Surgery to finish year for Northwestern's Coble Nov 17, 2009
Northwestern University senior forward , after consulting with a second foot specialist on Monday, confirmed that he'll undergo season-ending surgery on his left foot. "After meetings with foot specialists, it has become obvious that surgery will be required to repair a mild Lisfranc fracture," Coble said in a statement released by the university. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Bernanke Signals `Extended Period' May Be Even Longer as Joblessness Rises Nov 17, 2009
The prices of assets in U.S. financial markets do not appear to be clearly out of line with the outlook for the economy and business prospects as well as the level of risk-free interest rates, Kohn said at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Bernanke and Kohn didnt address complaints from officials in Asia that low U.S. interest rates are fueling surging prices of commodities as well as financial assets in emerging markets. (Bloomberg -- US)
Shuttle Crew Includes Surgeon, Ex-NFL Pick Nov 17, 2009
He was teaching at Northwestern University and an orthopedic surgeon at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago when NASA invited him into the astronaut corps in 2004. "It's a very diverse training, not only mental but physical, and in that sense I think it's very unique and certainly as challenging as anything else I've gone through," he said. (CBS News)
Fed's Kohn Sees No Asset Bubbles Building in U.S. Nov 17, 2009
"One of the purposes of these policies is to induce investors to shift into riskier and longer-term assets in order to lower the cost and increase the availability of capital to households and businesses," Kohn said at an event co-sponsored by the Kellogg School and Northwestern University. The resulting easier credit is designed to encourage spending during a period when output is expected to remain well below the economy's capacity for a prolonged period, he said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Jeff Smith, 2 others to be sentenced Nov 16, 2009
He definitely could have been U.S. congressman, run for senator, joined the White House in some capacity, theres no telling what, said Alexander Lurie, a field organizer for Smiths 2004 campaign and a 2006 Northwestern University graduate. But this guy is so capable, its a loss. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
'Is this what my doctor ordered?' Nov 15, 2009
While saving a few dollars on medications certainly sounds appealing during these tough economic times, cutting costs should never be at the expense of your health,; notes Mark J. Alberts, M.D. of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Shop around for the cheapest gas to put in your car, but don;t put a different medicine in your body to save money. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
• Photo: Former Alaskan swimmers reunite Nov 15, 2009
Laura Miller (Ketchikan Killer Whales, now with University of Wisconsin), Meghan Cavanaugh (Northern Lights Swim Team, now with Northwestern University), Genny Szymanski (Haines Dolphins Swim Team, now with Northwestern University), and Kyle O'Brien (Glacier Swim Club, with now Northwestern University) posed for a picture recently ... Photo: Former Alaskan swimmers reunite 111509 SPORTS 4 Juneau Empire Laura Miller (Ketchikan Killer Whales, now with University of Wisconsin), Meghan Cavanaugh... (Juneau Empire)
Placebos' ability to cut pain real, experts say Nov 15, 2009
If it were not for the placebo effect, "physicians would not be nearly as successful as we are," said Dr. Thomas Schnitzer, a Northwestern University arthritis specialist. Doctors sometimes exploit the placebo effect to help patients. (AZCentral -- News)
John Hodge Layer Nov 14, 2009
He attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering in 1976. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Signings and more signings as early period continues Nov 14, 2009
Jershon Cobb, a 6-foot-4 combo-guard who averaged 22 points a game last season, sent a signed LOI to Northwestern University ... Northwestern University is in Evanston, not Chicago. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Dyslexia May Make It Tough to Tune Out School Noise Nov 13, 2009
In their study, researchers from Northwestern University in Chicago found that the brains of non-dyslexic children could ignore distractions and automatically focus on relevant, predictable and repeating auditory information ... "The ability to sharpen or fine-tune repeating elements is crucial to hearing speech in noise because it allows for superior 'tagging' of voice pitch, an important cue in picking out a particular voice within background noise," researcher Nina Kraus, a professor of... (MEDLINEplus)
Ethnic pride may boost African-American teens' mental health Nov 13, 2009
The study, carried out by researchers at Northwestern University, Loyola University Chicago, and Walden University, appears in the November/December 2009 issue of the journal Child Development ... "These findings imply that ethnic pride is important to African American adolescents' mental health for other reasons than it simply makes them feel better about themselves as individuals," according to Jelani Mandara, associate professor of human development and social policy at Northwestern... (EurekAlert!)
