Online Archive: 2008

Jan. 10, 2008 Vol. 27, No. 7 Web Update (Jan. 15): University signs lease with Treasure Island to fill former Co-op space Web Update (Jan. 11): University dedicates new Reva and David Logan Center for Creative and Performing Arts New detector will improve method for gathering data on cosmic rays Loretta Ross headlines Chicago's King events as memorial speaker New charter school named for Carter Woodson Odyssey, Early Action get credit for increase in applications Lincoln connects Achaemenian Persia to events at Abu Ghraib Goldsby mines literary repository, 'reading history out of texts' to write about America's history of lynching Immune system focus of Huggins series Music faculty members garner prizes Rosenbaum creates two new Deputy Provost positions: Cohen, Norman will address graduate education, arts AMS honors Kenig for work in field of analysis with Bôcher Prize Scientists merge mammalian cells from two species, creating chimera NORC, Medical Center team up for massive child health study Chicago in the News Accolades Jan. 24, 2008 Vol. 27, No. 8 University dedicates Logan center: Donors' gift will make arts center a reality Committee on Social Thought is renamed for founder, supporter Ten on faculty receive new appointments Chicago in top ranks for Peace Corps volunteers Lens search engine allows for research with fewer dead ends Getting to know 'our inner fish': Shubin reveals an evolutionary journey of the human body Conference will explore the ways music shapes religious experiences A weekend of contemporary arts: 'Adaptation,' 'Vox artisti,' DBR provide mix of arts in showcase Opine: Marshall Lindheimer Chicago in the News Feb. 7, 2008 Vol. 27, No. 9 Digital face of University evolves with new design, more storytelling As NSIT readies beta site, redesign project gets round of positive feedback 'Religion and the City' honors Marty at Chicago Marty Center has rich history Some view pets, gadgets as humanlike to cope with loneliness Police make fourth arrest in Amadou Cisse murder case College applications up 20 percent from 2007 Alumnus Crovitz to speak Monday as Marjorie Kovler Visiting Fellow Paleontologists add to fossil record, prize-winning record Library's acquisition reunites two manuscripts once bound together Chicago linguists get world-class research lab named for Landahl Accolades Chicago in the News Feb. 21, 2008 Vol. 27, No. 10 Sereno, team unearth two Cretaceous carnivores Students, faculty utilize Darfur Action, Education Fund Tolerance of cold climates adds risk of metabolic syndrome Peirce to visit campus to promote new film At DOVA workshop, Tiravanija shares his artistic vision: ‘Art is made from life’ Zimmer, other leaders advocate for basic science research funding Prepping the pipes for their new ‘magnificent’ sound Resident ensemble eighth blackbird wins at Grammy Awards Medical students earn REMEDY award for public service Accolades Chicago in the News Obituary Mar. 6, 2008 Vol. 27, No. 11 Chicago Historical Society to honor Gray for career of distinction in education Biancalana will study drug development with Churchill scholarship University opens new multicultural center, celebrating Chicago’s diversity Graduate School of Business will build larger facility in Singapore Scholars will explore conflicts between tribal, national allegiances Sefton to pursue studies in zoology at Cambridge as Gates Cambridge scholar Initiative connects Chicago residents to jobs at University, Medical Center Physicists explain dance marathon of wispy feature in roiling fluids Doctoral student’s piece recorded on ensemble’s Grammy-winning album University takes steps to improve graduate student life Accolades Chicago in the News Obituary Mar. 20, 2008 Vol. 27, No. 12 Cowan discovers analogy between behavior of chemical reaction networks, neural networks of brain Navigating enrollment discourages many students from pursuing aspirations Cortisol’s role in ground squirrel survival skills provides clues to human learning New Registrar Olszewski brings to post 20 years of student service experience Wiesenthal appointed University Architect New library exhibition celebrates daily, ceremonial moments in Jewish life cycle Medical, physical scientists team up to improve PET technology Human rights proponents will explore prevention, remedies for genocide Professorship endowed in Human Rights Program Emerging knowledge on sexualities of two largest minorities fuels conference to set new agenda Accolades Chicago in the News Obituary: Anne E. Carr Obituary: Herbert Thelen Apr. 3, 2008 Vol. 27, No. 13 State, federal officials to mark completion of Ricketts Laboratory Project, says its director, will ‘explain story behind successful enterprise’ O.I. marks 5-year-old ‘catastrophe’ at