Online Archive: 2005

Jan. 6, 2005 Vol. 24, No. 7 Human cognitive abilities resulted from intense evolutionary selection, says Lahn Gossett's studies on Italian opera garner $1.5 million grant Elshtain to deliver Gifford Lectures Arkansas uses Chicago’s South Shore Bank model for development project University to honor King: Full week of activities planned Chemist simplifies process for calculating electronic properties of molecules Alumni in academe become 'professors on call' for Chicago students pursuing professional teaching careers Theologian says principles of economic exchange are part of basic Christian story University community members safe after tsunami hit Asia, work with organizations to bring relief Huggins Lectures will focus on aspects of prostate cancer Saller addresses campus parking crunch, suggests solutions Photo: Step-by-step process Obituary: Gilkey, interpreted Niebuhr, Tillich, wrote on religion and science January Highlights In the News On the Air Jan. 20, 2005 Vol. 24, No. 8 Dauphas validates ancient rocks’ origin, gives hope for finding clues to earliest life University, other city educational institutions form consortium to transform proteomics field New IRB is built to meet needs of 21st-century research teams University plans to lead second charter school to success American Philosophical Society elects Steiner Q&A with Renee Carder and Thomas Rosenbaum Oriental Institute to feature ancient, global society in new exhibition: Empires in the Fertile Crescent Enhancing Assets: Dean leads division in assisting Chicago’s South Side arts groups Grants to Cohen, center support new research on race, politics and culture Photo: Alumni talk their walk at Taking the Next Step Obituary: Howard Moltz, pioneer in study of maternal behavior In Memoriam: Langdon Gilkey January-February Highlights In the News Accolades Feb. 3, 2005 Vol. 24, No. 9 Researchers anticipate possibilities for RIA’s ‘big science’ projects Gift of Graham estate will support innovative liberal arts teaching Named chairs, DSPs given to 13 scholars on faculty Consortium study shows graduation rates overrepresented U.S. Department of Defense funds five breast cancer research projects at Chicago GSB relocates its European campus Klass to address support of student life at next town hall presentation ‘Rocket scientists of Wall Street’ often follow a career path through math Exchange of ideas furthered with Internet’s broad reach via Web blogs Miller re-examines agency, love in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales NKO Charter School students making scholastic strides as school expands College, NSIT develop a more user-friendly portal to information Device aids researchers in measuring medical personnel’s CPR application Clinics serve travelers How doctors respond when patients choose prayer over treatment Bozeman-Evans cultivated UCSC’s commitment to community service Photo: Communicating to the community Photo: Alumnus invests in College’s Blue Chips Photo: Midway through Winter Photo: Entrepreneur Comer gives children very special get-well gift Obituary: Alumna Sontag remembered for her critical analyses February Highlights In the News Accolades Feb. 17, 2005 Vol. 24, No. 10 Gesture offers ‘second approach to problem at hand’ in math classes Psychologist studies how the changes in daylight affect mood Fourth-year planned Burma trip to study economic ills, social problems Scholars to examine language, power it gains in evolution from spoken to written Deavere Smith to serve as first Presidential Fellow in the Arts Alumni providing gifts that extend their interests, support students McNally to direct new cardiovascular institute Future IRB makes an appearance in Chapter 18 of alumnus’ new thriller Art imitates art: Reproductive prints took museum to public Obituary: Hill, 94, gave many students first taste of humanities February-March Highlights In the News March 3, 2005 Vol. 24, No. 11 Diversified connections Students top Peace Corps’ volunteer rolls, serve across the globe First conference on hip-hop culture will assess how that culture portrays women College Fulbright scholars carry on teaching, research tradition Despite proposed budget, scientists keep RIA on wish list Kidwell sets fossil record straight on humble marine bivalves Scholars to delve into mystery of ‘the spirit within,’ search for origin Astronomers interpret Hubble images in same majestic light as early painters of America’s western landscapes Andrei Rublev: The study of a visually stunning movie, depicting that which cannot be filmed Accolades March Highlights In the News March 17, 2005 Vol. 24, No. 12 Rosner named Director of Argonne Scientists will observe 300 million ancient galaxies to measure mysterious dark energy Carnegie Corp. names Randel one of three academic leaders Family of late art dealer donates $3 million to Social Thought Enriched environment reduced Alzheimer’s dangerous peptides in mice Funding available for collaborative research between Argonne, University ‘ . . . X squared, Y squared, H2SO4, Who for? What for?’ . . . The Maroons and a Model U.N. ‘Triple Crown’ Chicago’s Divinity School students learn practical, intellectual skills, training for life of public ministry Four on Chicago faculty named Sloan Foundation fellows Gateway to Chicago’s College has new home on Main Quad Architect chosen for new residential complex has design experience in campus facilities Obituary: Adjunct Professor Raskin created Apple’s Macintosh Photos: Maroon women receive accolades on court March Highlights In the News March 31, 2005 Vol. 24, No. 13 Physicists determine air gives liquids their splash Richards’ lecture will explain why some judgments historians make are inevitable Soros Fellow to continue reform work in Cambodia Pathologist and chemist join HHMI investigators Science Policy Council at Argonne will improve scientific collaboration New director brings 20 years of experience to Smart Museum of Art Veteran director managing I-House SPCO to bring orchestral expertise to University students during residency Graphic novelist will engage in discussion of his varied literary talents, from comics to novels Digital reconstruction could resurrect original vision of ancient artists, craftsmen Center for Art of East Asia leads project to create 3-D digital renderings of scrolls Obituary: Lathrop, radiologist, innovator in nuclear medicine Photos: Up on the roof March-April Highlights In the News April 14, 2005 Vol. 24, No. 14 Michael Dawson returning to the University faculty Third-years named Truman Scholars Analyses pinpoint origin of asteroid's fatal fireball Cacioppo directing study on health benefits derived from spiritual beliefs Latino law students’ group boosts recruitment, ‘Excellence’ SSA conference, lecture to honor research contributions of Cafferty Actor, activist Olmos to speak at Chavez event Earth-friendly activities begin Friday ‘Ions are the currency of the cellular world:’ What controls ion flow inside cells also controls outside flow I-House will close for additional renovations Board of Trustees approves tuition increase Mikvas to receive 2005 Humanities Award ‘Queer Islands?’ symposium to offer opportunity to discuss gay, lesbian life in Caribbean literature Prehistoric jawbone reveals evolution repeating itself Compton lectures to tell story of galaxy formation Letter describes official efforts to end recent neighborhood crime Obituary: Obituary: Nobel laureate, 30-year faculty member Bellow dies at 89 April Highlights In the News April 28, 2005 Vol. 24, No. 15 Study shows women of African ancestry diagnosed with more virulent form of breast cancer University space probe instrument records particle hits near Enceladus Divinity School awaits summer arrival of Sells, expert on Islamic studies Center will share findings of breast cancer study with South Side participants Olin Center offers last conference on ‘Empire and Liberty’ Conference honors Yu Chicago Convenes to celebrate supporters Court Theatre celebrates 50 years of producing fresh, textured interpretations of classic plays Gnoetry creates powerful poetic language of human and machine ¡Viva el mariachi! Student fine-tunes his band, Mariachi Fenix Life Trustee Musser Lloyd served 30 years on board Mac Lane, 95, helped transform 20th-century mathematics In the News April-May Highlights May 12, 2005 Vol. 24, No. 16 New scholarship challenge, campaign progress announced at Chicago Convenes Three faculty members receive Guggenheim fellowships for research Michael’s demographic research wins Lapham honor Research shows pre-’90s progress in narrowing achievement gap has stalled Ancient sites in Tunisia, Rome inspire ‘Death, Burial and the Gods’ conference Symposium to address low numbers of women in science fields The Humanities’ new space in Walker reflects interdisciplinarity of its work Rosengarten to serve second term as Divinity School Dean Saturday Seminars’ May 14 program to feature Abbott scientists Book explores what works when balancing work, family Accolades In the News May Highlights May 26, 2005 Vol. 24, No. 17 Five faculty members elected as fellows of American academy Hall’s Hellenicity wins Press’ Laing Prize Members of alumni community will be recognized for service Gates Foundation supports University’s urban education