Online Archive: 2002

Jan. 10, 2002 Vol. 21, No. 7 Accolades Early applications rise 35 percent over last year Arts Council offering grants Old, new are complementary as Bartlett, Max Palevsky Commons add form to new Quadrangle Boyer to serve third term as Dean of the College JANUARY Highlights Nasal sprays prove most effective as first line of treatment for seasonal allergies Professor, Ph.D. student receive awards for supercomputing Religion, death penalty to be topic at Jan. 25 conference New study by economist Levitt determines risks of fatal crashes, strategies to reduce accidents GSB complex project begins with demolition of Woodward’s interior In the News Lexington parking lot to provide 20 visitor spaces LGBTQ Mentoring Program celebrating one year of helping gay, lesbian students Renowned scientist, physician to head BSD Obama to speak for MLK Jr. Day Experiment results lead to technology in nanoscale structures Chicago students garner most Newcombe fellowships Members of the alumni community offer third-years career guidance Queen honors Shapiro with OBE Professor in Radiology dies at age 80 Commitment to outreach University Press now operating first short-run digital print facility A new look Scholars to debate research at Black Civil Society conference Doc Films screening pre-1950s ‘race films’ that students will be discussing in seminar Race Films Screening Schedule Saller moves from Dean post to serve as Provost Parking structure tenants prepare for move-in Opinions on ‘what matters’ offered during forums Vice President, CFO Woodworth departs University for Art Institute Jan. 24, 2002 Vol. 21, No. 8 JANUARY Highlights Experiments suggest silicon is an element in Earth’s core Devices of Wonder: Extending the senses, intensifying reality has long history, which puts current issues in new perspective, says Stafford Structure of anthrax toxin offers clues to treatment In the News Lanzl memorial service scheduled Art of Mu Xin survives oppression of Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution Seven on faculty receive named professorships, DSP appointments Charles O’Connell, former VP, Dean of Students, dies at age 79 Then and now: Posters provide window to war-torn Afghanistan Economist quantifies successful careers in art from masters to modern geniuses Feb. 7, 2002 Vol. 21, No. 9 FEBRUARY Highlights Gruber says ‘spatial inequality’ could be a negative effect of globalization Court to stage ‘experimental’ Hamlet University gets HUD grant for outreach In the News IRB construction contract to be rebid Marriage––Just a piece of paper? Mayer will lead Harris School as its second Dean Researchers discover women inherit male odor preferences through paternal genes Music preview National Academies name faculty members ‘National Associates’ Polar sprint Police brutality to be discussed at Human Rights symposium Reveling in satirical song, dance U.S. government honors Ricker with two early career awards Contemporary Chamber Players to perform PRAISE Special Collections Research Center opens ‘Encountering the American West’ exhibition Eight years, two presidents Strand to share results of challenge he undertook for ‘Seven Last Words’ American Geophysical Union honors Anderson with Bowen Award for magma research Zimmer to leave University for provost seat at Brown Feb. 21, 2002 Vol. 21, No. 10 Alumnus will deliver Lab Schools’ project to Hubble Space Telescope Microprobe aids in new collaborative research on chromosomes Johnson, economic development expert, discusses globalization and its benefits Law professor explains use of tribunals Number of Merit Scholars who enroll in College has increased Variations discovered in fourth chromosome of fruit fly Postone to study Frankfurt School with NEH award Vice President, Dean of Students begins reorganization with new appointments, additional duties for staff University renews Citibank’s contract for services Graduate student chronicles Hyde Park’s colorful past GSB Scholars Program opens door to business school for undergrads Greek organizations raise funds to aid the blind, abused children Rink is open to ice skating enthusiasts Photo and caption: Internet update Photo and caption: Reich breaks scoring record In the News Service for O’Connell is planned February-March Calendar Highlights March 7, 2002 Vol. 21, No. 11 Scientists preparing to build linear collider of the next generation Researchers measure importance of natural selection at genetic level Fourth-years, second-years to be awarded for pages they’ve collected with great care University to launch fund-raising campaign Two mathematicians receive NSF career development awards College applicant pool up 10 percent over last year Noted biochemist Martin Mathews, 1912 – 2002 Spring break bus schedule CALENDAR: MARCH Highlights Mental illness meets creativity in new journal of literary arts Classic Chicago: A non-traditional approach to studying Greek, Roman