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UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO NEWSChicago Booth’s Raghuram Rajan and Axel Weber appointed to G30 (Click Here to View) Axel Weber Raghuram Rajan and Axel Weber, faculty members at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, have been appointed to the Group of Thirty, an international body that examines the impread more
OTHER UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO NEWSSouth Pole Telescope homes in on dark energy, neutrinos Dark energy, Expansion of Universe, John Carlstrom, neutrinos, South Pole Telescope Analysis of data from the 10-meter South Pole Telescope is providing new support for the most widely accepted explanation of dark energy — the source of the mysterious force that is responsible for the accelerating expansion of the universe. The results also are beginning to hone in on the masses of neutrinos, the most abundant particles in the universe, which until recently were thought to be without mass. The data strongly support Albert Einstein’s... Environmental advocate Van Jones to join artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph at April 10 event Cathy Cohen, Environment, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Race, Social Justice, Van Jones Environmental advocate Van Jones, a former Obama administration advisor, will join acclaimed performance artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph at the University of Chicago’s International House for a conversation about the environment, race, social ecology and collective responsibility. The event, “At Your Own Risk: What Is To Be Done?” will take... Images capture split personality of dense suspensions dense suspension, Heinrich Jaeger, Marc Miskin, Physics, viscous liquids Stir lots of small particles into water, and the resulting thick mixture appears highly viscous. When this dense suspension slips through a nozzle and forms a droplet, however, its behavior momentarily reveals a decidedly non-viscous side. University of Chicago physicists recorded this surprising behavior in laboratory experiments using high-speed photography, which can capture action taking place in one hundred-thousandths of a second or less. UChicago graduate student Marc... Organics probably formed easily in early solar system solar system Complex organic compounds, including many important to life on Earth, were readily produced under conditions that likely prevailed in the primordial solar system. Scientists at the University of Chicago and NASA Ames Research Center came to this conclusion after linking computer simulations to laboratory experiments. Fred Ciesla, assistant professor... Titanium paternity test fingers Earth as moon’s sole parent Nicolas Dauphas A new chemical analysis of lunar material collected by Apollo astronauts in the 1970s conflicts with the widely held theory that a giant collision between Earth and a Mars-sized object gave birth to the moon 4.5 billion years ago. In the giant-collision scenario, computer simulations suggest that the moon had two parents: Earth and a hypothetical planetary body that scientists call “Theia.” But a comparative analysis of titanium from the moon, Earth and meteorites,... Emmet Larkin, prominent scholar of Irish history, 1927-2012 Catholic Church, Emmet Larkin, Irish history, Obituary, Religion Emmet Larkin, a University of Chicago history professor and one of the nation’s leading scholars of Irish history, died March 19 at the age of 84. Scholars in both the United States and Ireland credit Larkin with bringing important insights into the importance of the Catholic Church in Ireland after the devastation brought on by the potato famine. He pointed out that the period became a time of increased devotion to the church. Larkin began his career as a... Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts preview period to begin March 26 Arts, Billie Tsien, Dan Logan, David Logan, Larry Norman, Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts, Tod Williams, UChicago Arts, William Michel A preview period will begin on Monday, March 26 for the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts at the University of Chicago, giving the University community and the public a first look at a facility that represents a milestone for the arts in Chicago. The preview period will continue for six months as construction is completed on the innovative building, designed by renowned architects Tod Williams... Study: Academic program helps more Chicago students attend, stay in college Chicago Public Schools, Education, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, University of Chicago Consortium on School Research The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP), an internationally recognized academic program, significantly increased the chances that Chicago Public Schools students would attend selective colleges, according to a new study from the University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research. When compared to a matched comparison group, CPS students in the program were 40 percent more likely to attend a four-... University announces increases in undergraduate education cost, financial aid for 2012-13 Education cost, Financial aid, Need-based Aid, Odyssey