goals Raudenbush to chair new Committee on Education Rice, Straus to receive Maclean Pulmonary specialist Garcia joins faculty as Chairman of Department of Medicine Vázquez named OMSA director The Llewellyn John & Harriet Manchester Quantrell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching The Wayne C. Booth Graduate Student Prize for Excellence in Teaching Meetings to gather feedback on South campus plans Senior Week festivities include new excursions Obituary: Kruskal, 85, helped introduce statistical methods to public policy issues Obituary: Recently appointed Stella Raudenbush, 59 In the News May-June Highlights June 9, 2005 Vol. 24, No. 18 Cohen to deliver Convocation speech University to expand library collections to prepare next generations of scholars 2005 Faculty Awards for Excellence in Graduate Teaching Dimons give $1 million to SSA for urban school reform programs University will confer honorary degrees on three scholars Nelson to succeed West as Director of the Center for Gender Studies Former Lincoln Park Zoo executive to direct Alumni Association Stein to manage University investments Regenstein assistant Edwards receives 2005 Richman award Graduate students garner fellowships, scholarships Undergraduates receive academic grants, awards Graduate students receive 28 Fulbright-Hays fellowships Plans for West campus expansion are underway ‘Migrating to the Movies:’ Stewart’s new book shows how early cinema helped create black history Research team further explores exotic Fermion superfluid Medical student, who gives new meaning to ‘multidisciplinary,’ wins 2005 Collegiate Road Cycling National Championship Supreme Court Review reigns supreme among legal journals Fields of learning theory, machine learning grow together at University Graduate Teaching Awards in the Professional Schools Three graduate students recognized for teaching Students honored as leaders for service to campus, community Obituary: Philosopher Ricoeur advocated humane values in face of injustice Photo: CUIP fosters tech-savvy students In the News June-July Highlights July 14, 2005 Vol. 24, No. 19 Alper succeeds Jannotta in leading Chicago Initiative University board elects new Trustees King of Jordan inaugurates Harris lectures Survey on physicians’ religious beliefs shows majority faithful ‘Einstein’s Revolutions’ honors scientist’s legacy Snyder to serve second term as GSB Dean Leading diabetes researchers will participate in symposium that honors Steiner Islamic studies programs thrive at University, as interest in Islam grows Former Dean Marsh to lead School of Social Service Administration again Jewish, Protestant leaders develop a dialogue to discuss Israeli-Palestinian conflict Summer institute energizes professors’ teaching of Islam’s role in world history Rich intellectual adventures of ‘A Cubed’ published Conference on Assyriology to draw 300 scholars Obituary: Annette Martin Cronin directed Special Events, organized Chicago’s first Humanities Open House Photo: Advancing patient care Accolades In the News July-August Highlights August 18, 2005 Vol. 24, No. 20 President Randel to lead Mellon Foundation after sixth, final year at Chicago After merging resources, chemist, retina surgeon see melanin’s value in new light Farewell to a publishing giant Argonne scientists, alumnus win honors Divinity School alumna returns to serve as new Dean of Students Levmore to serve second five-year term as Dean of the Law School New Court director will work to raise theater’s profile nationally Behnke to talk on how University’s story is told University study challenges a conventional theory in evolution Physics doctoral student meets Nobel laureates at yearly gathering Students prepare for teaching careers, studying methods, others’ philosophies The Birth of Improv: After 50 years, The Compass returns to the stage Obituary: Harper, 89, had developed diagnostic tools in radiology Accolades In the News August-September Highlights September 22, 2005 Vol. 25, No. 1 Murphy, Olopade receive MacArthur ‘genius’ grants Lahn’s analysis of genes indicates human brain continues to evolve Professorships of distinction go to 19 members of faculty Twelve scholars join faculty University to receive $48 million to operate TeraGrid Committee becomes Department of Human Development Friends, family to honor life, legacy of author, teacher Saul Bellow Holgate steps up to senior post, Schiller steps in as new VP for Development, Alumni Relations Committees convening for presidential search Shultz, faculty discuss oil dependence at GSB London Center opening event Town hall meeting gives residents of Woodlawn opportunity to voice