Of note
A. Peter Mutharika, J.S.D., and
Jean Schaffer, M.D.
Adult, child volunteers needed for cholesterol studies
Several studies under way by the School of Medicine will look at various ways to treat high cholesterol in adults and children and high triglycerides.
Perseverance personified
Photo by Joe AngelesNobel Prize-winner Barry Marshall speaks at the “21st Century Science” symposium.
Des Chene awarded Guggenheim Fellowship
He’s among 187 U.S. and Canadian Guggenheim Fellows selected this year from nearly 3,000 applicants for awards totaling $7.5 million.
Sitemans honored with Harris award for strong community leadership
Photo by David KilperRuth Siteman displays the Harris award as Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, Ann Liberman and Alvin Siteman look on.Whitney Harris and his late wife, Jane, established the award to reward couples who care deeply about improving the quality of life in the region.
Miller’s HHMI grant enhances science learning
Kathryn Miller is assuming leadership on this grant from colleague Sarah C.R. Elgin, who first secured funding from HHMI in 1992.
Extraordinary service
Photo by Mary ButkusSeven individuals were selected as 2006 Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award recipients; they were recognized at an award reception at Whittemore House.
Amacher named Hillel director
She has spent the past 13 years working in executive management of several Jewish Community Centers throughout the United States.
Olin School builds global leadership role, hosts Shanghai conference
Anjan Thakor co-founded the Financial Intermediation Research Society to communicate & coordinate further research more efficiently.
2006-07 parking permit prices announced
Red passes will be $853 for the year; Yellow, Blue and Brown, $380; Official Business: $370; Red Evening, Yellow Evening, $88; and Daily, $5.
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