Baghdad museum: Illicit trade in antiquities promotes looting of unprotected repositories Compton Lecture series brings science out of laboratory American University of Beirut appoints Dorman president Astronomy professor observes opportunity to teach his class from Andes mountaintop Kitwana to lead exploration of politically mobilized youth of hip-hop generation President outlines set of strategic initiatives in letter to community Student aid helps meet tuition costs in College Scholars, practitioners to review aspects of autism at conference Chicago in the News Apr. 17, 2008 Vol. 27, No. 14 Crime Lab will seek solutions to violence Third-years receive Goldwaters Cohen shares vision of Chicago's graduate education Initiative to focus on energy use New Dean of Chapel taught medical ethics Earth Week organizers are taking sustainability practices personally Scientists simulate natural phenomena Sudduth to represent University in D.C. as Associate V.P. for Federal Relations Conference introduces South Asian hip-hop in first North American forum Conference may be viewed online Obituary: Joseph M. Williams Chicago in the News May 1, 2008 Vol. 27, No. 15 Chicago Convenes 2008 Steinem inspires students to become leaders Fellowships will further research of four scholars Conference on Augustine to honor Tracy’s Christian theology research, teachings University Press awards Gossett’s Divas and Scholars Family of former Lab Schools students provides $10 million gift CEMSE works to reverse negative trends in science, math education Rapid collisions of packed particles produce liquid state in collider, tabletop experiments Berlin gift supports scholar studying the novel Collegiate Scholars heading to top schools Metro editor will direct University News Office Former Secretary of State Albright will visit for Czech independence celebration Book aims to help international students adapt Trilobites rich in evolutionary data Chicago in the News May 15, 2008 Vol. 27, No. 16 Web Exclusive (May 15): Madeleine Albright gives Thomas Garrigue Masaryk Lecture on Democracy Mansuetos’ $25 million gift supports innovative library Design utilizes progressive approach to print storage Recollections of Regenstein inspired Mansuetos’ library gift Faculty members, lab scientists elected to two national research academies Third-year in philosophy named Beinecke scholar Faculty, alumni elected to American Philosophical Society Humanities scholars will deliver lectures, read works University purchases Harper Court to help revitalize TIF district on 53rd Hubble telescope bears his name, now stamp bears astronomer’s face NSIT redesigns Chicago Card for easier identification, access to campus buildings Victors and victims Liderazgo de la comunidad Chicago in the News May 29, 2008 Vol. 27, No. 17 President Zimmer updates University community on safety and security measures (Posted May 30) Friedman Institute created to provide forum for economists to share path-breaking work Scholars convened to create concept for institute on economics, society Milton Friedman Institute will be housed in seminary buildings 2008 Llewellyn John & Harriet Manchester Quantrell Awards Jessica Cattelino, Assistant Professor in Anthropology and the College Andreas Glaeser, Associate Professor in Sociology and the College Michael Kremer, Professor in Philosophy and the College Eric Larsen, Senior Lecturer, Biological Sciences Collegiate Division Janos Simon, Professor in Computer Science and the Physical Sciences Collegiate Division Zimmer, Becker will recommend medalists ACT prep too much, too late, study says SSA’s Grogan receives new faculty award named for Valerie Jarrett Experiments reveal cause of wrinkle-to-fold transition Fefferman to serve second term as Dean of Physical Sciences Division Mayor Daley honors Employer Assisted Housing Program Three-year odyssey of historic instruments to culminate with June 7 concert in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Harris School participates in energy policy colloquium Medical Center a leader in emergency resuscitation care Alumni Medalist Dresselhaus will speak at Reunion Convocation; other alumni to receive honors for service Divisions, Professional Schools recognize alumni contributions Norman Maclean Faculty Award to go to Fitch, Sjaastad Giving to Help campaign raises 16 percent more charitable funds Recent measurements in solar system oxygen match prediction made in 2002 by chemist Robert Clayton The Wayne C. Booth Graduate Student Prize for Excellence in Teaching Innovation in genetic variation research garners Jonathan Pritchard HHMI investigator appointment at University University to honor Argonne scientists, other employees with awards Triple Helix writers win big at international science conference