News from across Johns Hopkins No. 162; February 2015
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Undergrad helps build better prosthetic hand
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Alumnus of Note
paul kopchinski
For Paul Kopchinski, Peab ’98, it was family heritage that inspired him to open De Kleine Duivel, a Belgian beer hall in Baltimore.

Great Reads
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Couldn’t Prove, Had to Promise
Poems by Wyatt Prunty
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February 28
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Hopkins vs. Princeton Men’s Lacrosse Game Watch

11:30 a.m.
Chicago, IL

March 27
3rd Annual Women in Business Conference — "Remarkable Women: Power, Purpose, Passion"
8:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.

Washington, D.C.

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Johns Hopkins Alumni Journeys 2015 Catalog (PDF)

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measles panel Measles: a preventable outbreak
Amid a national measles resurgence that has sickened more than 120, Hopkins convened world experts to discuss ways to reverse the tide. See recommendations and coverage.
belgian beer No. 1 in research spending
Once again, Hopkins leads the nation in research spending, with funding from federal agencies, foundations, and other sources advancing understanding in everything from the origins of the universe to lifesaving medical treatments.
65 nominees for 5 awards
They’re in — your 2015 Alumni Association award nominations for deserving alumni, faculty, and friends. While we’re selecting the best, make a gift to help fund next year’s awards.
beverly wendland Wendland named new Krieger School dean
Congratulations to Beverly Wendland, the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences’ new James B. Knapp dean. View her video to learn about her goals and priorities.
natalia trayanova A matter of heart
Meet Natalia Trayanova, the inaugural Murray Sachs Professor of Biomedical Engineering, whose team is building patient-specific computational models to simulate heart function, test treatment scenarios, and individualize health care.
fantasy reunion Who’s on your dream team?
Alumni Weekend is around the corner. Draft your ultimate Fantasy Reunion Dream Team for a chance to win an Apple iPad, tickets to your class dinner, Hopkins swag, and more.
sharon gerecht Pushing the frontiers of knowledge
Stem cell researcher Sharon Gerecht has received the inaugural President’s Frontier Award. Established through philanthropy, the award is the first in a series of new efforts to support innovative faculty scholars.
student and young alumni symposium Students and young alumni connect
On February 28th, young alumni are invited to connect with seniors for a day of mentorship at the 5th annual Students and Young Alumni Leadership Symposium at the Engineer’s Club in Baltimore.
hopkins retrospective Help Hopkins make history
Delve into Johns Hopkins’ past, and learn more about the events, forces, and people that turned a remarkable idea into an extraordinary institution. #HopHistory

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