Experts believe a significant number of the population would die within 30 days of receiving a dose of radiation to the entire body from a “dirty bomb,” prompting the federal government to fund a new effort to develop medical interventions against radiological and nuclear threats. As part of this effort, the National Institute of Allergy […]
Radiation countermeasures center established >
December 8th, 2005On Teaching: Business professor Ray Jones >
December 8th, 2005Yesterday, Dec. 7, was the 64th anniversary of the “day which will live in infamy” as the starting point of the United States involvement in World War II. Last August, the country marked the 60th anniversary of the war’s end on Aug. 14, 1945. The unconditional surrender of the Japanese government followed within 10 days […]
Pitt-CMU biology partnership funded >
December 8th, 2005Carnegie Mellon University, in partnership with Pitt, has received a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to support the development of an interdisciplinary joint doctoral program in computational biology. The $1 million grant, one of only 10 awarded, will support the Ph.D. program in computational biology that was established jointly by the two universities […]
Long-term staff recall years at Pitt >
December 8th, 2005Philip Hopbell once went 17 years without missing a day of work. “I enjoy my job,” says Hopbell, a 40-year Pitt staff veteran who is manager of central receiving services in Business Operations. “I’m often the first one here and the last to leave.” Attitude is key, agrees Dwight W. Fong, a Pitt Book Center […]
Hillman Library extends hours >
December 8th, 2005Hillman Library is extending its hours for the final exam period, and will be open continuously from 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, until 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16. During the 24-hour schedule, students must present their University ID card to enter Hillman Library between the hours of midnight and 7 a.m. Free coffee and tea […]
University recognizes long-term staff >
December 8th, 200550-year award • Graduate School of Public Health Paul C. Magee ————— 40-year awards • Office of the Chancellor Sandra S. Bayus • School of Arts and Sciences Nancy A. Robinson • School of Education Shirley J. Breitigam • University Center for International Studies E. Maxine Bruhns • University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute William P. […]
Was A-bomb key in ending WWII? Goldstein says yes >
December 8th, 2005Yesterday, Dec. 7, was the 64th anniversary of the “day which will live in infamy” as the starting point of the United States involvement in World War II. Last August, the country marked the 60th anniversary of the war’s end on Aug. 14, 1945. The unconditional surrender of the Japanese government followed within 10 days […]