News from across Johns Hopkins No. 155; June 2014
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Rabbi Aaron D. Panken, PhD, Engr ’85, to become the 12th President of Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion

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A Cinema of Poetry: Aesthetics of the Italian Art Film
Joseph Luzzi
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An Evening in Paris
June 26
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Alumni Happy Hour with Andy Enfield, A&S ’91, Men’s Basketball Head Coach at USC
June 29

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The Johns Hopkins Water Institute, formed last year to tackle what is becoming a global water crisis, wants you to value the H20 you use. Every last drop of it.
grad robes with hashtag ‘Shocking’ shirt could save lives
The assignment was to design a "shocking" shirt, one that patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest would actually wear. A defibrillator vest designed by engineering students is garnering attention – and awards.
grad robes with hashtag Chasing the origins of the universe
How did it all begin? That’s the fundamental question a team of astrophysicists hopes to shed light on. They’re building a time machine – actually a new telescope – to discover the past.
johns hopkins hospital Bacteria for babies?
Newborns exposed to rodent and pet dander and who play in the dirt may have lower allergy and asthma risks, according to scientists at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.
johns hopkins hospital Creating human bridges
Three world-class scholars will join the university next month as Bloomberg Distinguished Professors, linking schools and disciplines to make new discoveries and solve complex problems.
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Campaign News
‘New big dreams’ for Berman Institute
The university’s Berman Institute of Bioethics marks a milestone with a new gift from Andreas Dracopoulos that, its director says, will allow it to "establish new big dreams and new big hopes."
How is your dean improving your school?
In a new series of videos, hear firsthand from our deans about their ideas, campaign goals, and fierce determination to move their schools, and Johns Hopkins, forward.
artwork of people planting trees Get in on the action
Put your ideals and energy to work in Hong Kong. Be part of Johns Hopkins in Action this weekend as we partner with Ocean Recovery Alliance to improve our ocean environment.
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