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'Building Back Better'
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March 17, 2010- Paul Farmer, UN Special Envoy to Haiti, Addresses GlobeMed Summit
Kanatzidis Named Materials Research Society Fellow
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March 17, 2010- Less than one percent of society members receive the honor annually
Men's and Women's Basketball Set for Postseason Play
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March 16, 2010-
Chinese Facing Debt Time Bomb
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March 16, 2010-
Northwestern Law Offers Accelerated LLM Degree
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March 15, 2010- Overseas lawyers will be able to earn Masters of Law degree in only 12 weeks
Wearing of the Green and Purple
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March 15, 2010- Meet an Irishman who was a big supporter of the Purple in late 19th century
'A Day at Northwestern' to be Held April 17
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March 15, 2010- University President Morton Schapiro and Victor Goines to give keynote addresses
April 2010 Visual Arts Calendar
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March 15, 2010- Exhibitions and events at the Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art and Dittmar Gallery
A Lab of Her Own
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March 12, 2010- Leading endocrinologist offers insights, laughs about her career as researcher
Eula Biss Wins National Book Critics Circle Award
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March 12, 2010- Her essays offer a moving look at America’s complicated racial landscape
Wildcats Pursue Postseason Glory
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March 12, 2010-
The Count Is On
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March 12, 2010- More than $400 billion of yearly federal funding is at stake in the 2010 U.S. Census
April 2010 Theater/Dance Calendar
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March 10, 2010- “Air Guitar High,” “Danceworks” and “Waa-Mu” among works to be staged
Train Your Brain to Hear Better in Noise
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March 10, 2010- Lecture will explain how “brain training” can help with auditory processing
To Double the Odds of Seeing 85: Get a Move On
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March 10, 2010- When It Comes to Longevity, Exercise May Be the Most Potent Weapon Against Disease
Lira Concert to Mark Bicentennial of Chopin's Birth
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March 9, 2010- Polish arts program to include piano, vocal and instrumental pieces and new Seward work
Let the Madness Begin
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March 9, 2010- College basketball tournaments provide emotional outlet after a long winter
Myth of Post-Racial America
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March 8, 2010- Biracial novelist says America still has a long way to go
Trio Honored by American Chemical Society
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March 8, 2010- First time that chemistry faculty have received three ACS awards in same year
Dance Marathon raises more than $850,000
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March 8, 2010- Dancers' efforts benefit StandUp For Kids and Evanston Community Foundation
Revealing the Human Side of Torture Scandal
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March 6, 2010- Journalist John Conroy wrote “My Kind of Town” after covering scandal for 20 years
Bienen School Music Students to Perform at Kennedy Center March 8
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March 5, 2010- Concert to be streamed live from Washington, D.C. at 5 p.m. (CST) via the Internet
Researcher Looks at Brain Response to Familiar Voices
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March 5, 2010-
Author to Talk About "Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"
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March 4, 2010- How a poor black woman made a major but involuntary contribution to science
Ndidi Massay Talks About Minority Representation in Sports
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March 3, 2010- Attorney and journalist to present March 8 Crain Lecture
Help Define Areas of Distinction
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March 3, 2010- Strategic planning workgroup seeks proposals to help focus the University's attention and efforts
Dance Marathon 2010 to be held March 5-7
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March 3, 2010- Thirty-hour dance-a-thon to benefit homeless, at-risk youth and Evanston community
What's the Policy and Where do I Find It?