scholarships The University of Chicago announced a 4.1 percent increase in the full cost of education for the 2012-13 academic year, accompanied by an increase of 4.3 percent in the University’s financial aid budget for undergraduates. The total cost of undergraduate education next year will be $57,711; of that amount, $43,581 is for tuition, and $14,130 is for room, board and other fees. About 60 percent of College students receive aid based on need or merit, and for them the full... Edward Morrison, leading bankruptcy scholar, to join Law School faculty Bankruptcy, Commercial law, Edward Morrison, Faculty, Law and economics, Law School Edward R. Morrison, one of the country’s leading scholars in law and economics, will join the University of Chicago Law School, his alma mater, effective July 1. Morrison is Harvey R. Miller Professor of Law and Economics at Columbia University and the co-director of the Richman Center for Business, Law and Public Policy. He is credited with developing ideas that changed how the legal and business communities view bankruptcy, and... A new take on the games people play in their relationships Dario Maestripieri, Evolutionary biology, human relationships, Primates Human nature has deep evolutionary roots and is manifested in relationships with family members, friends, romantic and business partners, competitors, and strangers more than in any other aspects of behavior or intellectual activity, contends a University of Chicago behavioral biologist. “Social behavior is, in part, genetically controlled and evolves by natural selection,” said Dario Maestripieri,... Economic policy forum with Mitt Romney focuses on government’s role in economy Harris School of Public Policy Studies, Mitt Romney, Presidency 2012: The Purposes of Government, William Howell The Harris School of Public Policy Studies hosted presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Monday, March 19 for a forum on economic policy, with a focus on how government should approach issues of taxes and business regulation. Romney’s economic address was part of an ongoing series organized by the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy Studies, titled Presidency 2012: The... Mitt Romney to speak at Chicago Harris forum on the presidency American politics, Harris School of Public Policy Studies, Mitt Romney, The Presidency 2012 The Harris School of Public Policy Studies at the University of Chicago will host presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney on Monday, March 19, for an address on economic policy. Romney’s appearance is part of a series of forums hosted at Chicago Harris, titled Presidency 2012: The Purposes of Government. The non-partisan... Amid record College applications, decision notifications to be sent March 23 College, College admissions, Early application, James Nondorf, John Boyer Applicants to the undergraduate College at the University of Chicago will receive notification of admission decisions on March 23, marking the next stage in a year when applications to the College have continued a long-term trend of growth. In all, 25,277 students applied for the class entering in the fall of 2012, a 16.1 percent increase over last year’s total of 21,765, and the most applications the College has ever received.... UChicago receives gift to study economic, policy impacts of oil and alternative fuels Alternative energy, Energy Policy Institute of Chicago, Fuel Freedom Foundation, Future of Transportation Fuels Initiative, oil The University of Chicago on March 15 announced that the Energy Policy Institute at Chicago has received a $1.5 million gift from the Fuel Freedom Foundation to establish the Future of Transportation Fuels Initiative. The initiative will support EPIC faculty and experts studying the economic and policy impact of oil and alternative transportation fuels. The gift also will fund PhD students and a visiting professorship, and extend outreach... Ultracold experiments heat up quantum research Cheng Chin, quantum research, Ultracold atoms, Xibo Zhang University of Chicago physicists have experimentally demonstrated, for the first time, that atoms chilled to temperatures near absolute zero may behave like seemingly unrelated natural systems of vastly different scales, offering potential insights into links between the atomic realm and deep questions of cosmology. This ultracold state, called “quantum criticality,” hints at similarities between such diverse phenomena as the gravitational dynamics of black holes or... Architect, University officials to discuss with community design plans for Chicago Theological Seminary Ann Beha Architects, Chicago Theological Seminary, Community Architect Ann Beha and University of Chicago officials invite the community to attend a public meeting to discuss design plans for 5757 S. University Ave., formerly the Chicago Theological Seminary. The free public meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28 at the Charles M. Harper Center at Chicago Booth, 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave., Room C25. Ann Beha Architects of Boston, a nationally known leader in the adaptive reuse of important buildings, was... Highlights: Education and Social Service Strategies for Reducing Crime and Violence Academic