New Brain Findings On Dyslexic Children: Good Readers Learn From Repeating Auditory Signals, Poor Readers Do Not Nov 13, 2009
12, 2009) The vast majority of school-aged children can focus on the voice of a teacher amid the cacophony of the typical classroom thanks to a brain that automatically focuses on relevant, predictable and repeating auditory information, according to new research from Northwestern University ... The research from Northwestern University's Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory not only confirms those findings but presents biological evidence that children who report problems hearing speech in noise... (Science Daily)
Noise 'worse for dyslexic pupils' Nov 13, 2009
The team from Northwestern University, in Chicago, said pupils with dyslexia might also need extra support in class. Wireless technology. (BBC News -- Health)
Community Education And Evacuation Planning Saved Lives In Sept. 29 Samoan Tsunami Nov 12, 2009
Emile Okal, a seismologist and professor of earth and planetary sciences at Northwestern University, conducted approximately 120 interviews with tsunami survivors in 70 different locations around Tutuila and Upolu ... 12, 2005) Northwestern University seismologists have determined that the Dec. 26 Sumatra earthquake that set off a deadly tsunami throughout the Indian Ocean was three times larger than originally thought. (Science Daily)
Chicago Judge Lambastes Sidley Lawyers Over Brief Nov 11, 2009
The judge said an imprisoned pro se litigant had submitted a more appropriate brief in another case earlier that day and added that Karen Daniel, a Northwestern University School of Law professor who represents McKinney, had never submitted such a brief. O'Brien had difficulty interrupting her to call attention to the attorney names on the last page with Friedlieb's signature. (Law.com)
EMBA program ranks 20th Nov 11, 2009
Northwestern University, the University of Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania Executive MBA programs held the top three spots in BusinessWeek s survey. Comments. (The Observer, IN)
Sutermeister joins Franklin Savings board Nov 11, 2009
Sutermeister earned a bachelor s degree in business administration from Miami University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Franklin Savings operates eight branches in Greater Cincinnati. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
World turner Nov 10, 2009
Later, she attended a summer arts program at Northwestern University and was offered a full scholarship at a junior college. After leaving college early, she worked as a fashion model and on live TV commercials for WGN in Chicago in the 1950s. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Widely Used Cholesterol-lowering Drug May Prevent Progression Of Parkinson's Disease Nov 10, 2009
(June 15, 2007) Northwestern University researchers are studying the drug isradipine and its effects on Parkinson's disease, including a chronic mouse model that mimics the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Same-sex couples make a statement with philanthropy Nov 10, 2009
The rise of gay philanthropy is only natural, according to Liz Livingston Howard, associate director of the Center for Nonprofit Management at Northwestern University. For years, she said, leading arts philanthropists were chiefly old, white men and subsequent generations of donors looked the same and came from a similar socioeconomic background. (Boston Globe)
Noreen Morris Named NEC Commissioner Nov 10, 2009
Morris, who has spent the last five years as a member of the Northwestern University Athletic Department executive staff, becomes the fourth full-time Commissioner in league history ... "Noreen Morris is a spectacular choice to become the next Commissioner of the Northeast Conference," said Jim Phillips, Northwestern University Director of Athletics ... "Congratulations to the selection committee on finding a real star in this profession. To be certain, Noreen will provide tremendous leadership... (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Fine-Weill (36) Nov 9, 2009
He received his bachelor s degree from Northwestern University and his law degree from the University of Michigan. He is a senior analyst for a Virginia-based national security advisory firm. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Prosecutors seek journalism students grades Nov 9, 2009
M. Spencer Green / APNorthwestern University professor David Protess, founder of the Medill Innocence Project, talks with journalism students at a reporting strategy session in Evanston, Ill ... CHICAGO - A Northwestern University professor and journalism students who spent three years investigating the case of a man convicted in the 1978 killing of a security guard believe they have evidence that shows prosecutors put the wrong man behind bars. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Africa: Tackling HIV/AIDS in Africa - From Knowledge to Behavior Change Nov 9, 2009
In January 2006, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation made a large grant to support the Research Alliance to Combat HIV/AIDS (REACH), a collaborative program between Northwestern University and the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Survey research has been completed in 12 communities in four Nigerian states on two projects: the social and cultural factors that influence vulnerability to infection and the willingness, or inhibition, regarding the use of testing and care facilities. (allAfrica.com)
AP News in Brief Nov 9, 2009