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March 3, 2010- New Web site features links to major Northwestern policies and new policy template
'The Handmaid's Tale' to be Performed at Barber Theater
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March 3, 2010- Adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel is a Masters-in-the-Making Series production
Advancing Women's Health in Illinois
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March 3, 2010- Illinois Women's Health Registry Needs More Women for Research Studies
Stating His Case
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March 3, 2010- Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich tells Northwestern he's 'innocent'
Christiane Amanpour to Speak at Commencement
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March 3, 2010- CNN chief international correspondent will deliver address at June 18 commencement
Telling the Tales That Often Go Untold
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March 2, 2010- Web site, class help immigrants from different nations share their experiences
Northwestern and the 'Living Wage' Campaign
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March 1, 2010- The University provides answers to a list of frequently asked questions
April 2010 Music Calendar
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March 1, 2010- Events include Spring Festival, Kids Fare and scholarship competitions
Dittmar Gallery to Exhibit "Spring Cloud"
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March 1, 2010- Northwestern gallery to feature installation of light play and interaction
Fifth-grade Engineers
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March 1, 2010- Science Club leads urban youth in hands-on projects and scientific fun
Healing Haiti in the Dominican Republic
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February 26, 2010- Spinal surgeon treats Haitian earthquake survivors in Santo Domingo hospital
Bienen School Students To Perform at Kennedy Center
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February 26, 2010- Concert to be streamed live from Washington, D.C. at 5 p.m. (CST) March 8 via the Internet
Center to Induct Three Into Hall of Fame
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February 26, 2010- Tammy Duckworth, Rachel Barton Pine and Ron Santo will be honored by Northwestern's Prosthetics-Orthotics Center
Twice as Many Women to be Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes
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February 26, 2010- Blood sugar levels once considered normal are not safe for baby, mother
Senior Theatre Student Creates Play Festival
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February 26, 2010- Students staging 10 winning plays in weekend event
Gestational Diabetes on the Rise
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February 26, 2010- Blood sugar levels once considered normal are not safe for baby, mother
Northwestern Greets Spring With Music Festival March 31 to April 10
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February 25, 2010- Celebration includes six concerts, a free discussion and free master classes led by top artists
Special Envoy to Haiti Paul Farmer to Speak
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February 25, 2010- Co-founder of Partners In Health to deliver GlobeMed keynote address
Four Receive Prestigious NSF Honor for Young Faculty
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February 25, 2010- National Science Foundation recognizes creative integration of research and education
Northwestern Law Ranks No. 1
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February 24, 2010- School holds top spot for percentage of graduates hired by big law firms
Planes, Putty and Physics
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February 24, 2010- Young women to experience hands-on engineering at Feb. 27 career workshop
Gift Supports 'New Way of Thinking About History'
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February 24, 2010- New Center for Historical Studies supports undergraduate, graduate research
How Can Policymakers Cope with Ambiguity?
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February 24, 2010- Paper explores the processes of making public policy decisions based on limited information
Chemist Receives Two Major Honors
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February 24, 2010- Tobin Marks honored twice at the Technical University of Munich
Law School Team Wins Trial Competition
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February 23, 2010- Northwestern Law team takes first place in regional finals of national trial competition
Toyota Faces Massive Legal Liability
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February 23, 2010-
Q&A: Is Sexual Addiction Real?
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February 23, 2010- In the wake of Tiger Woods' admissions, psychologist Richard Carroll discusses hypersexuality
Just How Jewish is Jewish History?
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February 23, 2010- Moshe Rosman to discuss issues facing Jewish scholars of Jewish history
Think Twice Before Cutting K-12 Music
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February 22, 2010- Neuroscientist to present findings linking music to everyday listening task enhancement
Master Short Story Writer Picks Fiction Contest Winners
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February 22, 2010- Distinguished Writer in Residence Stuart Dybek chose winners from more than 130 entries
Northwestern Magazine's Short Fiction Contest Winners
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February 22, 2010- Cristina Henríquez (WCAS99) of Chicago took first place for her short story, "The Invitation."
First Place Entry in Northwestern Magazine Fiction Contest
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February 22, 2010-
Follow the Money
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February 19, 2010- Students win first place for video showing how dollar bills move around the country
Physicist and Economist Named Sloan Fellows
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February 19, 2010- Brian Odom and Giorgio Primiceri honored as outstanding early career researchers
Check Out These Covers
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February 19, 2010- Northwestern research images garner attention in Washington, D.C.
