2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic set in, the Staebler family wanted to find a way to give back to the community. Approximately 14,000 hand-cut gowns, 300 volunteers and 36 days later, saying that they found a way would be an understatement….

April 12-18 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! And we want to take a moment to highlight our hardworking U-M Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) dispatchers. The 911 dispatcher is often the unsung professional of the emergency response…

Each year the month of April is dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence around the world and educating communities on how to prevent it. This year’s observance is taking place during an unprecedented time for many of us. While…

Due to local community spread of COVID-19, choosing shelter locations, and sheltering in place may present unforeseen challenges during a severe weather event such as a tornado. To mitigate the risk of COVID-19 to the campus community, U-M building access…

March is Women’s History Month! To celebrate, DPSS is highlighting trailblazer Sgt. Janet Martin-Conners, U-M’s first female police officer.  When U-M deputized its first police officers in 1990, Janet Martin-Conners was its first and only female police officer. The next…

Michigan Medicine has a new four-legged staff member on duty!  We’re excited to introduce K9 Leo! Leo will be working to bring an additional layer of security and comfort to our Michigan Medicine community.  Leo serves two primary roles at…