News from across Johns Hopkins No. 168; September 2015
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Not many 12-year-olds create piano scholarships.

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Mark Swift, A&S ’93, and partner Damian Shannon are writing the "Aladdin" live-action prequel.

Great Reads
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Plutocracy in America: How Increasing Inequality Destroys the Middle Class and Exploits the Poor
Ronald P. Formisano
The Johns Hopkins University Press


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September
Join Law Affinity Baltimore and Public Service Social Concern Affinity for upcoming events focused on community service and civic engagement.


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September – November
Upcoming events in Charlotte, Arkansas, Virginia Beach, Wilmington, Rochester, Alexandria, Fort Meyers, and Cambridge


November 16
Rising to the Challenge: Miami

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March 11-23, 2016
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johns hopkins campus U.S. News #10 ranking: "What a great moment for our university"
Hopkins has climbed to 10th in the publication’s annual survey, news that board chair Jeff Aronson says "… reflects the collective accomplishments and spirit of our entire community."
class of 2019 banner We're off to a banner year!
Congratulations to Esther Hong, winner of the Class of 2019 Alumni Association Banner Competition, whose winning entry was presented to President Daniels at Freshman Convocation and now hangs in the Eisenhower Library.
xprize Hopkins students take on the world
Of the seven teams left in the XPRIZE contest, all are corporate except one: Hopkins’ Team Aezon. Cheer on our students and learn how their device could save billions in medical costs.
student grants Help students make an impact locally, globally
Consider a gift to the Alumni Association and help student-led social, leadership, academic, and service activities. Discover how you can help students make an impact in Baltimore and around the world.
steve case Baltimore and university’s tech scene in the spotlight
Baltimore’s tech scene – and the university’s Technology Ventures initiative – will get some time in the spotlight later this month when AOL co-founder Steve Case brings his startup funding tour to town.
alumni day The power of community, times three
Join us for Alumni Day as part of the Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Centennial Celebration; for the School of Nursing’s Alumni Weekend; and for Homewood’s Young Alumni Weekend.
miami See how amazing Hopkins technology is enhancing a patient’s life
Meet the team developing the world’s most sophisticated bionic arm and hear the incredible story of someone who uses it. Join us Nov. 16 in Miami to see this life-changing Hopkins technology.
thank you Alumni and friends, thank you!
Thanks to your generosity, the Alumni Association can continue awarding student grants, hosting networking events, and presenting awards to outstanding faculty, alumni, and students. Your continued support is essential.
schwab and dietz Public, private partnership spurs innovation
Two new endowed professorships, created with private gifts and state funding through the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative, are spurring research in genetic medicine and water’s role in public health.
david andrews The Dean's Perspective: A Vision for Education
In our video series, David Andrews, dean of the School of Education, speaks about his campaign goals and ideas about fixing a broken education system.
odyssey catalog Learn something new, and save money
Lifelong learning courses are discounted 25 percent for alumni. Check out the Fall 2015 Odyssey Catalog and sign up today.
Additional News

President Daniels stresses need for continued investment in research >>
Young alumna Ana Bogdanovski among NCAA Woman of the Year nominees >>
See more stories like these at The Hub.

Reward yourself and help support the Alumni Association >>
Receive special savings on auto and home insurance >>
See more stories like these on the Alumni Association website.

Read any great buchs this summer? >>
Funding the next generation of science >>
See more stories like these on Rising.

 

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