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COURTESY OF KUNAL MAITI Potential entrepreneurs attended TCO’s event in the Arellano Theater.

TCO Labs hosts innovation showcase

By MEENA REDDY | September 22, 2016

Student-run nonprofit TCO Labs hosted the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Showcase on Tuesday to teach students  about the start-up resources available at the University.

PUBLIC DOMAIN From left: former Congressmen Rahall (D-WV) and Stearns (R-FL).

Former congressmen criticize party politics

By KELSEY KO | September 15, 2016

As a part of IDEAL’s Congress to Campus event, former congressmen Cliff Stearns (R-FL) and Nick Rahall (D-WV) sat down for an interview with The News-Letter. The interview covered the American political system, this year’s presidential election and the role of students in politics.

DoGEE merges with School of Public Health

By PETER JI | September 15, 2016

The University launched a new cross-disciplinary department on Sept. 1 that bridges the disciplines of environmental and public health studies to form the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering (EHE).

Nanofabrication transforms MRIs from grayscale to color

By KAREN SHENG | September 15, 2016

Gary Zabow, a research fellow at the National Institutes of Health and a guest researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, presented a talk on Thursday Sept. 8 as part of the Department of Mechanical Engineering’s (MechE) 2016 Fall Seminar Series.

COURTESY OF EDA INCEKARA Lien said that Asian Americans are becoming more politically active.

Prof. Lien talks Asian-American role in politics

By SHERRY SIMKOVIC | September 15, 2016

The East Asian Studies (EAS) program hosted a seminar titled “Demystifying the Political Participation of Asian Americans” on Tuesday afternoon as its first installment of the EAS Fall Speaker Series. Guest lecturer Pei-te Lien, a professor in political science, Asian American studies and feminist studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, discussed the effects of U.S. racial and ethnic politics on the political perception of Asian Americans.

COURTESY OF ALYSSA WOODEN Student groups on the Freshman Quad promoted mental health.

Well-Fest showcases mental health services

By ALYSSA WOODEN | September 15, 2016

The newly established University Health and Wellness Task Force organized the first ever Well-Fest to raise awareness about the mental health resources available to students. The event was held on the Freshman Quad on Friday, Sept. 9, with various groups setting up tables to showcase their services.

COURTESY OF SHERRY KIM James Page will work to create an updated Road Map to Diversity that addresses student concerns.

Interim diversity officer advocates for inclusion

By SHERRY KIM | September 15, 2016

Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at the School of Medicine, James E. Page Jr. became the interim chief diversity officer and vice provost for the University, effective Aug. 27. This is a new position at the University, following the departure of Caroline Laguerre-Brown who served in the dual role of both vice provost for institutional equity and chief diversity officer. Page’s interim appointment will extend through the search process of finding a permanent replacement.

COURTESY OF JULIE CUI Groups such as the Yong Han Lion Dance club reached out to interested students in every corner of the fair.

Student Involvement Fair promotes over 300 organizations

By JULIE CUI | September 15, 2016

On Friday Sept. 9, the annual Student Involvement Fair (SIF) was held at the Ralph S. O’Connor Recreation Center and featured over 300 clubs. SIF is an event for students looking to join new groups or learn about campus resources.

Former members of congress address SGA

By SOPHIE JOHNSON | September 15, 2016

The Student Government Association (SGA) passed a bill requesting funding for the Big Blue Jay Tailgate, introduced by Junior Class Senator Alberto “Pepe” Muniz, at its weekly meeting on Tuesday in McCoy Hall. Co-sponsored by Beta Theta Pi and the SGA, the Big Blue Jay Tailgate will take place on Sept. 17 on the freshman quad. The event will cost roughly $961 in total, with SGA contributing about $500 and Beta Theta Pi contributing the remainder of the cost.

New Title IX director pushes for education

By MORGAN OME | September 15, 2016

Joy Gaslevic became assistant vice provost and Title IX coordinator within the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) effective June 1. As Title IX coordinator, she organizes University efforts to prevent and address sex discrimination across all of Hopkins’ domestic and overseas campuses.

PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Comedian and actor Eric André’s unconventional humor entertained a full crowd, including some of his biggest fans, in Shriver Hall.

Eric André bares all at packed MSE kickoff

By MICHAEL FEDER | September 15, 2016

Students filled Shriver Hall on Thursday Sept. 8 to see alternative comedian, writer and actor Eric André begin the 2016 Milton S. Eisenhower (MSE) Symposium. MSE’s theme this year is “Facing Fracture.”

COURTESY OF SARAH Y. KIM The four former members of Congress answered student questions and debated with each other in a town hall format last night.

IDEAL hosts former U.S. representatives at forum

By SARAH KIM | September 15, 2016

IDEAL at JHU hosted its first-ever Congress to Campus town hall Wednesday night in the Hodson Boardroom. The event brought together a bipartisan team of four former Congress members, Toby Roth (R-WI, 1979-1996), Barbara Kennelly (D-CT, 1981-1999), Nick Rahall (D-WV, 1977-2015) and Cliff Stearns (R-FL 1989-2013), over the span of three days.

Nobel Laureate talks global climate change

By SOPHIE JOHNSON | September 8, 2016

The Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) hosted a lecture by Nobel laureate and former U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu titled “Climate Change and a Low-Cost Path to Clean Energy,” Tuesday afternoon in Shriver Hall. Chu’s address, which was the 2016 Carolyn and Edward Wenk, Jr. Lecture in Technology and Public Policy, addressed the effects of and solutions for global climate change, as well as its future impact on society.

CINDY JIANG/PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Current residents of Nine East 33rd praised the upscale amenities and conveniences of the new building.

New residents consider pros and cons of Nine East 33rd

By ROLLIN HU | September 8, 2016

Nine East 33rd, commonly known as “The New Building,” first opened its doors to student residents on Aug. 21. The building’s upper levels are designated as off-campus student housing, with retail space on its first floor.

COURTESY OF PARAM SHAH Junior Param Shah, CEO of Fusiform Medical, named one of Baltimore Business Journal’s 40 under 40.

Hopkins junior pioneers medical startups

By MICHAEL FEDER | September 8, 2016

Junior Param Shah, the co-founder and CEO of prosthetic and orthotic Baltimore startup Fusiform Medical, has been named one of Baltimore Business Journal’s 40 under 40. The annual list spotlights young business leaders in the city handpicked by the Journal’s editorial staff from a pool of more than 350 nominations and recommendations.

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