Chris Friese, PhD, RN

a senior shiba inu is bundled into a basket on the front of a blue bicycle. the bottom of the basket is wicker, but the top two-thirds is a wide wire mesh. the dog’s fluffy fur pokes through the squares of the wire, giving her back and booty the distinct appearance of a golden honey glazed ham. her front paws stick up over the top edge of the basket, and she’s looking forward toward the next adventure.

This is Uni. She has ridden to work with her human every day in their bike basket for the last seven years. Has been offered many other forms of transportation, but refuses them all in favor of the Honey Baked Ham Express. 14/10 #SeniorPupSaturday (IG: unihalo)

***Important***
BIO will host a Virtual Office Hour (VOH) on Thurs, Dec 18th, 2025, 1 - 2 pm ET.

In this VOH, we’ll be joined by leadership to outline updates to NSF’s review process & share news relevant to all areas of research funded by BIO.

Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...

Personal post: understanding why classifying graduate nursing degrees as "professionals" matters: news.umich.edu/removing-nur...

Tonight's #hcwvshunger donation is to the maize and blue cupboard to reduce students' food insecurity. #DiagnoseandTreats @hcwvshunger.bsky.social. mbc.studentlife.umich.edu

Healthcare Workers vs Hunger Healthcare workers vs Hunger is an annual friendly competition between teams of healthcare workers to help relieve food insecurity.

Just logged my first donation in the #HCWvsHunger competition, to help Team #EatOurWords show that health & science communicators are a vital part of health care!

If you’re in PR, marketing, social media, photo, video or web content/development, donate and log your donation here! hcwvshunger.org

Healthcare Workers vs Hunger Healthcare workers vs Hunger is an annual friendly competition between teams of healthcare workers to help relieve food insecurity.

Before you sit down for turkey, register your team name at HCWvsHunger.org & rally your troops because #HCWvsHunger 2025 starts tonight!

Currently missing #BladesNBougies, #ComfortFood, #UrineItToWinIt, #EatOurWords, #KetaMeals, #DocsOfAllTrades #RxHunger, #CureRNHunger #NourishtoFlourish & more!

Chris and Volunteer Lead Dave at Gleaner's in Livingston County, MI

As @hcwvshunger.bsky.social ramps up for 2025, I can attest that my local food bank Gleaners will benefit from cash contributions. The need is great and the impact is tremendous!

Lambeau field with packers fans milling about

Close up on one fan in a football scooter and it’s a chihuahua

IMPORTANT UPDATE

Applications are now open for the 2026 Developing Future Biologists Short Course at the University of Michigan!

Visit our website or email contactdfb@umich.edu to learn more and apply. #GoBlue

"The humanities really are a resource — a confidence for living in our times.” Dean Sara Guyer on the modern utility of humanities degrees This interview originally appeared on the Division of Arts

"While other universities report that the humanities are shrinking, at Berkeley, the opposite is true. The music major is the fastest-growing major on campus. We are finding bigger classrooms because film is exploding. English is back to the numbers we saw 15 years ago. We are hiring" bit.ly/4ohKuOe

I have never encountered a group of people who are more competent, more full of grace and empathy, more willing to serve others than nurses. Nurses should take over.

Powerful narrative from a patient who faces the disease I've helped to treat for over 25 years. www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

Hcw vs hunger website

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Mark your calendars because #HCWvsHunger 2025 starts in just one week…

And if you donated early due to the shutdown keep those receipts because we are going to find a way to count them.

Let’s feed some more people 🍎

hcwvshunger.org

Hcw vs hunger starter pack

Planning to participate in #HCWvsHunger this year?

Let me know and I can be sure you’re on one of my starter packs!

Healthcare Workers vs Hunger Healthcare workers vs Hunger is an annual friendly competition between teams of healthcare workers to help relieve food insecurity.

🎶It’s the most wonderful time of the year!🎵

🍎 #HCWvsHunger starts in 1 week! Each year we get together to raise💲to fight food insecurity.

It's a friendly competition where hungry kids & families benefit.

Circle up #DiagnoseAndTreats
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Michigan northwestern at Wrigley

#GoBlue

Have you been to Rusika yet? Strong recommend. Hope you are enjoying and learning.

Thanks to @detroitnews.com for highlighting our team's original research.

Just got an email from my SRO for the study section that was missed in October. Good news is that they are trying to reschedule ASAP (Dec/Jan). The bad news is that CSR is mandating that only the the top third (not half) of applications will get discussed for the next 2 rounds.

A wooden frame labeled “DOG STICK LIBRARY” with three racks of sticks and a bucket of yellow tennis balls

We have some good neighbors.

spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"

Students think most other students regularly use AI for classes, but that they do so far less frequently.

Students think most other students regularly violate AI policies, but that they almost always follow them.

Preliminary data from @umich.edu survey on student AI use for class.

Most rarely/sometimes use AI & always follow class policies, but think others frequently use AI & only sometimes follow policies.

Perceptions of misuse ≠ reality

Misperceptions may provide implicit permission for misuse.

Again, for those that have the time to keep up.

nasstatus.faa.gov

It's real easy to make assumptions. I was a controller at ZTL (Atlanta Center) for 25 years and I can't tell you them implications of every detail. But I can point you towards the data the FAA releases.

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3) If you are donating items, please inspect them to be sure the packaging is fully intact.
4) Please check expiration dates. All food items have a "use by" date on the box/can. Writing the expiration date (MM/YY) on the box with a sharpie helps (I need to check every item).
Thanks.

As a food bank volunteer , some tips on how to be most helpful during this challenging time (personal views only):
1) If you can, avoid calling or emailing. Food banks are overwhelmed and are often staffed by volunteers. Most have websites with FAQs.
2) Prioritize $ donations when feasible.

www.echelonkitchenandbar.com

Have you tried Echelon yet? HBD

U-M research informs FDA action aimed at protecting cancer patients Research helped prompt FDA label change requiring genetic testing before using the chemotherapy drug capecitabine — a move expected to prevent toxic reactions and save lives.

💊 The FDA now requires genetic testing before patients start the chemotherapy drug capecitabine — a major step toward safer, more personalized cancer care. This change was driven in part by years of research and outreach from Daniel Hertz of @umichpharmacy.bsky.social. ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...

If you’re in a university community, regardless of whether the government is shutdown, consider supporting your university pantry, if they have one. Money is helpful, but also consider foods that are from a wide range of cultures/countries for international students.

Nancy Reagan portrait east wing

East Wing lobby dec 2016 holiday decor

FLOTUS suite East Wing Dec 2016

December 2016 memories from a consequential place that no longer exists.