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Approximately half of the purchased electricity for the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus will soon come from Michigan-sourced renewable resources, largely due to the launch of three new wind-energy parks.

The university committed to purchase approximately 200 million kilowatt hours per year of electricity produced by the new wind parks in a 2019 power-purchase agreement with DTE Energy. This step, now coming to fruition, will reduce U-M greenhouse gas emissions by more than 100,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually — equivalent to the annual emissions generated by 12,000 homes.

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The past year has impacted people in many ways. How they work, how they shop, how their kids go to school. It’s also changed the way people connect with one another.

Hugs and high-fives have given way to virtual get-togethers. More faculty and staff work remotely. But one thing hasn’t changed — people can all benefit from cultivating a sense of connection.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, university health and well-being experts encourage building belonging and support.

“Check in with one another. A kind action or expression of gratitude can go a long way,” said Preeti Malani, the university’s chief health officer. “When we show caring for one another, we help create positive connections and community.”

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A $4-million gift from a University of Michigan alumnus and video game company Activision Blizzard CEO will help establish an esports program in the university’s School of Information.

Robert Kotick’s gift will lay the groundwork for an esports minor at UM by 2022 to help students prepare for careers in the industry, according to a university news release. The gift will fund a professor to lead the development of the program, combining research and instruction in computer science, sports management and user experiences, the release states

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