Was there ever a more exciting month on campus? September brought Bill Gates and Henry Hillman and the official opening of the Gates Center for Computer Science and the Hillman Center for Future-Generation Technologies, many activities related to the Pittsburgh Summit (G-20), and a $10 million grant from the National Science Foundation that could help researchers in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Check out this month’s Piper and the links below to catch up on all the action.
G-20 Buzz — Online Exclusives
The World Came To Campus
And Campus Made Worldwide News
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd presented a special keynote address to the Carnegie Mellon community Sept. 24, followed by an interactive panel of policy experts. Check out his address and his tour of the Robotics Institute.
President Jared Cohon shared Pittsburgh's transformation story prior to the G-20 summit. Watch his discussion with University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Mark Nordenberg and UPMC President and CEO Jeffrey Romoff. Read Cohon's essay on CNN.com.
U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney kicked-off a daylong conference focused on revitalizing the global econonmy. The conference was organized by Carnegie Mellon and the Atlantic Council. Download the conference report, published by Carnegie Mellon University press.
Professor Gregory Lehane directed First Lady Michelle Obama's concert for the spouses of G-20 leaders. Check out the concert that took place at the Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA), and featured students, Yo-Yo Ma, Trisha Yearwood and Sara Bareilles.
Carnegie Mellon welcomed CT&T, a South Korean company that is the largest electric car manufacturer, to the region during a media conference on campus. CT&T announced that they will be opening a regional facility, which will bring 200-300 jobs to the area.
Anthony Mason of the CBS Evening News interviewed Red Whittaker and Bob Bittner of the Robotics Institute. Whittaker called Pittsburgh "a winning town" in Mason's piece titled "The New Pittsburgh."
Bill Gates said he's always inspired when he comes to Carnegie Mellon. In his keynote address for the dedication of the new SCS centers, he said, "I'll be following your work, and I can't wait to see the great advances that are delivered and the progress that will enable." Check out SCS milestones and a video of its future.
Professor Priya Narasimhan was profiled as someone who embodies Pittsburgh's innovative success by Newsweek's Chief Political Correspondent and Pittsburgh native Howard Fineman. The article ran in the magazine's Sept. 22 issue.
Eds Meds Expo
Check out a video of several Carnegie Mellon spinoff companies that were part of an expo for foreign journalists on Sept. 21.
Campus Visitors
Check out more images of recent campus visitors, including dignitaries, journalists and benefactors.
Piper Trivia
For this month's trivia question, name the recently reappointed dean who is leading a digital research initiative. Email the answer to Bruce Gerson at bg02@andrew.cmu.edu and include "October Piper Trivia" in the subject line. Previous winners are ineligible. Winners will receive a prize from the Carnegie Mellon Bookstore.
Top Headlines and Featured Links
Also in this issue:
Check out a Gigapan of Sarah Cuervorst's "Help Wanted" sign — a call for peace and
common ground — that she and fellow students created during the G-20 week.
• You Can Get There From Here
• Q&A: Karen Boyd Uses Connections To Relate to Students
• Upcoming Events
• Clarke-Led Team Receives
$10 Million From NSF
• Interim Director Aims
To Increase Number of Alumni
Volunteers
• Students Welcome the World,
Engage in G-20 Issues
• Lane Center Becomes New SCS
Academic Unit
• Architects Design Centers
To Foster Community
• H&SS Dean Celebrates 40
Years at Carnegie Mellon
• Heinz Talks! Explores Oil Issues
• Reappointed Dean Leads Digital Initiative
• News Briefs
• Friends Offer Meaningful Birthday Gift
• Singer Spreads Brazilian Music
To Broader Audience
• CMU Merchandise is Back
Five outstanding individuals were
awarded this year's Andy Awards
for Citizenship, Commitment,
Dedication, Innovation and Culture.
Human Resources has announced
open enrollment will be Nov. 2-16,
and the annual benefits fair will
Thursday, Nov. 4 in Rangos Ballroom.
The Industrial Design Program is
celebrating 75 years. Register
to attend events and check out
other Homecoming activities.
Imero Fiorentinos' friends established
a scholarship in his name for his
birthday. Check out other inspiring stories.
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