JHUpdate: News from Johns Hopkins for Alumni, Parents, and Friends
Stories for alumni, parents, and friends Forward
 No. 200; November 2018
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A decade of dedication
More than 1,000 students, faculty, and staff fanned out across Baltimore as part of the 10th annual President’s Day of Service.
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Johns Hopkins ranked 12th among world universities
Ten Hopkins academic programs also ranked among the world’s top 20 in the annual U.S. News & World Report list of Best Global Universities.
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Rising to the Challenge campaign draws to a historic close
Gifts from more than 279,000 people — including thousands of alumni and parents — will help Johns Hopkins greatly enhance support for students, faculty, researchers, and clinicians.
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What does a campaign really mean for our campuses?

Support from Rising to the Challenge donors is helping people across Hopkins tackle challenges large and small, in Baltimore and around the world.
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Alumni Awards nominations open through Dec. 1

Know of a fellow alum who’s enjoyed a recent achievement? Want to honor a professor who impacted your life? Submit their names today.
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The accidental entrepreneur

Alex Mathews, Engr ’18, had his sights on medical school when a collaboration with a fellow student blossomed into a booming startup.
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Save the Date for #GIVETUEHOPKINS

On Tuesday, Nov. 27, join thousands of fellow alumni in supporting your alma mater as part of the national Giving Tuesday movement.
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Your input matters to us
That’s why we want to make sure you receive our Alumni Survey, which will be distributed via email in the coming weeks.
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CLASS NOTES
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Engr '18
Former Hopkins Baja president shares how Alumni Association support powered the group’s dreams into reality
 
GREAT READS
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By Jessica Kensky, Nurs ’09, and Patrick Downes
Illustrated by Scott Magoon
Kensky weaves a tale about a girl, her dog, and hope inspired by her own life.
TRY SOMETHING NEW
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Hopkins Pride and AEME Baltimore:
As One; An Opera
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8:00 p.m.
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“As One” is a poignant story about a transgender protagonist that weaves together themes of identity, authenticity, and compassion.

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Hopkins Seattle: Neil deGrasse Tyson – The Cosmic Perspective
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7:30 p.m.
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Join fellow alumni and friends for an enlightening evening with the astrophysicist, author, and science communicator.

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Travel the World
June 14 — 24, 2019
Voyage Under the Midnight Sun: Arctic Expedition

Tap in to your spirit of adventure on this cruise to Spitsbergen and Svalbard Archipelago aboard the exclusively chartered, eco-friendly ship L’Austral.


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