antiquities PHOTO: Two minutes closer to ‘doomsday’ PHOTO: Festival of the sacrifice PHOTO: Academic force In the News March 28, 2002 Vol. 21, No. 12 Math whiz Lopes wins a Churchill Nicotine extends duration of pleasant effects of dopamine American Physical Society honors Witten Cigarette ads target youth, violating 1998 $250 billion settlement Arts Planning Council awards $36,500 in first round of grants The Courtesan’s Arts: A look at courtesan cultures’ connections to societal shifts SSA to build community through shared work Fourth-year soccer player wins NCAA postgraduate scholarship PHOTO: Winter Convocation CALENDAR: MARCH-APRIL Highlights Inconsistencies evident between the monetary, moral judgments of juries Human Rights Program will sponsor April conference, welcome noted international activist Cuellar in May Compton lectures return to explore universe and its ultimate fate Accolades Norman Cutler, 1949-2002 Madubuko, student in Political Science In the News April 11, 2002 Vol. 21, No. 13 University to kick off Chicago Initiative Friday Chemical method makes further investigation of carbohydrates possible Law professor offers story of British naval captain and penal colony he supervised as parable for today’s prison system Harris School, SSA fuse expertise to look at arts, community development University welcomes TTI information science program Rudolphs to present annual Nora and Edward Ryerson Lecture Board to ratify 5 percent tuition increase Two Italian high schools tie for first place in Argonne, University Web site contest CALENDAR: APRIL Highlights Research team to resume its search for burial site of Mongol ruler Genghis Khan Renaissance Society of America will honor Bevington for editorial work on dramatic texts ‘Ephemeral Evidence’:Conference will merge movement of dance, words that critique it OBITUARY: Physicist Meyer dies at age 82 OBITUARY: Peter Gonzalez, graduate student In the News April 25, 2002 Vol. 21, No. 14 University to kick off Chicago Initiative Friday Press to posthumously award Laing Prize to Furet Male-driven evolution confirmed in Li’s study of mutations Constitutional law will be foundation of center initiated by Nussbaum Oka receives honor for spectroscopy studies in chemistry Cohen to direct Center for Study of Race, Politics and Culture Capital punishment report to be discussed by panel Concerto competition winners will display abilities in two performances CALENDAR: APRIL-MAY Highlights PHOTO: New construction prep University projects on view in exhibition at the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center for Early Childhood Research sets conference on developmental disabilities Student instrumental in bringing printed word to Dominican batey First all-University public service job fair to bring over 30 organizations to campus Preservation Ball set for May 3 ‘Giving to Help’ raffle winners announced In the News May 9, 2002 Vol. 21, No. 15 Lectureship strengthens commitment to Arabic language Hansen will lead Social Sciences as new Dean Reaves joins University as CFO Four faculty members receive Guggenheims SSA, Harris School receive McCormick Tribune grant SSA journal published by University Press begins its 75th year Hyde Park, University team up for new community arts festival planned for June 1-2 weekend Chicago Consular Corps welcomed to I-House CALENDAR: MAY Highlights APS elects two on faculty, awards fellow for dissertation Rosner is ANL Chief Scientist Mathematician receives 2002 Sloan Fellowship Researchers show people overestimate ability to effectively communicate ambiguous information Palevsky, Legorreta to join University May 14 to dedicate new student residential commons Haunting Pierrot’s Ghost: UT, Fire Escape collaborate on feature film project shot on campus Author Kotlowitz describes his blend of narrative and reality, or ‘the literature of fact’ FOTA promises artistic diversity Elshtain places Addams in company of other visionaries of democracy Electronics Development Group arms physicists with complex circuitry to process flood of data from collider GSB receives gifts for new M.B.A. leadership program University chosen as Sun Center of Excellence HR Professional Development Day planned PHOTO: Dance Marathon OBITURARY: Art historian of the Middle Ages Michael Camille, 1958 – 2002 ACCOLADES In the News May 23, 2002 Vol. 21, No. 16 Academies elect faculty from various disciplines Homing in on Palevsky NASA grant will help take astronomer to universe’s edge Goldsby, Stewart honored as Mellon’s Wilson fellows GSB prepares for its new home Student service recognized, Student Marshals selected Rorschach appointed to Association of Art Museum Directors board Fourth-year in biology receives first Jack Kent Cooke scholarship Soviets’ global training efforts focus of May 24-26 conference University, city leaders celebrate SECC’s 50th anniversary Lab Schools board appoints interim director, extends