A Northwestern University professor and journalism students who spent three years investigating the case of a man convicted in the 1978 killing of a security guard believe they have evidence that shows prosecutors put the wrong man behind bars. But in the quest to prove his innocence, they may have to defend themselves, too. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Little City Artists Display Award-Winning Talents at National and International Gallery Exhibitions Nov 7, 2009
Various artistic genres to debut in exhibitions include three new videos that headline The Big Communication Talk show at the Elmhurst Art Museum; Other exhibits occurring in Northbrook, Northwestern University and Baltimore ... Luke Tauber, featured in a solo exhibition at Northwestern Universitys Dittmar Memorial Gallery in January, will display his view of the lives of several past composers including: Beethoven, Bach, Mozart and Schubert. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Oakland student's poem on clowns a winner in state competition Nov 7, 2009
Strader, who plans to attend Northwestern University and become a Navy surgeon, said she found writing the poem to be therapeutic, but still finds the finished product to be pretty creepy. The high school senior said she has always had a fear of clowns and been especially frightened by the horror film versions, such as the supernatural clown in the televised version of Stephen King s It. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Nigeria: African Media Urged to Embrace Digital Revolution Nov 7, 2009
John Lavine, Dean of Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University, United States, tasked media owners to invest in journalism. He said in the emerging digital world, understading the audience is very important and that the new future in the digital world is the cell phone. (allAfrica.com)
Less Brain Swelling Occurs With Multiple Sessions Of Stereotactic Radiosurgery For Common Brain Tumor Nov 7, 2009
16, 2004) A Northwestern University cancer researcher is conducting a study that will compare the effects of whole brain radiation therapy with supplemental oxygen without or with EfaproxynTM (efaproxiral), an. . (Science Daily)
Frontiers of the future: Nano tech, mega profits Nov 7, 2009
J Fraser Stoddart's lab at Northwestern University (TOI-Crest corresponded with him too) has combined gold nano particles with DNA strands to assemble different shapes. These hold the potential of being used for targeted delivery of drugs to chosen sites. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Frontiers of the future Nov 7, 2009
As J Fraser Stoddart of Northwestern University, who trained Jayaraman, told TOI-Crest, This renaissance is what I find really exciting, as also the fact that it is drawing some of the brightest young minds from all around the world to take part in the reawakening. Together, they're working today to give humanity a better tomorrow. (India Times, India)
LEONARD PITTS JR.: In Chicago, justice and truth take backseat Nov 6, 2009
We are indebted to the Medill Innocence Project, which gives journalism students at Northwestern University real world experience in investigative reporting, for the preceding account. And also for the following findings, based on a three-year investigation begun in 2003. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Earthquakes Actually Aftershocks Of 19th Century Quakes; Repercussions Of 1811 And 1812 New Madrid Quakes Continue To Be Felt Nov 6, 2009
The study, conducted by researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Missouri-Columbia, will be published in the Nov. 5 issue of the journal Nature. "This sounds strange at first," said the study's lead author, Seth Stein, the William Deering Professor of Geological Sciences in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern. (Science Daily)
Gene Therapy Technique Slows Brain Disease ALD Featured In Movie 'Lorenzo's Oil' Nov 6, 2009
19, 2006) A group of Northwestern University researchers is developing a novel gene therapy aimed at selectively turning off one of the genes involved in the development of Parkinson's. (May 22, 2009) Once placed into a patient's body, stem cells intended to treat or cure a disease could end up wreaking havoc simply because they are no longer under the control of the clinician. (Science Daily)
Midwest quakes are aftershocks from 1800s Nov 5, 2009
For one thing, "there's no motion across the fault now, so nothing's going on, but yet there are still small earthquakes there," said Seth Stein, the study's lead author and a professor of geological sciences at Northwestern University. The small quakes also occur on the same fault plane that researchers believe is responsible for the big quakes. (MSNBC -- Environment)
IWU drops to 44th on list of 50 best values in private liberal arts colleges Nov 5, 2009
Northwestern University in Evanston, University of Chicago and Bradley University in Peoria were private universities that made the list this year at 15th, 19th and 42nd respectively. Posted in , on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 6:10 pm. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Matt Reagan Named an ARA Sportsmanship Award Top 10 Finalist Nov 5, 2009
Previous winners are Northwestern University receiver Eric Peterman (2008); Washington State quarterback Alex Brink (2007); Cincinnati Bengels fullback Brian Leonard (2006); and Carolina Panthers running back, (2005) ... Andrew Brewer--Northwestern University. (Gotigersgo.com)
Engineers Strive To Make Algae Oil Production More Feasible Nov 5, 2009