achievement of children in high-risk environments, Evelyn Diaz, Impact of school environment, Jean-Claude Brizard, Robin Jacob, Susana Vasquez, Timothy Knowles, Urban crime reduction, Urban Education Lab, Youth violence Leaders from student support services and the University of Chicago discuss methods for reducing crime among high-risk students through education and programs designed to focus on students' social, emotional, and academic lives. Speakers include: Robin Jacob, Urban Education Lab affiliate Timothy Knowles, director of the University of Chicago Urban Education Institute Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO of Chicago Public Schools... Highlights: Law Enforcement Strategies for Reducing Crime and Violence Criminal law, Frank Zimring, Garry McCarthy, Jens Ludwig, law enforcement, Patrick Fitzgerald, Paul Biebel, Police, Urban crime reduction, Urban Education Lab, Youth violence Experts on law enforcement and public policy discuss the effect urban violence has on Chicago communities and methods for reducing crime among high-risk students through adjustments in law enforcement, police activity, and criminal justice. Frank Zimring, author of The City That Became Safe, details how New York was able to drastically reduce homicides, and how this can be applied to Chicago. Speakers include: Hon. Paul Biebel, Presiding Judge of... Gravitational lens reveals details of distant, ancient galaxy Dark energy, Dark Matter, Galaxy formation, Hubble Space Telescope, Michael Gladders Thanks to the presence of a natural “zoom lens” in space, University of Chicago scientists working with NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have obtained a uniquely close-up look at the brightest gravitationally magnified galaxy yet discovered. The imagery offers a visually striking example of gravitational lensing, in which one massive object’s gravitational field can magnify and distort the light coming from another object behind it. Such optical tricks stem... John W. Boyer reappointed to fifth term as dean of the College College, John Boyer John W. Boyer has been appointed to an unprecedented fifth term as dean of the undergraduate College at the University of Chicago. During Boyer’s tenure as dean, the focus of the College community—students, faculty and alumni—has been on the enduring value of liberal arts education, both as a learning enterprise undertaken in the classroom and the laboratory, and as strong preparation for a thoughtful and rewarding life.... Prof. John List recruits researchers to teach south suburban eighth-graders about economics Civic engagement, Community outreach, Diversity, John List, School District 170, videoconferencing, Web Economics and Beyond As two researchers in an economics project at UChicago looked on via videoconference, a class of south suburban eighth-graders took turns coming to a microphone to explain what the expression “opportunity costs” meant to them. “I went shopping on Saturday and I bought Nike shoes, but I had to give up buying a hoodie,” explained one girl in a class designed to help them learn the principles of economics. “I went to a friends house and... Quirky physics brown bag series prizes unusual questions Brown bag seminars, James Franck Institute, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), Thomas Witten The subscribers to Thomas Witten’s brown bag e-mail list receive a terse message from him almost every week. These invitations to the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center’s Friday brown bag luncheons name the topic of the week and little else. The titles are almost always quirky. Recent examples have included “In Search of Sandy Fingering... Peter Novick, celebrated scholar of history, 1934-2012 History, Holocaust, Obituary, Peter Novick Peter Novick, a University of Chicago historian whose specialty was the study of history itself, or historiography, died Feb. 17 at the age of 77. Novick, professor emeritus of history, used his formidable skills to explain how different views of the past can shape the retelling of history and establish narratives that have a power of their own. Early success suggests Novick might have had a career as an historian of 20th-century France. His Columbia University doctoral thesis... James Hormel, social justice advocate, speaks with law students Alumni, Diversity, Fit to Serve, James Hormel, LGBT, Social Justice, University of Chicago Law School For the Hon. James Hormel, JD'58, discovering his identity and mission in social justice has been a lifelong process. One early turning point came during his years as the University of Chicago Law School’s first full-time dean of students, when he realized he was on the side of students who were protesting the Vietnam War. Years later, after he came out as a gay man, Hormel faced different challenges as he battled opposition to become the first openly gay U.S.... Education and Social Service Strategies for Reducing Crime and Violence Academic achievement of children in high-risk environments, Evelyn Diaz, Impact of school environment, Jean-Claude Brizard, Robin Jacob, Susana Vasquez, Timothy Knowles, Urban crime reduction, Urban Education Lab, Youth violence Leaders from student support services and the University of Chicago discuss methods for