News from across Johns Hopkins No. 163; March 2015
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Daniel Weiss, A&S ’82, ’92 (Masters, PhD), and former Krieger School of Arts and Sciences dean, has been named the next president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Designing the New American University
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Try Something New

March 21
Networking Mixer and Lacrosse Game Watch
Hopkins vs. Virginia

1:00 p.m.
The Garage
Los Angeles

April 17
Society of Black Alumni (SOBA) Reception
6 p.m. — 8 p.m.

Sponsored by the Center for Africana Studies

It’s All About the Arts, Hon!
8 p.m.
Shriver Hall Auditorium
Presented by the Arts, Entertainment, Media and Entrepreneurship Affinity Group

April 18
Amazing Hopkins Alumni: Up Close and Personal
10 a.m. — 11 a.m.
Gilman Hall, Room 50
Presented by GeeksRock! Affinity Group

JHU Pride Reception
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Office of LGBTQ Life

May 2
Johns Hopkins in Action: Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

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Johns Hopkins School of Public Health Public Health, Education No. 1 again
U.S. News’ survey ranks the Bloomberg School of Public Health first for the 21st year and Education first for the second year, with medicine, nursing, and biomedical engineering among the best.
Ron Daniels and Thomas Dolby 2020: Where do you want Hopkins to be?
Ten goals. Five years. The president’s 10x20 report details his vision for Hopkins by 2020, including stories of progress from our focus on revitalizing the arts to investing in innovation.
Johns Hopkins cupcakes Happy 139th birthday!
Hundreds of students and young alumni joined Vice Provost for Student Affairs Kevin Schollenberger and @JHAA_President Jay Lenrow, A&S, ’73, in celebrating the university’s birthday.
reading skills Yes, you can pick the frames
Could easily treated vision problems be the cause of poor reading skills for some kids in disadvantaged communities? Bob and Diane Levy help Wilmer Eye Institute-School of Education researchers find out.
jhu step up Students Step Up
Step Up Week, a time to celebrate the ways philanthropy enriches the student experience, kicks off April 12, with daily events leading up to Alumni Weekend.
hopkins retro Help Hopkins make history
Delve into the university’s past, learn more about the events, forces, and people that turned a remarkable idea into an extraordinary institution, and contribute your own memories.
jhu nursing rising to the challenge Get your dean’s perspective
In our video series, School of Nursing Dean Patricia Davidson speaks about her ideas, campaign goals, and fierce determination to drive her school, and Johns Hopkins, forward.
alumni weekend 2015 Returning to reunite
Register before April 10 to get an Early Jay discount for Alumni Weekend. After midnight, prices increase $10 per person per event. Invite your friends and make this year’s festivities legendary.
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As a member of the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association, you could receive special savings on Liberty Mutual auto and home insurance. Liberty Mutual offers personalized coverage, multi-car and multi-policy discounts, 24-hour claims assistance, and more. Visit their website for a free quote.
The Johns Hopkins Alumni Association receives financial support for allowing Liberty Mutual to offer this auto and home insurance program. Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify. Please consult a Liberty Mutual sales representative for additional information.

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