ideas on future neighboring residence hall University’s alumni ‘ambassadors’ gather with leaders of institution for inaugural Chicago Leadership Caucus Sending some relief: University-wide efforts offer help to Katrina’s survivors on Gulf Coast Registrar simplifies its transcript ordering process with one-time fee AgentCell simulation allows for study on three biological levels Photo: Farewell to a popular perch on campus Photo: Davis garden dedicated In the News September-October Highlights October 6, 2005 Vol. 25, No. 2 University, HHMI join forces to train graduate students in biosciences Warren will serve in newly created Deputy Provost post Humanities Open House provides opportunity to investigate achievements of the human mind Urban schools benefit from $5 million in MacArthur grant funding University’s re-accreditation process approaching New UCSC director sees reciprocal benefits for community, University Despres, Chicago activist, honored with Benton Medal Cosmologists solving mysteries of gamma-ray bursts Sunstein judges approaches to judging on Supreme Court El Salvador’s president gives talk on trade policy Third class of athletes will join hall of fame In Memoriam: Memorial for Paul Harper scheduled Obituary: Lorie developed Chicago Approach to management education In the News October Highlights October 20, 2005 Vol. 25, No. 3 University breaks ground for new Center for Biomedical Discovery Argonne’s technologies show commercial value Conference to showcase latest research in field of evolutionary biology Theologians to take untraditional look at two theological traditions CIO Jackson to discuss the Internet at University town hall meeting Writer, producer Schamus to reflect on film career as Presidential Fellow in Arts New Collegiate Masters to carry on teaching traditions CAMEL allows archaeologists to survey ancient cities without digging in the dirt, disturbing sites Visiting geologist Mao to share Balzan Prize Documentarians return to Chicago for festival showing retrospective of their human rights films Buss examining laws connected to foster care Obituary: Hutchison, 92, was pioneer in magnetic resonance spectroscopy In the News October-November Highlights November 3, 2005 Vol. 25, No. 4 A new library survey supports expanding space for knowledge Museum director briefs soldiers, makes military mindful of Iraq’s history College alumnus becomes first-place entrepreneur Grants fund collaborations by scientists at Argonne Lab, University ‘Families at the Smart’ to reap benefits of funding Johnson shares his plans for Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture Conference to look at India’s constitutional plight Linguistics researchers reintroduce indigenous communities to ancestral languages, cultures Obituary: McQuown, 91, used both verbal, nonverbal communication of indigenous people to understand their languages, cultures Accolades In the News November Highlights November 17, 2005 Vol. 25, No. 5 Chemist Clayton wins 2004 National Medal of Science First director to lead undergraduate studies in Economics is named After heading Royal Gardens, plant scientist Crane returning to Chicago University Police investigating campus fires Faculty to open discussion on new way to study Americas Study shows urban law firms have grown, as has business litigation Teaching Week will highlight University’s essential mission with exemplary teachers Essays explore new perspectives about nature of love and erotic desire Ombudspersons will serve as mediators, liaisons for students Teacher connectedness to students may be ‘critical’ Faculty to serve up annual debate over Latkes, Hamantashen Nov. 22 JSaint Paul Chamber Orchestra moves children with music program during Chicago residency Photo: Standing room only Obituary: Beloved teacher Booth transformed study of literature Accolades In the News November-December Highlights December 1, 2005 Vol. 25, No. 6 Young scholars off to study at Oxford, Bristol Board announces political scientist, scholar Wilson will receive University’s highest honor: Alumni Medal Fossil record has valuable information that impacts environment Panelists to take cosmic adventures to public Four Chicago professors elected to the AAAS Prison time not detrimental to women's job prospects Author of Galileo’s Daughter to bring her expertise in science writing to University Little Red Schoolhouse continues its work of 25 years in a new home in Stuart Hall Mazziotti named Packard fellow Alumnus Miller receives Apker Award Bursar, Comptroller to reduce services Photos: ‘A night of exquisite absurdity’ Accolades In 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