Category: Around Hopkins
Restoration begins on Homewood Museum’s iconic portico
November 28, 2011
Homewood Museum, the landmark Federal-period home whose grounds in the early 1900s became the Johns Hopkins University campus, is undergoing a significant restoration effort. The work will address the south portico, a prominent and iconic element of the building’s architecture that influences the look of many other buildings on the campus, notably Gilman Hall and, […]
University names VP for real estate, campus services, a new post
November 28, 2011
It’s all about the customer, Alan Fish says. And the customer, he says, is you. Fish will join the university Jan. 3 as vice president for real estate and campus services. He will oversee real estate, campus planning and development, on- and off-campus facilities management, transportation and other services. It’s a new position, one that […]
Johns Hopkins scientists turn on fountain of youth in yeast
November 28, 2011
Collaborations between Johns Hopkins and National Taiwan University researchers have successfully manipulated the life span of common single-celled yeast organisms by figuring out how to remove and restore protein functions related to yeast aging. A chemical variation of a “fuel gauge” enzyme that senses energy in yeast acts like a life-span clock: It is present […]
Discovered: Why steroid treatment for COPD is ineffective
November 28, 2011
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease leads to persistent inflammation of the airways and is typically managed with corticosteroids, a class of anti-inflammatory medication. However, corticosteroids do not improve survival nor alter the progression of COPD and may reduce lung symptoms as little as 20 percent. A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg […]
Eminent science educator to deliver Robert Resnick Lecture
November 28, 2011
A Nobel Prize–winning physicist who is associate director in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy will deliver the Robert Resnick Lecture at Johns Hopkins at 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, on the Homewood campus. Carl Wieman, who has conducted extensive research in atomic and laser physics and who shared the Nobel Prize […]
Hot Jobs — November 14, 2011
November 14, 2011
Homewood Office of Human Resources Wyman Park Building, Suite W600 410-516-7196 If you have experience with programs for academically advanced young people and/or distance education, we have several openings at our Center for Talented Youth. The CTYOnline Program offers about 60 different courses to eligible students around the world, with about 9,000 enrollments a year. […]
Calendar — November 14, 2011
November 14, 2011
COLLOQUIA Tues., Nov. 15, 4:15 p.m. “Light-Triggered Reactions in Small Molecular Ions,” a Chemistry colloquium with Mathias Weber, University of Colorado. 233 Remsen. HW Wed., Nov. 16, 3:30 p.m. “Exploring the Diversity of Exoplanetary Atmospheres,” an STSci colloquium with Heather Knutson, Caltech. Bahcall Auditorium, Muller Bldg. HW Thurs., Nov. 17, 3 p.m. “After Apollo: The […]
It’s an A-plus for student in Homewood Security’s ‘classroom’
November 14, 2011
Christina Warner tagged along on one of the university’s weekly neighborhood security walks, which, among other things, teach students to help thwart crime by keeping their eyes peeled. Apparently, she’s a fast learner. Before the hour-and-a-quarter stroll through Charles Village was over, the senior had triggered a police manhunt and was responsible for the arrest […]
Addressing childhood obesity
November 14, 2011
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has been awarded a $16 million U54 cooperative agreement from the National Institutes of Health to establish a global center of excellence to address the childhood obesity epidemic. The Johns Hopkins Global Center for Childhood Obesity will emphasize the integration of geospatial analysis with a systems science […]
Needy families and seniors can be ‘adopted’ for holidays
November 14, 2011
The Office of Work, Life and Engagement is partnering with local nonprofit and social service agencies to provide gifts, clothing and/or grocery gift certificates to families, children and seniors who are facing hardships and are in need of assistance during the holiday season. All Johns Hopkins faculty, staff, students and retirees are invited to help […]