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LSA sophomore Anna Giacomini and LSA freshman Nathan Wilson host the Mental Health Speakout in the Michigan League Monday.
Experiences with mental health highlighted at event Over 60 share stories at speak out hosted by LSA Student Government
the Michigan League Monday night to tell stories, share experiences and support one another during a mental health speak out sponsored by LSA Student Government. The event came at a time when student demand for mental health resources is on the rise — the University’s Counseling and Psychological Services reported a 17-percent increase in demand for counseling service in 2014-
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More than 60 University of Michigan students gathered in the Vandenberg Room of
2015, more than four times its expected increase. The CAPS report specifies the top five student-identified mental health concerns as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, academic problems and relationship difficulties. During Tuesday’s event, speakers shared their history of dealing with mental illness throughout college and the stigmas they encountered. LSA sophomore Anna
Giacomini, former vice chair of the health committee for LSA student government who helped organize the event, said it was based off a January speak out against Islamophobia and aimed to raise awareness and initiate further discussion about mental health on campus. “We wanted to host an event that provided a safe space and a safe environment for people to talk about mental health See SPEAK OUT, Page 3
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The sixth annual Campus Memorial Service — hosted by the Division of Student Life and the Association of Religious Counselors — honored three students who passed away during the academic year with more than 100 students filling the Vandenberg Room in the Michigan League Monday afternoon. The service honored Engineering freshman Tyler Barthel and LSA seniors Joshua Brigham and Benjamin Moray. In her remarks during the event, Dean of Students Laura Blake Jones said the memorial was an opportunity for the entire community to come together to ref lect on how
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SACUA raises questions on grievance rules Faculty body tells Provost Pollack current misconduct policies are vague By ISOBEL FUTTER Daily Staff Reporter
The Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs heard remarks from University of Michigan Provost Martha Pollack and University Enrollment Manager Kedra Ishop during their meeting Monday. After hearing updates from Pollack on the progress of searches for several dean positions, SACUA asked questions of Pollack about the Standards Practice Guide. The SPG is a set of policies and procedures that apply to all University staff and faculty. The Office of Institutional Equity oversees these policies and sanctions. Within the SPG, SACUA has been discussing over the past year the current grievance policy determines by OIE in the case of sexual harassment charges against faculty. At a February meeting, SACUA Chair Silke-Maria Weineck, prof. of comparative literature, said the grievance policy is currently unclear and requires clarification. During Monday’s meeting, Weineck emphasized that the current policy is overly vague and makes it easy for faculty
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to be accused of not following the policies. “We’re worried because you could argue that any behavior could violate the SPG,” Weineck said. In its meeting last month, SACUA compared faculty policies on sexual misconduct to the newly released updated sexual misconduct policy for students, which allows students to file grievances on findings of sexual misconduct. Under current policies, University faculty may file grievances against sanctions but not against findings on cases of misconduct. Pollack declined to discuss SACUA’s requests at the meeting and did not comment on the vagueness of the guide, though she noted she was open to conversation in the future. Pollack also said the University wanted to see the student policy roll out before considering a change to the current faculty process. In September, Pollack saidseveral changes had been made to how grievances function for faculty — including a second step in the process and a standardized e-mail template — in response to a SACUA request. “There’s too many moving parts,” Pollack said. “I want to see student policy put in place, and then I am willing to entertain consideration of what we might do for faculty. But I have not had time to entertain and consider what See SACUA, Page 3
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the students impacted those around them and to support one another in a time of loss. “This is a time to come together to remember and to share,” she said. “A time to grieve collectively as a community. The loss of your sons, brothers, loved ones, advisees, students and friends has impacted and forever altered our campus community.” Prior to the service, University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel met with family members and friends of the students. He did not attend the memorial itself. Following her opening remarks, Jones read descriptions of the accomplishments of each of the students as a community member and placed a yellow rose next to their photograph in remembrance. Friends and family members of each of the three students offered words of tribute after a musical interlude and See MEMORIAL, Page 3
Accounting prof. chosen for Golden Apple award Students say Ryan Ball’s teaching prepares them for life outside the classroom By NEIL SCHWARTZ Daily Staff Reporter
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University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel, LSA sophomore Christy Finkenstadet, Kevin Graffagnino, director of William Clements Library and Chairman Peter Heydon cut the ribbon to reopen the William Clements Library Monday.
Clements Library reopens after extensive renovations In remarks at ceremony, Schlissel notes importance of research preservation By CALEB CHADWELL Daily Staff Reporter
After being closed for more than two years during a $17 million renovation, the William Clements Library officially re-opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday. The new library, located on South University Ave, includes a structural
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addition of a 3,000-squarefoot underground space for rare document preservation beneath the library’s front lawn. Other updates to the building include a new digitization lab, a relocation of the reading room to the main floor, a redone basement office space for library staffers and a basement space for lectures and presentations. Additionally, the library’s security, climate control, electrical systems and plumbing were updated. University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel gave remarks at the ribbon
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cutting ceremony, speaking on the library’s steps about its unparalleled opportunity for education and research. “The Clements is one of the premier depositories of American history in the entire world,” Schlissel said. “It provides an advantage to the University of Michigan that very few can claim; having access to the materials that we have here leads to a superior learning and research experience.” The library was built in 1923 by William Clements, a University alum who served as a regent from 1909 to 1933. See CLEMENTS, Page 2
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Ryan Ball, assistant professor of accounting at the Ross School of Business, is the 2016 recipient of the Golden Apple Award. Created in 1991, the Golden Apple Award seeks to honor teachers who consistently teach every lecture as if it were their last. As a part of the award, each recipient is invited to speak to the University of Michigan on a topic that they would choose as their “last lecture.” LSA sophomore John Petrie, who serves on the Golden Apple selection committee that determines the winner each year, said Ball’s nomination was a standout among the approximately 1,000 votes the committee received this year from students. “This year it was an easy one,” Petrie said. “Because when you have a record-breaking number of nominations (for Ball), many of which are heartfelt and lengthy, it’s not too difficult of a selection to make.” Petrie emphasized the comprehensive selection process that goes beyond just the quantity of votes each nominee receives from students. “There’s not a rigid criteria See AWARD, Page 3
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