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Despite Clinton commitment, health forums slow to attractSen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) is one of three presidential candidates who have recently agreed to discuss their positions on health care with University President William Brody in a series of televised forums. Post a comment |
Increase found in class sizes in certain dept.Professor Marc Greenberg watches over 300 students file in one by one. Every Monday at 9:50 a.m., the Organic Chemistry I lecture in Hodson 110 is packed. By 10 a.m., Greenberg begins his lecture. Most of the students have arrived by now, although a few students straggle in. Post a comment |
Hopkins students get out on the runway for a good causeDo charity by working it on the catwalk? For a select group of Hopkins students in the Glass Pavilion Tuesday night, that was exactly what happened. On Dec. 4, the Hopkins student group Vision XChange held the Hopkins Top Model competition to "stop the poppy economy" in Afghanistan by raising money and awareness for the cause. Post a comment |
Things I've learned, with Prof. Tristan DaviesIn addition to being a Senior Lecturer in the Writing Seminars Department, Tristan Davies is a published author. Anticipating the release of his upcoming book, Forecast, Davies talked to the News-Letter about his journey as an aspiring writer and those who helped him along the way. 1 Comment |
News In BriefNew association addresses concerns of postdocs Recently, the Homewood Postdoctoral Association was formed to address the common problems of almost 200 postdoctoral fellows living near Homewood. The group is the brainchild of civil engineering fellow Judith Mitrani-Reiser, who was frustrated with the University's lack of categorization of postdocs with regards to simple issues such as obtaining a parking space or a Hopkins e-mail accounts. Post a comment |
Students, faculty react to Md. peace talksIf last week's Middle East peace conference in Annapolis proved anything, it's that Israel and Palestine are like a divorced couple living in the same house. Post a comment |
Senior class council near final choice for speakerKofi Annan, Queen Noor were among names on original listThe original list of candidates included such names as Queen Noor of Jordan, former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan and former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, according to a senior member of the council, who spoke anonymously because the negotiations were private. Post a comment |
The big question: Is Islam sexually stifling or feminist?Blue BallsObtaining condoms should be a simple errand, but if you start thinking about it too much, it can become a treacherous endeavor fraught with peril. 5 Comments |
Clarke reflects on a year of battles and successesAs this year's city council session draws to a close, the News-Letter spoke with City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke about her relationship with the University, what it was like to run for office as a woman in the 1970s and her plans for the coming year. 1 Comment |
Quakers give friendship a whole new meaningReligion at HopkinsJohns Hopkins was one. William Penn was another. So were Betsy Ross, Elizabeth Blackwell and James Dean. Post a comment |
Hopkins looks to increase corporate investmentsThe initiative is part of a larger trend in which corporations are becoming increasingly strategic in their giving to universities and other nonprofits. Post a comment |