reducing crime among high-risk students through education and programs designed to focus on students' social, emotional, and academic lives. Speakers include: Robin Jacob, Urban Education Lab affiliate Timothy Knowles, director of the University of Chicago Urban Education Institute Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO of Chicago Public Schools... Law Enforcement Strategies for Reducing Crime and Violence Criminal law, Frank Zimring, Garry McCarthy, Jens Ludwig, law enforcement, Patrick Fitzgerald, Paul Biebel, Police, Urban crime reduction, Urban Education Lab, Youth violence Experts on law enforcement and public policy discuss the effect urban violence has on Chicago communities and methods for reducing crime among high-risk students through adjustments in law enforcement, police activity, and criminal justice. Frank Zimring, author of The City That Became Safe, details how New York was able to drastically reduce homicides, and how this can be applied to Chicago. Speakers include: Hon. Paul Biebel, Presiding Judge of... Chicago Booth, Harris students pool military experience to raise funds for veteran fellowship 5k Memorial Fundraiser Swim, Chicago Booth School of Business, Diversity, Graduate students, Ratner Athletics Center, swimming, Travis Manion Foundation Computer scientist sees artistic side to father of computer Alan Turing, Art, Computer science, Robert Soare, Science This year a series of events around the world will celebrate the work of Alan Turing, the father of the modern computer, as the 100th anniversary of his birthday approaches on June 23. In a book chapter that will be published later this year, mathematician Robert Soare, the founding chairman of the University of Chicago’s computer science department, will propose that Turing’s achievement was artistic as well as scientific... Video: Education and Social Service Strategies for Reducing Crime and Violence Academic achievement of children in high-risk environments, Evelyn Diaz, Impact of school environment, Jean-Claude Brizard, Robin Jacob, Susana Vasquez, Timothy Knowles, Urban crime reduction, Urban Education Lab, Youth violence Leaders from student support services and the University of Chicago discuss methods for reducing crime among high-risk students through education and programs designed to focus on students' social, emotional, and academic lives. Speakers include: Robin Jacob, Urban Education Lab affiliate Timothy Knowles, director of the University of Chicago Urban Education Institute Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO of Chicago Public Schools... Video: Law Enforcement Strategies for Reducing Crime and Violence Criminal law, Frank Zimring, Garry McCarthy, Jens Ludwig, law enforcement, Patrick Fitzgerald, Paul Biebel, Police, Urban crime reduction, Urban Education Lab, Youth violence Experts on law enforcement and public policy discuss the effect urban violence has on Chicago communities and methods for reducing crime among high-risk students through adjustments in law enforcement, police activity, and criminal justice. Frank Zimring, author of The City That Became Safe, details how New York was able to drastically reduce homicides, and how this can be applied to Chicago. Speakers include: Hon. Paul Biebel, Presiding Judge of... Energy network within cells may be new target for cancer therapy Cancer Mitochondria, tiny structures within each cell that regulate metabolism and energy use, may be a promising new target for cancer therapy, according to a new study.read more Mathematician sees artistic side to father of computer Alan Turing This year a series of events around the world will celebrate the work of Alan Turing, the father of the modern computer, as the 100th anniversary of his birthday approaches on June 23.read more Fourth-year basketball players Johnson, Simpson named academic all-Americans academic all-American University of Chicago fourth-years Matt Johnson and Taylor Simpson have been named to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-America NCread more UChicago lands Kilwins ice cream and candy shop in Hyde Park 53rd Street Hyde Park resident Jackie Jackson has signed a lease with the University of Chicago to open a Kilwins ice cream and candy shop just off 53rd Street, at 5226 S. Harper Ave.read more Ensemble-in-residence eighth blackbird wins third Grammy Award eighth blackbird University of Chicago resident ensemble eighth blackbird rarely is described the same way twice.read more Women’s Leadership Council provides data on women faculty at University Diversity The University of Chicago has released an inaugural Report on the Status of Academic Women at the University of Chicago, providing detailed data on the representation of women across the faculty of the University, including leadership positions held by female faculty members.read more Jean Allard, first female vice president at UChicago, 1924-2012 Alumni Jean Allard, the first female vice president at the University of Chicago and a longtime Hyde Park resident, died Sunday, Jan. 29, at the Buckingham Pavilion nursing and rehabilitation center in Chicago, following a long illness. She was 87.read more Frequently Asked Questions: Report on the Status of Academic Women Faculty Q: What is the Report on the Status of