DOVA Temporary to provide needed exhibition space The Pitch Top Peace Corps School ‘O’er the land of the free…’ Chicago in the News June 12, 2008 Vol. 27, No. 18 Board approves New Hospital Pavilion that promotes expansion, as field of medicine progresses Renovations at Lab will allow for growth 2008 Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching Frederick de Armas, Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities, Chair of Romance Languages & Literatures Christopher Faraone, Frank Curtis Springer and Gertrude Melcher Springer Professor in the Humanities and the College Lisa Wedeen, Professor in Political Science and the College, Chair of Political Science Michael Wichura, Associate Professor in Statistics and the College Douglas Baird, Harry A. Bigelow Distinguished Service Professor in the Law School Erik Hurst, Professor of Economics and a Neubauer Family Faculty Fellow in the GSB Raymond Ball, Sidney Davidson Professor of Accounting Sanjay Dhar, James H. Lorie Professor of Marketing Kevin Rock, Clinical Professor of Finance Chicago Studies connects students to Windy City Urban archaeology project leads students back to 1893 University to integrate education initiatives, research centers with new Urban Education Institute Harper, Stuart reading rooms to be updated as new learning center Students garner awards for University, community service University to confer five honorary doctorates at Convocation Doniger, Kaplan set to deliver addresses at 494th Convocation Nineteen in College get Fulbright fellowships College students receive awards, prizes for writing, research and graduate studies More Fulbrights to study abroad Graduate students receive awards to further academic research University to create Center for Physical, Computational Sciences NIH awards grant for language development research Historian of race, ethnic relations Gutiérrez named center director PSD honors exceptional teachers Chicago in the News July 17, 2008 Vol. 27, No. 19 Eckhardt’s $20 million gift an investment in future of science Excavation tells monumental story of Egypt’s urban development Reforms require establishing a set of standards for implementation ENH, Pritzker create academic affiliation Ebeling to further studies of Tamil with fellowship Scholarship allows alumna to take Chicago Economics training to graduate school Leon Lederman honored with Benton Medal Author Harr discusses his creative process for writing nonfiction that rivals any novel Author Harr discusses his background, creative process for writing nonfiction Deadline for juried Science in Art exhibition entries: Friday, Aug. 22 Two doctoral students design, teach, adapt courses that garner new pedagogical award Lane, Polsky join Board of Trustees Becker’s pioneering work garners 2008 Bradley Prize Fermilab celebrates new funding University’s environmental health, safety office wins top program prize Encouraging academic success Ten research proposals awarded grants under new Chicago Energy Initiative Accolades Obituary: Daniel G. Freedman Chicago in the News August 14, 2008 Vol. 27, No. 20 Chicago joins universities across the state in helping veterans pay for education Chicago Initiative surpasses its $2 billion goal, raising funds for faculty, students, infrastructure Young mathematician earns AIM fellowship There’s nothing standard about College application essay options 2008-2009 Essay Question Options Dean of Students honors staff for dedication to students Freund illuminates ‘three narrative flows in physics’ Does Internet research limit development of new ideas? Sociologist tracks journal citation trend Summer Convocation is Friday, Aug. 29 Kenneth Warren to serve additional two-year Deputy Provost term Mufwene introduces novel approach to study of language, looking at linguistic evolution New study shows children are hard-wired for empathy Students garner Fermi Institute’s Sugarman Awards Project Bamboo members work toward understanding technology’s role in scholarship of humanists Scientists at Fermilab get funding for collaborations Obituary: Sgt. Randall K. “Mac” McCarrel Obituary: Frances Thornton Stutzman Obituary: Carlos Diaz Obituary: David Stein Chicago in the News September 25, 2008 Vol. 28, No. 1 University breaks ground for new Mansueto Library Behnke leaves his mark on College, as he prepares for 2009 retirement University, South Side communities can feast on the arts with Arcopia events Faculty receive endowed chairs; first Neubauer fellows join the faculty Building a ‘medical home’ for all Distinguished scholars join Chicago’s faculty, its academic mission Former Tribune editor Lipinski to lead civic engagement Daniel to oversee Financial Strategy Bernick is one of many who supports a Chicago education Remuneration