Unit devoted to neurological research, clinical trials
Photo by David KilperRonald B. DeMattoes and David M. Holtzman examine brain tissues of mice with Alzheimers-like plaques.14,000 square feet in the McMillan and Irene Walter Johnson buildings are being renovated for the Neuroclinical Research Unit.
Residence halls highlight next phase of Hilltop construction
Renovations continue on the South 40; Phase 4 involves the housing that will eventually replace Liggett and Koenig Residence halls.
Inner-city kids needed for asthma study
General asthma rates have been steadily rising, but the most dramatic increases have occurred among urban youth.
Cookie race tied into presidential election
If presidential politics and elections leave a bad taste in your mouth, then Bon Appetit has something for you. In recognition of the presidential campaign, the bakery staff of Bon Appetit — the University’s contracted food service provider — is making fresh cookies every day, with elephants emblazoned on one batch and donkeys on the […]
Nobel Prize shared by visiting medical professor Ciechanover
He has been a visiting professor at the University since 1987, spending a portion of each year in the Department of Pediatrics.
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Contract workers study concluded
Early this year, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton appointed a Task Force on Contract Employees, chaired by Ann B. Prenatt, vice chancellor for human resources. The task force included students, faculty and other administrators. Its goal was to make recommendations regarding principles and guidelines for basic-services contracts and the procedures for implementing them. After a review […]
Gordon professor
Photo by Kevin LowderSocial work Dean Edward F. Lawlor talks with Edward S. Macias at Lawlor’s installation as the William E. Gordon Professor.
Tour of South 40 for faculty Oct. 14
Hilltop Campus faculty members are being invited to a reception and tour of the South 40 residential area from 3-5 p.m. Oct. 14. The event will begin in Center Court in Wohl Student Center and continue with tours of a residential college, dining services and Cornerstone: The Center for Advanced Learning in Gregg House. “I […]
Olin School names two to director posts
Patrick Moreton has been named managing director of the Olin-Fudan E.M.B.A. program; and Mark Soczek now directors the Center for Experiential Learning.
Orlow takes reins as campus rabbi
Orlow did his undergraduate work at Columbia University and spent two years in Israel studying in a yeshiva.
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