Academic Women? A: This inaugural report provides detailed data on the representation of women across the faculty of the University of Chicago, including women in academic leadership positions. Q: What is the report’s purpose?read more Feast: Smart Museum’s new exhibition offers art to chew on Art When Smart Museum Deputy Director and Chief Curator Stephanie Smith recruited artists for Feast, the museum’s upcoming exhibition, she approached the guest list like any careful host.read more Fourth-year Michael Baumer receives Gates Cambridge Scholarship Gates Cambridge scholarship Fourth-year Michael Baumer is among the 40 American recipients of a Gates Cambridge Scholarship this year. The scholarship, which the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation established in 2000, funds graduate study at the University of Cambridge for outstanding students worldwide.read more Puzzle play helps boost learning of important math-related skills William Harms Children who play with puzzles between ages 2 and 4 later develop better spatial skills, a study by University of Chicago researchers has found. Puzzle play was found to be a significant predictor of spatial skill after controlling for differences in parents’ income, education and the overall amount of parent language input.read more Amy Iwano named executive director of University of Chicago Presents Amy Iwano The University of Chicago Presents has named Amy Iwano to the role of executive director, effective April 2. Iwano comes to UChicago after 18 years as executive director of the Chicago Chamber Musicians.read more Explosive evolution need not follow mass extinctions David Bapst In the wake of a mass extinction like the one that occurred 445 million years ago, a common assumption is that surviving species tend to proliferate quickly into new forms, having outlived many of their competitors. read more Contempo dedicates concert to composer Sofia Gubaidulina Contempo Composer Shulamit Ran describes the music of Russian composer Sophia Gubaidulina as having the power to stop time and put the listener in another world.read more Clarke’s 24-hour restaurant to open Feb. 13 53rd Street Clarke’s, a new 24-hour restaurant located at 1451 E. 53rd St., will open its doors at 8 a.m. Feb. 13. During its opening day, Clarke’s will offer a 10 percent discount for each total bill from 8 a.m. to midnight as a pre-Valentine’s Day customer appreciation special.read more Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker to deliver annual Kent Lecture on Feb. 16 Cory Booker Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker, known for his deep belief in service and social justice, will talk about “Empowering Urban America” at the 2012 George E. Kent Lecture at the University of Chicago. Sponsored by the University’s Organization of Black Students, the free, public lecture will begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb.read more Friday webcast to feature UChicago Crime Lab forum with key city leaders, experts Chicago Center for Youth Violence Prevention (CCYVP) The challenge of reducing youth violence in Chicago will be the subject of a Friday, Feb. 10 forum featuring city officials and scholars from the University of Chicago Crime Lab and the Urban Education Lab. read more Seven UChicago faculty members receive named professorships David H. Song Seven members of the University faculty—Habibul Ahsan, Pete Angelos, Shadi Bartsch-Zimmer, Young-Kee Kim, Paul Mendes-Flohr, David H. Song, and Jerrold R. Turner—have received named professorships. All appointments are effective Jan. 1.read more Very low-performing Chicago schools make progress after reform efforts Chicago Public Schools A new report from the University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research shows that at the elementary level, turnaround efforts in Chicago had positive effects on students in chronically low-performing schools. Success at the high school level remained elusive, however.read more Bond Chapel to become new home for Reneker Organ Bond Chapel Late this fall, Bond Chapel will echo with the sounds of a remarkable musical instrument. The Reneker Memorial Organ, a baroque-style organ built in 1983, will be moved this summer from 5757 S. University Ave., the current home of the Chicago Theological Seminary, to Bond Chapel.read more UChicago brings Akira clothing store to former Borders building on 53rd Street 53rd Street The University of Chicago is bringing Akira, the apparel and shoes retailer, to Hyde Park, to occupy the majority of the first-floor space in the former Borders building at 1539 E. 53rd St.read more New center developing computational bioresearch tool AIDS The HIV virion is the virus particle that spreads the deadly AIDS infection from cell to cell.read more Paul Gitlin, beloved teacher of social work, 1926-2012 group work sequence Paul Gitlin, a beloved teacher and associate professor emeritus at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration, died Jan. 23. He was 85.read more Study finds lure of entertainment, work hard for people to resist self-control Trying to resist that late-night tweet or checking your work email again? The bad news is that desires for work and entertainment often win out in the daily struggle for self-control, according