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| May 24, 2016 | |
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| News, job listings, events, and more for University of Chicago alumni, parents, families, and friends. | |
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| 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW | |
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| 1. An innovative approach to innovation | |
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| Supported by a $50 million commitment from University trustee Michael Polsky, MBA'87, founder and CEO of Invenergy, the University of Chicago is launching a new unified center for entrepreneurship and innovation--increasing opportunities for entrepreneurship education, venture creation, and research commercialization, and bringing economic and social benefits for the Chicago region. More » | |
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| Learn more about innovation at UChicago. | |
| Attend the June 2 finals of the Edward L. Kaplan, MBA'71, New Venture Challenge. | |
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| 2. Catching Einstein's waves | |
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| For almost a century, scientists searched for the gravitational waves predicted by Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity in 1915. Daniel Holz, SM'94, PhD'98, was on the team that found them last fall. More » | |
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| Hear Quantrell winner Holz on how students influence professors. | |
| Listen to two black holes collide. | |
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| 3. Love of the mind | |
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| Students Jordan and Michelle say UChicago was a welcome third wheel facilitating their relationship. Read how Jordan proposed. More » | |
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| See where Harry met Sally in the famous cinematic meet-cute. | |
| Watch alumni get married in the first Scavvenwedding in 2015. | |
| Read why one alum didn't actually botch his UChicago wedding day. | |
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| 4. Toward disarmament | |
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| As President Barack Obama prepares to visit Hiroshima, Chicago Harris lecturer Kennette Benedict calls on him to lay out plans for a nuclear-weapon-free world. More » | |
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| Listen to Bruce Cumings discuss North Korea's nuclear posturing. | |
| Find out how the Doomsday Clock is set. | |
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| 5. Gut reaction | |
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| A new Microbiome Center dovetails with a White House effort to advance the understanding of microbes across environments. More » | |
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| Learn why having a dog can make your microbiome healthier. | |
| Read about the Microbiome Center faculty director's research. | |
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In vino virtuoso |
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From Hyde Park to NYC's Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park, "Best New Sommelier" Jane Lopes, AB'07, is conquering the wine world. More » |
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Make her Jorge Luis Borges-themed cocktail. |
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