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Univ. says personnel records misplaced

Administration claims risks of identity theft remain low

The University disclosed that eight computer back-up tapes, containing sensitive personal information for 52,567 current and former Hopkins employees, were misplaced on Dec. 21, 2006. A ninth tape, which contained personal information for Johns Hopkins Hospital patients, was also misplaced.… Post the First Comment

FAS lineup announced for spring

The Foreign Affairs Symposium released its speaker lineup for the 2007 Spring semester, with a series of events to showcase both well-known speakers and expert panels on specific issues. Among those slated to speak during the upcoming symposiums include economist Jeffrey Sachs, author and editor Rajiv Chandrasekaran, and activist Mukhtar Mai.… Post the First Comment

Applications for Regular Decision continue upward trend

The Office of Admissions reports approximately 14,700 regular decision applications for the class of 2011 -- nearly five percent greater than the class of 2010. With applications up 65 percent in the last five years, Hopkins' applicant pool is increasing twice as fast in comparison to the average growth rate of the Ivy League and other top universities such as Georgetown and Duke.… 2 Comments

With series of events, campus celebrates Black History Month

The Black Student Union kicked off Black History Month last Thursday, with opening ceremonies held at the Glass Pavilion, running under the theme, "Color In a Mosaic World: The Design of a People." "The Black Student Union will provide a month that is educational, inspiring and enjoyable for the Hopkins and Baltimore communities alike.… Post the First Comment

Carey school forces students to change programs

Not all students are celebrating the recent openings of the Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School and the School of Education. For some, the move means a forced transfer into a different degree program than the one in which they are currently involved, according to Assistant Dean of External Affairs Chris Godack. Post a comment

StuCo rejects energy group's reform proposal

The student council has rejected a letter of resolution from the Hopkins Energy Action Team (HEAT) to propose that Hopkins accept a policy that would decrease the University's negative effect on climate change, including a measure to make the entirety of Homewood carbon neutral by 2015. Post a comment

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