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Presidential Search Committee Named
Friday, February 17, 2012

Presidential Search Committee Named

The following letter was sent to the global university community by Ray Lane, chairman of Carnegie Mellon's Board of Trustees, announcing a committee that will lead the search for a successor to President Jared L. Cohon.
Friday, February 03, 2012

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.
Melodious Milestone
Friday, February 03, 2012

Melodious Milestone

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.
Diversity Initiatives Focus on Engagement
Friday, February 03, 2012

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.
Center for Arts in Society Head Wants To Transcend Borders
Friday, February 03, 2012

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.
"Call Me Ishmael"
Friday, February 03, 2012

"Call Me Ishmael"

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.
Skating with Scotty
Friday, February 03, 2012

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.
"SMASH" Cast Members Credit CMU for Their Success
Friday, February 03, 2012

"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.
Soccer and Science
Friday, February 03, 2012

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.
Lecture Spotlight: Vietnam Memorial Architect To Speak
Friday, February 03, 2012

Lecture Spotlight: Vietnam Memorial Architect To Speak

Maya Lin, the world-renowned architect of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is coming to CMU.
App Aid
Friday, February 03, 2012

App Aid

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.
Lucky Letters
Friday, February 03, 2012

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.
CMU Technology Featured at World-Famous Electronics Show
Friday, February 03, 2012

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.
Future of Innovation
Friday, February 03, 2012

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.
Stroll Through "Native Pennsylvania, A Wildflower Walk" in March
Friday, February 03, 2012

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.
Light Music
Friday, February 03, 2012

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.
Swiss Poster Collection
Friday, February 03, 2012

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."
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