News from across Johns Hopkins No. 159; November 2014
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Gettysburg got them thinking as never before
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Are you up for changing the world? Learn how by watching the SAIS Gettysburg video

Alumnus of Note
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Greg Asbed, SAIS ’90, received the 2014 Global Citizenship Award for Leadership in Civil Society for his organization’s achievements in corporate social responsibility, community organizing, and sustainable food.

A Great Read
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Improving Your Memory: How to Remember What You’re Starting to Forget
Janet Fogler and Lynn Stern
Johns Hopkins University Press

Try Something New
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Holiday Parties and Events


Affinity Events
Check out the diversity of groups and programs and join us in the New Year


Travel The World
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Johns Hopkins Ski Trips

Killington, Vermont
January 16 — 19, 2015

Park City, Utah
March 3 — 8, 2015

Calendars
Alumni Association Events
Rising to the Challenge Events
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Top News
logan endow And then Ebola happened
Logan Endow went to Liberia to follow a calling. And then Ebola happened. This School of Education student not only stayed, he risked his life to help others.
Learn More >>
Learn How You Can Help >>
adam riess Breakthrough Prize
"Dark energy" expert, Nobel laureate, and Barber Professor of Physics and Astronomy Adam Riess has a new title: Breakthrough Prize winner.
metastasis device Up-close look at metastasis
Andrew Wong, a materials science and engineering doctoral student, has invented a device to give cancer researchers an unprecedented microscopic look at the complex way that tumor cells spread through the body.
marlene kanmogne The Mind Wanderer
Marlene Kanmogne had a dream where she could change what was happening around her by thinking about it. For four years, she transcribed her ongoing dream — and now she’s released her first novel.

Choke science >>

Are retail stores dead? >>

See more stories like these on our webpage and The Hub.

Alumni News
terri mcbride and jay lenrow New Alumni Association leadership
During Leadership Weekend, Alumni Association President Terri McBride, SAIS ’99, passed the gavel to Jay Lenrow, A&S, ’73. His goal is to inform, involve, and invest in his fellow alumni — all 193,000.
amazon logo Shop, support — and spread the word
Shop amazon.com through the Alumni Association’s portal, and the Alumni Association will receive a small portion of the proceeds from your purchase. Anyone can use the link, so spread the word.
johns hopkins license tags Show pride on your ride
Located in Delaware or Maryland? Find out how you can order the new Johns Hopkins University license tags.
johns hopkins bank of america card Cash in your pocket
Earn more cash back for the things you buy most with the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association BankAmericard Cash Rewards™ Visa Signature® credit card. The Johns Hopkins Alumni Association receives financial support for allowing Bank of America to offer this credit card program.
See more stories like these on the Alumni Association website.
Campaign News
jasmine hogan "Playing" it forward at Peabody
A scholarship created by trustee and alumna Taylor Hanex enabled Jasmine Hogan to continue her studies after her father died. The award-winning harpist is now "playing" this generosity forward through community outreach.
Spurring health promotion
A gift from Sidney and Helaine Lerner will allow the Bloomberg School of Public Health to explore innovative ways to share knowledge in health promotion and advocacy — and promote healthy behavioral change.

A shared legacy >>

Campaign at work, in our own backyard >>

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