political culture at Lane Hall on Monday.
Scholarly feminism shifts focus to issues of sexuality Panelists celebrate 20th anniversary of women and gender institute By EMMA KINERY Dauly Staff Reporter
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the University’s Institute for Research on Women
and Gender, a panel of feminist scholars looked back on the history of various academic departments related to feminism and considered the future of feminist research. Panelists explored key focuses of discussion over the past 20 years, including gender and sexuality. Kathleen Canning, professor of history, women’s studies and German, discussed how the focus of feminist theory has shifted
from an emphasis on the body to defining gender, and ultimately toward the study of sexuality. Canning said while instructing a recent course on gender and sexuality, students were most interested in components pertaining to sexuality. She noted that of the incoming class of women’s studies graduate students, about half of the students’ focus was on sexuality in some way. “Now I would say sexuality
is much more in the foreground than body or gender,” Canning said. Both the University’s Center for the Education of Women and the women’s studies major were established prior to the Institute for Research on Women and Gender’s founding in 1995. Patricia Gurin, a former professor of psychology and women’s studies, provided panel attendants with a brief history of the See FEMINISM, Page 3
By GEN HUMMER and ALLANA AKHTAR Daily Staff Reporters
The University’s Board of Regents will consider two North Campus construction projects at their monthly meeting on Thursday. The regents will vote to approve a $13 million proposal to renovate the North Campus Recreation Building and schematic designs for a $6.9 outdoor public space on North Campus. Built in 1976, the NCRB will be updated as a part of the larger initiative to improve the University’s unions and recreational sports facilities. The proposed NCRB renovation will add 18,000 square foot to the existing space — making room for a new gymnasium, cardio and group exercise spaces and a new entry to the building. A 50,000 square foot renova-
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TCF Bank to end affiliation with University MCards will no longer link to TCF bank accounts starting in April By ANASTASSIOS ADAMOPOULOS Daily Staff Reporter
TCF Bank announced Monday that it will end its Mcard partnership with the University effective April 30. According to an e-mail distributed to students, TCF account holders will no longer be able to use an Mcard as a valid ATM or debit card. The announcement marks the end of an almost 14-year partnership between the University and TCF. Kim Broekhuizen, a University public affairs representative, said TCF informed the University last fall they would not renew their partnership. “While the features associated with TCF bank accounts held by students and employees won’t change after the contract ends, it will no longer be possible to use the Mcard as an ATM card,” she said. “Customers can still use their TCF Visa Check Card to access their accounts, including through ATMs.” Mark Goldman, TCF director of corporate communications, said the bank and the University have worked well together
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throughout their partnership. “Whenever our contracts with our various University partners are due to come up for renewal, we look at a variety of factors, including the length of agreement, service expectations and overall financial commitments,” Goldman said. “We ultimately make a decision that in the best interest of both the University and TCF.” Goldman said he could not comment on the process by which the decision was made or whether there were negotiations between TCF and the University for renewal. “The same benefits that students are receiving through the specially-designated student account with TCF will continue despite the exit of the relationship with the University,” Goldman said. According to a 2014 University finance department document, about 40 percent of new students open a TCF Bank account. The announcement also states that some of the bank’s ATMs will stay in University buildings. Goldman said the exact buildings and ATMs are up for consideration and TCF is working close with the University to keep as many as TCF ATMs possible. “This discussion is ongoing and we expect some kind of resolution in the very near future,” Goldman said. “And of course we are committed to letting our cusSee TCF, Page 3
tion of the existing building is planned to update the racquetball courts, restrooms and locker rooms. The project will also include electrical, heating and plumbing system upgrades. The improvements will be funded by the Student Life Student Fee for Facility Renewal. The $65-per-term student fee was approved by the regents in April 2013. The design phase of the project is scheduled to begin immediately, pending authorization from the Board, and will be contracted to Integrated Design Solutions in association with RDG Planning and Design. During February’s meeting, the Board approved a $21.4 million construction budget for renovations to the University’s Intramural Sports Building, also funded by student fees. Thursday, the regents with likely allow the University to move forward with seeking bids and awarding construction contracts. The IM Building was the first university recreational sports facility in the country, built in 1928. See REGENTS, Page 3
Researchers pilot process to slow organ deterioration
FDA approved the machine earlier this week for patients in need of transplant DAVID SONG/Daily
By MAYA SHANKAR
Black Lives Matter protestors hold up posters pertaining to the death of Aura Rosser as they file behind Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor at the City Council meeting at City Hall on Monday.
Following sidewalk debate, Council postpones decision Meeting continues despite silent protest over police brutality By LARA MOEHLMAN Daily Staff Reporter
The Ann Arbor City Council extensively debated changes to an ordinance that addresses the maintenance of sidewalks, specifically related to snow and ice removal policy. A vote on the amendment was ultimately postponed. Monday’s meeting proceeded amid a silent protest condemning police brutality surrounding the killing of Aura Rosser, an Ann Arbor resident who
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was shot by a police officer in December. Protesters held signs and remained silent during the meeting, and Council continued with the meeting as scheduled. The current city policy states residents must clear their sidewalks of snow within 24 hours if snow exceeds one inch. New language proposed would require residents to remove snow on their sidewalks within 24 hours regardless of the accumulation. During discussion, councilmembers argued that the current snow removal policy is difficult to enforce. Multiple amendments were proposed and additional changes were discussed after members of the public were allowed to express their concerns. These stricter amendments would directly
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affect students living off campus, who could be subject to more severe consequences if a future ordinance were to pass. The Pedestrian Safety and Access Task Force recommended several changes to the ordinance. The changes to the ordinance clarify property owners’ responsibility in regard to snow and ice removal. The changes also seek to clarify the consequences for noncompliance. Councilmember Chuck Warpehoski (D–Ward 5) said he would support amending the ordinance, though he noted critics who argue a dusting of snow does not present a hazard to pedestrians. “Let’s have the conversation after we’ve tried it,” WarpeSee COUNCIL, Page 3
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A team of University researchers is successfully keeping lungs alive outside the body — with the help of a new machine. In a clinical trial, the University is working to evaluate a recently developed machine — called the XVIVO Perfusion System — to keep donated organs viable for transplant while they’re outside of the body. The machine was first developed in Sweden in 2011. The trial is in collaboration with Gift of Life Michigan, an Ann Arbor-based organ donation non-profit, and the Henry Ford and Spectrum health systems. When an organ is removed from a body under normal circumstances, the cells begin to deteriorate quickly, making the transplant process difficult. Not only do the organs have to be a match for the patient, doctors must also transplant the organs quickly before they are damaged. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the machine earlier this week for patients in need of a transplant. See LUNGS, Page 3
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