Roberts to Deliver Black History Month Keynote Speech
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February 18, 2010- Chairman and CEO of a $900 million empire to speak Feb. 23 at Norris University Center
March 2010 Visual Arts Calendar
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February 18, 2010-
Designer of High-Performance Steel Honored
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February 18, 2010-
Burgwell Howard Named Dean of Students
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Obituary: Ian R. Macneil
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February 17, 2010- Professor Emeritus was a leader in contract law and headed one of Scotland’s oldest clans
Big Win Indoors for Women's Tennis
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February 17, 2010- Wildcats take second straight ITA Indoor Team championship
Northwestern Circle Scholarship Available to Staff
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February 17, 2010- Applications are due by March 1 and are available online
Surface Science Goes Inorganic
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February 17, 2010- Powerful concept offers new approach to understanding surfaces of materials
Burgwell Howard Named Dean of Students
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February 17, 2010- Brings experience in student affairs at other institutions and strong understanding of Northwestern
Scholarship Made Available to Staff Members
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February 17, 2010- Applications are due by March 1 and are available online
Jay Alan Yim Commissioned by the New York Philharmonic
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February 16, 2010- Northwestern University music professor to write piano concerto for Dec. 16 debut
Chicago Physicians Get Aid to Use Electronic Health Records
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February 16, 2010- Effort will boost quality, safety of health care in underserved communities
The Carbon Cycle Before Humans
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February 16, 2010- Two studies provide clearer picture of how carbon cycle was dramatically affected long ago
Twitter Not All That Popular Among Teens
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February 16, 2010- According to new data, only 8 percent of online teenagers use Twitter
Jay Alan Yim Commissioned by NY Philharmonic
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February 16, 2010- Professor of the Bienen School of Music will write a piano concerto for Dec. 16 debut
Physicians Get Aid for Electronic Records
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February 16, 2010- Effort will boost quality, safety of health care in underserved communities
Northwestern a Peace Corps Leader for Tenth Year
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February 15, 2010- Peace Corps recruiting on campus Feb. 22 and April 5
'The Who's Tommy' to be Performed at Northwestern Feb. 18 to March 7
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February 15, 2010- Pete Townshend’s rock opera to be staged at Josephine Louis Theater on Evanston campus
Filmmaker Steve James, Writer Kotlowitz Discuss Where Arts Meet
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February 15, 2010- Kotlowitz and James talk about the intersections of film and prose
Myth of Post-Racial America is Topic of Leon Forrest Lecture
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February 15, 2010- Biracial author Danzy Senna to discuss issues of race, identity and gender
Northwestern a Peace Corps Leader for 10th Year
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February 15, 2010- Peace Corps recruiting on campus Feb. 22 and April 5
The Who's 'Tommy' Hits the Stage
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February 15, 2010- Pete Townshend’s rock opera staged at Josephine Louis Theater
Eula Biss Named Finalist for National Book Critics Circle Award
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February 12, 2010- Northwestern artist in residence nominated for her 2009 collection of essays.
What's Love Got to Do With It?
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February 12, 2010- Using speed dating, psychologist Eli Finkel delves into what attracts us to one and other
Mark Hersam Receives Outstanding Young Investigator Award
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February 11, 2010- McCormick School professor third from Northwestern to receive honor
Bronfman Awarded $50,000 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance
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February 11, 2010- Honor includes Northwestern University Bienen School of Music residency and public recital
March 2010 Theatre Calendar
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February 11, 2010- “The Who’s Tommy” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” to be staged
Out in the Cold
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February 11, 2010- Winter Olympics struggle to compete in a crowded sports world
New Clue Why Autistic People Don't Want Hugs
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February 11, 2010- Scientists find sensory cortex develops late in fragile X syndrome defect
Yefim Bronfman Awarded Piano Prize
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February 11, 2010- Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance includes residency and public recital
March 2010 Film Calendar
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February 10, 2010- Block Cinema to screen teen and Bloomsbury films, documentaries and more
Research Team 'Virtualizes' Supercomputer
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February 10, 2010- Study on virtualization of parallel supercomputing systems is largest of its kind.
March 2010 Music Calendar
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February 10, 2010- Events include faculty recitals and piano, early music, Kids Fare, jazz and choral programs
One of 11 Honored by Department of Defense
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February 10, 2010- Monica Olvera de la Cruz named NSSEFF fellow
Professor Studies AIDS and Poor Women
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February 10, 2010-
Update on University Strategic Planning
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February 9, 2010- Provost Daniel Linzer provides update on framework and work groups