to a new study that measures various desires and their regulation in daily life.read more Photos from disaster show Japan’s people ‘don’t live for the past’ Megan E. Doherty A collection of images currently displayed in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel tells two stories—a story of devastation and another about the resiliency of the people of Japan. One image shows two women walking away from a city in ruins, one with nothing but a pocketbook and a walking stick, the other carrying an elderly woman on her back.read more Artspeaks to present indie-folk band David Wax Museum, filmmaker Ari Folman Ari Folman The University of Chicago’s Artspeaks 2012 series will welcome the David Wax Museum for an intimate night of song and conversation on Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Hall.read more University of Chicago Medicine looks ahead to new brand, new hospital New Hospital Pavilion The University of Chicago Medical Center, one of the leading academic medical institutions in the country, is introducing a new brand as it prepares to open a modern 10-story hospital on its South Side campus next January.read more New chair in Indian studies to commemorate Hindu spiritual leader Diversity The University of Chicago will establish a new visiting professorship in Indian studies, supported by a $1.5 million gift from India’s Ministry of Culture.read more MLK speaker Geoffrey Canada cautions against neglecting young Americans 2012-MLK Commemoration Celebration Welcoming the guests filling Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, President Robert J. Zimmer began the University’s Jan. 12 Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Celebration by reflecting on King’s first major address in Chicago. It was in Rockefeller Chapel that King spoke 56 years earlier.read more Janet Rowley to receive Japan Prize for role in development of targeted cancer therapy cancer therapy Janet Davison Rowley, the Blum-Riese Distinguished Service Professor of Medicine, Molecular Genetics & Cell Biology and Human Genetics at the University of Chicago, will receive the 2012 Japan Prize for Healthcare and Medical Technology. She will share the award with Brian J. Druker, from the Oregon Health and Science University, and Nicholas B.read more Alumni offer College students tips and advice on career moves Career Advising and Planning Services (CAPS) Before attending the University of Chicago, Myrtle Potter aspired to be a litigator.read more New collaboration to benefit women faculty in STEM Science Northwestern University and the University of Chicago have launched the Chicago Collaboration for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, a three-year effort to enhance the recruitment and advancement of women faculty members in those fields. University creates new Institute of Politics David Axelrod The University of Chicago is forming a new Institute of Politics aimed at helping students who wish to explore careers in public and social service, and providing non-curricular opportunities for them to pursue interests in politics and policymaking.read more Leading political figures to visit campus for 2012 election panel 2012 election A panel including some of the nation’s foremost political figures and commentators will gather at the University of Chicago’s International House on Jan. 19 to discuss the outlook of the 2012 presidential election following the first preliminary contests.read more English literature influenced prize-winning paleontologist Charles Schuchert Award For a short time in grade school, Kevin Boyce lived within two blocks of the La Brea tar pits in Los Angeles, a place where ice age mammal fossils had been discovered.read more Former dean of students Richard Badger celebrates 40 years at Law School Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs Richard Badger holds the notable distinction of having admitted almost half of the University of Chicago Law School’s living alumni, an indication of the impact he has had on the school as he celebrates 40 years of service there.read more Chicago Booth’s Raghuram Rajan and Axel Weber appointed to G30 Axel Weber Raghuram Rajan and Axel Weber, faculty members at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, have been appointed to the Group of Thirty, an international body that examines the impread more At UChicago, many have dreams and many voiced them in honor of MLK’s legacy New York teacher Geoffrey Canada’s dream is for a stronger Harlem, with better educational opportunities for its children. Marianna Manzanares hopes that more of her fellow college students pay attention to issues affecting their communities and the world at large. Marcus Board dreams of a world where fear and doubt don’t hold people back from achieving their potential.read more Graham School schedules free series on imagination, social change Jan. 18-21 Diane Lefer The creative team of Hector Aristizábal and Diane Lefer will appear in a series of performances, discussions and specially tailored workshops about violence and healing at the University of Chicago from Jan. 18 to 21.read more Doomsday Clock moves one minute closer to midnight Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Faced with inadequate progress on nuclear weapons