director search PHOTO: Scavolympiads ACCOLADES IN THE NEWS CALENDAR: MAY-JUNE Highlights Alumni Association honors its members for contributions Norman Maclean awards go to Franklin, Redfield The 2002 Llewellyn John and Harriet Manchester Quantrell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching 2002 Quantrell Award Winner: Jean Comaroff, Bernard and Ellen C. Sunny Distinguished Service Professor in Anthropology and the College 2002 Quantrell Award Winner: Gary Herrigel, Associate Professor in Political Science and the College 2002 Quantrell Award Winner: Mario Santana, Associate Professor in Romance Languages & Literature and the College 2002 Quantrell Award Winner: Douglas MacAyeal, Professor in Geophysical Sciences and the College Physical Sciences Teaching Prizes Wayne C. Booth Graduate Student Prize for Excellence in Teaching June 6, 2002 Vol. 21, No. 17 Graduate, undergraduate students receive numerous academic awards Accolades College wants to offer students more ‘Big Problems’ to ponder JUNE-JULY Highlights Chauncey, McGill will speak at 469th Convocation sessions Seventeen University doctoral students win Fulbright-Hayes research abroad fellowships Graham School receives top award for continuing education program in writing and editing GSB students set records of giving The 2002 Faculty Awards for Excellence in Graduate Teaching Nicholas Barberis, Professor of Finance in the GSB Don Coursey, Ameritech Professor of Public Policy in the Harris School Benson Farb, Professor in Mathematics and the College Daniel Garber, Lawrence Kimpton Distinguished Service Professor in Philosophy and the College Michael Geyer, Professor in History Waldo Johnson Jr., Assistant Professor in SSA C. Cybele Raver, Associate Professor in the Harris School Adrian Vermeule, Professor in the Law School Three scholars will receive honorary degrees during Convocation In the News Mandel Legal Aid Clinic receives award for symposium on death penalty litigation Strong candidates prompt additional Mellon award Scholar works to find new ways to resolve international conflicts Pritzker family gives $30 million gift to University Medical students to bring health supplies to Cuba PHOTO: Reunion honorees Rosenbaum is appointed Vice President for Research Anthropologist Shweder named 2002 Carnegie Scholar Chemistry Professor Mrksich, Argonne scientist Tuecke make top innovators list July 11, 2002 Vol. 21, No. 18 New University statistical center will assess environmental impact on health Moffat named first Deputy Provost for Research at University Board of Trustees elects GSB alumnus David Booth Common type 2 diabetes drug may endanger heart Facilities will develop preservation guidelines Researchers develop sensors with ability to measure extremely large magnetic fields Buss analyzes Internet law that limits children’s access to Web materials National Institutes of Health awards Center for Early Childhood Research grant that supports exploration of language development PHOTO: SSA welcomes city leaders CALENDAR: JULY-AUGUST Highlights Special Collections tells the story of a cornerstone of American education Hillocks finds that standardized writing assessments may be harmful to children’s learning OBITUARY: Chicago legend passes on; Berwanger dies at age 88 OBITUARY: American composer Ralph Shapey, 1921–2002 OBITUARY: Sutherland, 1916–2002, influenced children’s literature In the News August 15, 2002 Vol. 21, No. 19 Constructive point of view Survivors of mass extinctions may not evolve as winners Divinity School Professor Frymer-Kensky looks at roles of women in religion throughout history Gene therapy boosts chemo treatment Language grants can lead students to Cambridge, Yemen . . . President appoints Ombudspersons Ismagilov named 2002 Searle Scholar Graduate students in physical sciences receive 11th Annual Sugarman Awards for their research New lectureship created in University’s Institute for Biophysical Dynamics APS elects David Raup, Jerome Friedman New Venture Challenge winners announced PHOTO: Generous graduates Howard Hughes Medical Institute provides grant to fund College program New Registrar comes to University from Duke Research may aid in rapid diagnosis, treatment of AMKL Astronomy & Astrophysics honors graduate students OBITUARY: Bowman Anderson, 1908–2002 OBITUARY: Ferdinand Kramer, Life Trustee, dies at 100 OBITUARY: George Ranney Sr., Life Trustee, dies at age 90 OBITUARY: Robert Streeter, Professor Emeritus, former Dean, 1916–2002 OBITUARY: CALENDAR: AUGUST-SEPTEMBER Highlights In the News September 26, 2002 Vol. 22, No. 1 Last house in Max Palevsky Residential Commons named to honor Graham Faculty receive DSPs, named professorships Nine scholars, researchers join University’s faculty Astronomers receive $16.6 million to continue scrutiny of dark energy Tragedy survey shows some recovering more slowly Researchers define infants’ quantitative abilities, find flaws in earlier