JHUpdate February 2014

News from across Johns Hopkins

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No. 151; February 2014

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Alumnus of Note

Mark S. Schlissel, MD, PhD, (Med ’83, ’86) has been named the 14th president of the University of Michigan.

A Great Read

Native Memoirs from the War of 1812
Carl Benn
Johns Hopkins University Press

Try Something New
February 19

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and writers from ‘The Onion’ headline the Foreign Affairs Symposium.
Free and open to the public.

February 20

We’re bringing the party to cities nationwide to celebrate the University’s 138th birthday. Join us for Commemoration Day — register today.

Travel The World
June 29 - July 13, 2014

Family Adventure to South Africa and Victoria Falls

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Top News
	Lack of sight heightens hearing Ray had it. Stevie does too — those super hearing powers blind musicians seem to possess. Scientists didn’t fully understand how this happened, or how they might use the effect to restore hearing, until now.
	Bicycle built for grain Our students are traveling the globe through an innovative program funded by the President’s Office that matches their engineering acumen with challenges in the developing world.
	No clowning around Juggling may shed light on how our senses help us run — a finding that may aid in the treatment of neurological diseases and could lead to prosthetic limbs and robots that move more efficiently.
	Working (triple) overtime Brandon Benn’s goal 59 seconds into the third sudden-death overtime lifted the Blue Jays to a 10-9 win against Ohio State in the men’s lacrosse team season opener. #GoHop

Alumni News

	It’s about the team Alumni Weekend is right around the corner. Draft your ultimate Fantasy Reunion Dream Team for a chance to win an Apple iPad, tickets to your class dinner, Hopkins swag, and more.
	It’s about the pride Support the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association while earning cash back with the BankAmericard Cash Rewards Visa Signature credit card. The Johns Hopkins Alumni Association receives financial support from Bank of America for offering this credit card program.
It’s about the community Alumni Affinity Groups like Women in Business New York help members pursue their passions and build the Hopkins community all around the world. Help us do more for you — make your tax-deductible gift today.

Rising to the Challenge
	Gifts support a passion for research Gifts to the Sheridan Libraries enable Abigail Sia, A&S Class of 2015, to discover a passion for research — and a letter penned by Jefferson to Washington. Tune in tonight (Feb. 18) to discuss how our libraries are transforming the humanities in the digital age.
Philly alums, we need your help This Saturday (Feb.22), help put our campaign priorities to work with Johns Hopkins in Action. At the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, we’ll cook and serve meals for families whose children receive care at local hospitals. Be there!

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