reduction and proliferation, and continuing inaction on climate change, the University of Chicago-based Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced Jan. 10 that it has moved the hands of its famous “Doomsday Clock” to five minutes to midnight.read more Urban Education Institute to study effects of CPS’ new full school day initiative Chicago Public Schools The University of Chicago Urban Education Institute and the newly established Urban Education Lab will study the effects of extending the school day in Chicago Public Schools, by taking advantage of the fact that 39 charter schools are implementing the policy changeread more Fifth Ward Ald. Leslie Hairston to hold Planned Development public meeting Jan. 19 Leslie Hairston Fifth Ward Ald. Leslie Hairston will convene a public meeting to discuss Institutional Planned Development 43, which covers the University of Chicago campus. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 at Hyde Park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn Ave.read more Project Exploration founder Gabrielle Lyon named 2011 'Chicagoan of the Year' Gabrielle Lyon Chicago magazine has selected alumna Gabrielle Lyon, AB’94, AM’94, as one of its 2011 “Chicagoans of the Year” in its January 2012 issue.read more Harris School fosters policy cooperative program with University of Chile Cooperative Program After three years of teaching English to sixth graders in Santiago, Chile, Jillian Bernas had a revelation. “In my classes, I was influencing 200 children a year, but I wanted to see if I could influence education at a different level,” said Bernas, AM’11, a native Chicagoan who has lived in Santiago for almost five years. read more Lin to deliver Leonard D. White Memorial Lecture on Jan. 6 Demystifying the Chinese Economy Justin Yifu Lin, the Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of the World Bank, will deliver the Leonard D. White Memorial Lecture in Political Science at noon on Friday, Jan. 6, in Assembly Hall at International House. He will be discussing his new book, Demystifying the Chinese Economy.read more Macro Risk Advisors launches scholarship fund at Chicago Booth Chicago Booth Macro Risk Advisors, a leading provider of global market risk analysis and trade execution for institutional investors, on Jan. 4 announced it has established the Macro Risk Advisors Scholarship Fund at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.read more Science awards go to UChicago physics professor, alumnus David Schuster David Schuster, assistant professor in physics, has received the 2011 William L.read more Geoffrey Canada, founder of Harlem Children's Zone, to speak at MLK celebration Diversity Geoffrey Canada, President and CEO of the Harlem Children’s Zone and a leader in school reform, will deliver the keynote speech at the University of Chicago’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Ave.read more UChicago chemist helps craft message for world leaders Dmitri Talapin Dmitri Talapin, associate professor in chemistry, was one of 10 young scientists from around the world who delivered a message that “Scientific Research is a Global Necessity” to political, scientific and business leaders participating in the 2011 Scienread more Shearing triggers odd behavior in microscopic particles Aaron Dinner Microscopic spheres form strings in surprising alignments when suspended in a viscous fluid and sheared between two plates — a finding that will affect the way scientists think about the properties of such wide-ranging substances as shampoo and futuristic computer chips.read more President Zimmer joins National Science Board National Science Board University of Chicago President Robert J. Zimmer has been sworn in to begin serving a six-year term on the National Science Board, the governing body of the National Science Foundation. President Barack Obama nominated him for the position, and the U.S.read more South Pole centennial history includes UChicago telescopes South Pole Roald Amundsen reached the South Pole on Dec. 14, 1911. The following year, Arctic explorer Admiral Robert Peary wondered about the scientific merits of making a continuous year of astronomical observations from the South Pole.read more SSA alumnus Calica to direct Department of Children and Family Services Department of Children and Family Services Richard Calica, AM’73, a graduate of the School of Social Service Administration, has been named Director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. He begins his appointment Thursday, Dec. 15, according to an announcement made by Illinois Gov.read more Computer Programming team advances to World Finals Association for Computing Machinery For the fourth year in a row, a team of three University of Chicago students has qualified for the World Finals of the International Collegiate Programming Contest, organized by the Association for Computing Machinery.read more Gloria Graham named Assistant Vice President for Police Services, Assistant Chief of Police Community Gloria Graham, a leader in campus law enforcement, has been named Assistant Vice President for Police Services and Assistant Chief of Police at the University of Chicago. She will begin on Feb. 1, 2012.read more |
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