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February
Friday, February 3, 2012
Carnegie Mellon President Jared L. Cohon was the master of ceremonies at the 25th anniversary celebration for the University Athletic Association (UAA) Jan. 11 in Indianapolis during the NCAA's annual convention.
Silver Celebration
Carnegie Mellon President Jared L. Cohon was the master of ceremonies at the 25th anniversary celebration for the University Athletic Association (UAA) Jan. 11 in Indianapolis during the NCAA's annual convention.Friday, February 3, 2012
For 100 years the sweet sounds of music have been emanating from the College of Fine Arts, and the School of Music, founded in 1912, is celebrating with events throughout the year.
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Melodious Milestone
Friday, February 3, 2012
As director of the Center for the Arts in Society (CAS) since 2009, Paul Eiss, associate professor of anthropology and history, brings artists and scholars together in interesting and new ways - all to better understand how art influences society, culture and politics. Eiss' research and teaching focus on uncovering new perspectives on topics such as value, memory and religion.
Center for Arts in Society Head Wants To Transcend Borders
As director of the Center for the Arts in Society (CAS) since 2009, Paul Eiss, associate professor of anthropology and history, brings artists and scholars together in interesting and new ways - all to better understand how art influences society, culture and politics. Eiss' research and teaching focus on uncovering new perspectives on topics such as value, memory and religion.Friday, February 3, 2012
After years of focusing on efforts to create a more diverse university, the emphasis has turned to focus on meaningful engagement, Carnegie Mellon Jared L. Cohon said during his annual state of diversity address on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Diversity Initiatives Focus on Engagement
After years of focusing on efforts to create a more diverse university, the emphasis has turned to focus on meaningful engagement, Carnegie Mellon Jared L. Cohon said during his annual state of diversity address on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Friday, February 3, 2012
A midwinter hunt for whales drew two CMU staffers. During the 16th annual Moby-Dick Marathon reading at the Whaling Museum in New Bedford, Mass., more than 150 volunteers read the book aloud nonstop for 25 hours.
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"Call Me Ishmael"
Friday, February 3, 2012
Carnegie Mellon’s mascot, which recently ranked 10th in NBC’s Mascot Power Rankings, joined 29 other costumed characters
on the ice at the Schenley Park skating rink on Saturday,
Jan. 14.
Skating with Scotty
Carnegie Mellon’s mascot, which recently ranked 10th in NBC’s Mascot Power Rankings, joined 29 other costumed characters
on the ice at the Schenley Park skating rink on Saturday,
Jan. 14.Friday, February 3, 2012
Three in one. That's what you're getting in this season's primetime lineup as Carnegie Mellon drama alumni Christian Borle (A'95), Megan Hilty (A'04) and Leslie Odom, Jr. (A'03) star in the highly anticipated television show "SMASH" on NBC. The show centers around the behind-the-scenes excitement of creating a Broadway musical about the life of Marilyn Monroe.
"SMASH" Cast Members Credit CMU for Their Success
Three in one. That's what you're getting in this season's primetime lineup as Carnegie Mellon drama alumni Christian Borle (A'95), Megan Hilty (A'04) and Leslie Odom, Jr. (A'03) star in the highly anticipated television show "SMASH" on NBC. The show centers around the behind-the-scenes excitement of creating a Broadway musical about the life of Marilyn Monroe.Friday, February 3, 2012
Carnegie Mellon Qatar has recently signed two memoranda of understandings with Qatar to assist the country with scientific research, capacity building and information systems, and with hosting projects and programs associated with the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Soccer and Science
Carnegie Mellon Qatar has recently signed two memoranda of understandings with Qatar to assist the country with scientific research, capacity building and information systems, and with hosting projects and programs associated with the 2022 FIFA World Cup.Friday, February 3, 2012
Maya Lin, the world-renowned architect of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is coming to CMU. MORE
Lecture Spotlight: Vietnam Memorial Architect To Speak
Friday, February 3, 2012
A classroom project is having real-world applications for the United Way of Allegheny County by helping to speed the recovery process for disaster victims.
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App Aid
Friday, February 3, 2012
In Scrabble and the online game Words With Friends, the letter "Q" has a high 10-point value, but it's really more like a five-point penalty.
Lucky Letters
In Scrabble and the online game Words With Friends, the letter "Q" has a high 10-point value, but it's really more like a five-point penalty.Friday, February 3, 2012
Carnegie Mellon professors and researchers are hoping the adage "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" doesn't apply to their recent visit to the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), where more than 150,000 attendees viewed the latest and greatest technology creations.
CMU Technology Featured at World-Famous Electronics Show
Carnegie Mellon professors and researchers are hoping the adage "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" doesn't apply to their recent visit to the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), where more than 150,000 attendees viewed the latest and greatest technology creations.Friday, February 3, 2012
Don Tapscott, author and business management expert, recently visited Carnegie Mellon to talk about his latest book, "Macrowikinomics," in the second of the university's Innovators Forum series.
Future of Innovation
Don Tapscott, author and business management expert, recently visited Carnegie Mellon to talk about his latest book, "Macrowikinomics," in the second of the university's Innovators Forum series. Friday, February 3, 2012
Richard Crist painted the 36 wildflower watercolors now featured in a collaborative exhibition between the Hunt Institute and the Botany Department at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Titled "Native Pennsylvania, A Wildflower Walk," the exhibit on the fifth floor of the Hunt Library runs March 2 through June 29.
Stroll Through "Native Pennsylvania, A Wildflower Walk" in March
Richard Crist painted the 36 wildflower watercolors now featured in a collaborative exhibition between the Hunt Institute and the Botany Department at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Titled "Native Pennsylvania, A Wildflower Walk," the exhibit on the fifth floor of the Hunt Library runs March 2 through June 29.Friday, February 3, 2012
David Chang and Kevin Elfenbein showcased their group's project, "Blinking Christmas Lights," during the Electrical and Computer Engineering's Build-18 Project Showcase.
Light Music
David Chang and Kevin Elfenbein showcased their group's project, "Blinking Christmas Lights," during the Electrical and Computer Engineering's Build-18 Project Showcase.Friday, February 3, 2012
Dan Boyarski says there's two ways to look at design: "You can hit someone on the head, or you can whisper."
Swiss Poster Collection
Dan Boyarski says there's two ways to look at design: "You can hit someone on the head, or you can whisper."