increases for graduate student teaching Ten-concert festival to celebrate visionary composer Messiaen Systems biology research funded with $18 million in grants Chicago Studies program, its companion Web site maximize students’ opportunities to engage with city University works toward excellence in sustainability UChicago 101 Obituary: Robert N. Beck Chicago in the News October 9, 2008 Vol. 28, No. 2 Nambu receives warm reception from students, colleagues at Nobel celebration Nambu shares 2008 Nobel Prize in Physics Physicist cited for discovering mechanism in subatomic physics Goldsby to bring city’s early, black literary scene out of Harlem’s shadow ‘Integrating the Life of the Mind’ Library to put Chicago’s rich history of African-American intellect on display Humanities Day provides new opportunities for discovery International students at Harris add to its dynamic environment, offer new perspectives on policy Delegation for rare isotopes facility to present proposal University continues to make safety a priority CKP helps sustain community groups through network that connects them to one another City’s humanities festival to spotlight a number of Chicago faculty members during Hyde Park Day RSO makes a big ‘SPLASH!’ High school students jump into learning from undergraduates Protestant theologian Schleiermacher heats up debate among today’s scholars Snyder to offer update on GSB initiatives Obituary: George W. Platzman Chicago in the News October 23, 2008 Vol. 28, No. 3 Renovations reflect Saarinen’s original designs for Law School Newest charter school empowers students to believe in their intellect University launches Arete to help spawn new scholarly fields Paleontology flourishes in ‘Chicago-zoic’ era Press translated Nobelist’s Mexican Dream Kenneth Dam appointed to IMF reform committee Expert on sleep disorders to serve as Pediatrics chair Alumnus resurrects ‘on-the-road’ journey of lesser-known Beat poet Tiktaalik’s internal anatomy explains evolutionary shift from water to land Author Kirn to read from work-in-progress Tuesday Study finds parents’ well-being improves with age, as they continue care for children with developmental disabilities Obituary: Nien-chu Yang Chicago in the News November 10, 2008 Vol. 28, No. 4 Booth gives $300 million gift to University A historic victory: Obama win generates more buzz on campus ‘Chemistrode’ to aid in study of biological processes SSA looks back to its beginnings, forward to future contributions Dual Career Director Brust addresses new faculty needs Chicago In:60 Seconds: A challenge to connect University, city Interfaith Thanksgiving service planned Siegler’s pioneering efforts focus of medical ethics conference Olopade joins other cancer specialists in Institute of Medicine Students provide an assist on road to the presidency Story behind Palomar documents Hale’s quest Chicago in the News November 20, 2008 Vol. 28, No. 5 Marion joins Hall of Fame of French thinkers, succeeding former Cardinal Iron Age stele reveals early evidence of belief in the soul South Side Scribblers make their mark on neighborhood schools Gardel, 2008 Packard Fellow, studies protein behaviors through models U-Mich. STRIDE group shares recruitment techniques Voicemail upgrade increases convenience, usability Scholars will use two-fold definition of science to better understand human virtue Kipper center encourages children to investigate field of archaeology New Director of Sustainability to guide University’s environmental stewardship Architects selected for Lab Schools expansion project NKO Charter School second-graders get head start on business school education Luce fellow works to add new knowledge about universe Biking adds to a healthy lifestyle, subtracts from costly commute Chicago in the News December 11, 2008 Vol. 28, No. 6 Bungum wins prestigious Marshall scholarship Scientists find correlation between rise in carbon dioxide, ocean acidity Teacher training program graduates to high school Systems biologist, geneticist make notable ‘Under 40’ lists An economic downturn impacts social services’ ability to aid poor New and improved services move Quadrangle Club into new century Barclays, Chicago Booth team up on scholarships Chicago ethnomusicologist Jackson takes a critical look at Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess Students donate time, noting one day of service only a fraction of time needed to fill food shortages Leaders in Chicago theatre teaching University’s young performance artists For history professor, finding home for photo collection was a walk in the park Comptroller reduces service for holidays Jahn creates utilitarian beauty in an award-winning chiller plant Ready, set, explode! 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