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Issue 146 | September 2013

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Alumni of Note
Alumni of Note
American-born Brian Linden, SAIS Nanj '88 (Cert), operates a boutique hotel in rural China.

Shawna Stepp-Jones, Engr '10 (MS), is changing the way girls think about science.

A device developed by Shoval Dekel, Engr '11 (MS), could reduce maternal mortality rates.
 
Spotlight Event
Chapter Event
Irish Pub Happy Hour
October 15
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Alumni Journeys
Alumni Journeys
Myanmar
Feb. 8-19, 2014
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Book of the Month
Book of the Month
Being Cool: The Work of Elmore Leonard
by Charles J. Rzepka
 
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Top Story
Top Story Veni, vidi, tweetee
I came; I saw; I tweeted. And then we all formed gigantic letters and numbers to tell you who we are: the freshmen of the Homewood class of 2017! (And welcome to all our fellow new students across the university!)
University News
University News All in...
Just one more Hampton sibling at Johns Hopkins and the family could field its own intramural basketball team.
Fake quake
It shook. It stood. Johns Hopkins engineers tested a two-story recycled steel building against a simulation of the 1994 Northridge earthquake. The building passed. [Bonus: another fake quake.]
Powerful
The university has saved millions on electric bills and cut carbon emissions by throttling way back on the use of juice.
Now you see it...
Undergraduates asked for a minor in the visual arts. And they got it.
Medicine in Malaysia
Here's a first-person account of a Johns Hopkins faculty member's "amazing experience" getting Malaysia's new medical school and first private teaching hospital up to speed.
One-dose Down drug?
Newborn mice with a condition much like Down syndrome benefit significantly from just one dose of an experimental compound.
The students and the Syrians
Students from the Bloomberg School devoted part of their MPH program time to public health work for Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
Sports Beat
Women's soccer moved up to No. 2 in Division III after a pair of huge wins. And, so far, the fall is looking like Blue Jay season.
Milestones & Transitions
The Florence Nightingale Medal goes to Nursing faculty member Tener Veenema.

Johns Hopkins has hired a new director of LGBTQ life.

Another major award goes to astrophysicist Charles Bennett.
Research Highlights
Defib with a beam of light instead of a jolt of current?

A better drug strategy for macular degeneration.

Stem cells in the brain survive anti-cancer radiation treatments.
Alumni News
Alumni News A tradition continues
Congratulations to Chanjun Steve Park, winner of the Class of 2017 banner competition, whose design included a graphic element from the Class of 2012 banner — representing the Bridge 5 connection between the two classes.
What's up?
Connect with fellow alumni through your Alumni Association's social media channels. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, join us on LinkedIn, and more.
Build your personal brand
Reserve your September 18 webinar spot now for "Creating and Building your Personal Brand for Job Search," led by Pamela Weinberg. Weinberg, founding partner of Mind your Own Business Moms, coaches women on career development and is a proud Blue Jay parent.
Cash in your pocket
Support the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association while earning more cash back for the things you buy most with the BankAmericard Cash Rewards™ Visa Signature® credit card. The Johns Hopkins Alumni Association receives financial support for allowing Bank of America to offer this credit card program.
Rising to the Challenge
Rising In Palo Alto, learn how we learn
Join President Ronald J. Daniels, Professor Barbara Landau, and the Johns Hopkins Northern California community on October 24 for an evening of fun, networking, and a fascinating glimpse into the Science of Learning Institute — a major campaign priority. Learn more and register here.
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