research on development Klass appointed Dean of Students in University, succeeding Marshak Entrepreneur, Alumnus Polsky to give GSB $7 million gift Exhibition shows Lewellyn’s unique view of University from a time long past International House plans schedule of artistic performances, lectures Fermi Institute’s 56th Compton Lecture Series to tackle science of exotic, extreme universe In the News Mary Wolkonsky, Life Trustee, supported women’s roles Grene, helped found Committee on Social Thought, dies at 89 Meteorologist Fultz pioneered circulation models PHOTO: From Remembrance to Hope PHOTO: Taking Shape September-October Highlights October 10, 2002 Vol. 22, No. 2 Chemists synthesize molecular p-n junction University, Argonne researchers acknowledged for technologies GSB, Humanities Division to share $10 million gift from Neubauer Foundation An explorer feels right at home defining new agenda for Oriental Institute DASI grows into new fields of observation after latest results Book of translations reveals intellectualism of England’s powerful Queen Elizabeth I UCSC pilot program boosts male volunteerism in, beyond Hyde Park Former University Research Associate wins physics Nobel Data from new research center at NORC to aid education reforms, improvements Sahlins, colleagues rescue pamphlet press, revive it as Prickly Paradigm Press Turkevich, 1916–2002, studied composition of universe October 24, 2002 Vol. 22, No. 3 Safety of early marriage in Sub-Saharan Africa is a faulty presumption Simulation of cities to be applied to data on ancient Mesopotamia International sex survey shows women do not experience age-related sexual dysfunction Scientists to further explore nanohybrid structures Randel addresses issues of free speech, intellectual discourse on campus Eckhart Consulting has some advice for other RSOs First Summer Arts Fellowship projects are taking shape Economic policy adviser DeLeire speaks of experience in Washington Memorial service planned for former sociology professor Forensic pathologist, human rights activist Kirschner, 1940-2002 November 7, 2002 Vol. 22, No. 4 British Computer Society to present medal to Foster Conference will honor Friedman’s economics Berlin’s social work theory garners prize Sunstein offers system of risk regulation for society’s fears Researchers study incarcerated mothers’ prospects New Lucky Strike bowling alley on campus set to open Nov. 15 University Board of Trustees elects GSB alumna to serve as trustee Activist Fellows Roundtable Chicago Society forums encourage interaction Mathachievement challenges teachers to try new approaches Nov. 12 Shapey tribute concert will feature his ‘Songs of Life’ In the News November Highlights Reich, other University athletes earn titles, top rankings in polls Wegener, who helped found New Collegiate Division, dies at 81 November 21, 2002 Vol. 22, No. 5 Researchers discover environment influences children’s ability to form, comprehend complex sentences Flash Center building simulation computer code, validating results Feldman, scholar of opera seria, garners Dent Medal Two astrophysicists appointed to Argonne Lab, Flash Center Morris to receive first James Zacharias Award Hip-hop like an Egyptian: High school students translate O. I. cultural studies into urban art From Tamatave, Madagascar, to Chicago–scholar’s arduous journey leads to safety at University Purim-inspired pancakes vs. pastries debate returns Tuesday Provost, President make clear University’s stance on civil discourse, debate Max Palevsky Residential Commons receives award from Chicago Athenaeum Rockefeller shares Memoirs at I-House On the occasion of his 90th birthday Accolades November-December Highlights In the News December 5, 2002 Vol. 22, No. 6 Indian unity, diversity play out in historical debate over language Professors in Physics, in Chemistry elected to American Physical Society Materials research center gets renewal grant of $14.4 million Fitzpatrick one of five distinguished scholars to receive Mellon grant Early applications in College increase nearly 25 percent Specialist in epidemiology appointed as Chairman, Professor of Family Medicine University CSI donates ‘first books’ Graham School, UHRM offer benefits-eligible employees free tuition for job-related courses “Hospitalists,” a new medical specialty, reduce mortality, cut costs, study shows Ground is officially broken for IRB Magill to lead Laboratory Schools IN MEMORIAM Michel to set priorities for student life as new Associate Dean in the College Revels to return Jan. 23, 24, with Cabaret production Doctoral student wins Romer, others honored With winter comes ice skating on the Midway Weather plan allows for closings, class cancellations Latke or hamentash? IN THE NEWS Comptroller’s Office to reduce operations during holidays CTA extends route to improve service at Metra stations December-January Highlights

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