A colleague at Northwestern University produced the dimpled samples used in the study ... Their presentation was "Effect of Surface Texture on Algae Growth." Co-authors with Pei and Yuan are Yan Cui, K-State graduate student in biological and agricultural engineering; and Northwestern University colleagues Jian Cao and Michael Beltran, professors, and Tiffany Davis, a graduate student. (Science Daily)
Africa: Africa's Media Leaders Gather in Lagos Nov 5, 2009
Other conference participants include Dele Olojede, founder of Nigeria's NEXT newspaper and Africa's only winner of the U.S. Pulitzer Prize for journalism, and U.S. media personalities Arianna Huffington, co-founder of the renowned online medium, the Huffington Post, Ted Koppel, formerly anchor of the prestigious ABC Nightline news program and John Lavine, dean of the Medill School of Journalism of Northwestern University in Illinois. AllAfrica president Amadou Mahtar Ba is spearheading the ,... (allAfrica.com)
2009-10 Wrestling Season Outlook Nov 5, 2009
In December, the Cardinal will make its first ever appearance with an entire line-up at the prestigious Midlands Tournament at Northwestern University. Then, beginning in January, Stanford will face off against seven Pac-10 opponents in preparation for the 2010 Pac-10 Championship in Davis, Calif. (Gostanford.com)
Aftershocks can last for centuries Nov 5, 2009
Liu and Seth Stein, a geophysicist at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, noticed that the frequency and magnitude of these New Madrid quakes had declined since 1811-12, when four earthquakes of magnitude 77. 5 shook the town. (Scientific American)
Franklinton native earns tech award Nov 5, 2009
D. from Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill. in 1974. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Major quakes could be aftershocks Nov 5, 2009
It's something we had never spotted before," said Seth Stein from Northwestern University in Illinois, US. "Most big earthquakes happen at [plate] boundaries - like the San Andreas fault. There is a lot of movement there and aftershocks go on for about ten years after a big quake. (BBC News)
Art Restoration: Technique Removes Old Polymer Layers From Sensitive Historic Artworks Nov 4, 2009
A Northwestern University chemist and an Art Institute of Chicago. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Research Continues On Secure, Mobile, Quantum Communications Nov 3, 2009
29, 2006) A joint collaboration between Northwestern University and BBN Technologies of Cambridge, Mass. has led to the first demonstration of a truly quantum cryptographic data network. (Science Daily)
Healthy eating tips Nov 3, 2009
As obesity expert Dr. Robert Kushner of Northwestern University explained: By consuming just 12 calories more per day, you can gain 2 pounds a year. By. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
New online law journal created by University of Miami law professor Nov 2, 2009
" As to whether law professors are really ready to praise each other, Prof. Froomkin says optimistically that although some editors admitted it would be a change, most seemed to relish the challenge. ### Here is the full list of editors to date: * indicates Section Editor ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Jack M. Beermann Boston University School of Law Lisa Schultz Bressman Vanderbilt University Law School Cary Coglianese University of Pennsylvania School of Law Steven P. Croley University of Michigan Law... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Federal Officials Warn of Stock Account Hacking Nov 1, 2009
David Ruder is former SEC chairman who now teaches securities law at Northwestern University. Professor DAVID RUDER (Law, Northwestern University; Former chairman, SEC): The electronic commerce is very quick and it doesn't take very long - perhaps even a day or two days - for these hackers to move the money from one account to the other and create a very difficult paper trail. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Cordner Nelson, 91; cofounded Track & Field News magazine Oct 31, 2009
A coach told them about Don Potts, at 26 a full professor of mathematics at Northwestern University. Potts told them about a young Italian sports journalist, Roberto Quercetani. (Boston Globe)
Wicks is the jack-of-all trades for the East swim team Oct 29, 2009
Her mark in the 50 free broke the record previously held by eight-time individual state champion and current Northwestern University swimmer Meghan Cavanaugh. But Wicks said she doesn't put much emphasis on such things. (Anchorage Daily News)
Rebecca Jewel Best Ovitz Oct 29, 2009
Rebecca grew up in Galva, graduated from Galva High School and attended Northwestern University, majoring in art ... Rebecca met the love of her life, Ernest G. Ovitz, at Northwestern University. (Forest Republican, WI)
'Culture of we' buffers genetic tendency to depression Oct 28, 2009
--- A genetic tendency to depression is much less likely to be realized in a culture centered on collectivistic rather than individualistic values, according to a new Northwestern University study. In other words, a genetic vulnerability to depression is much more likely to be realized in a Western culture than an East Asian culture that is more about we than me-me-me. (EurekAlert!)
Hecht earns spot on U.S. Navy band Oct 28, 2009
He also has a masters degree in bass trombone performance from Northwestern University at Evanston. He now will be serving his country and at the same time fulfill his dream of becoming a professional trombone player. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Nick Jonas Working On Solo Album, Mom Confirms Oct 28, 2009
" This isn't the first time Nick has talked about doing his own thing without Kevin and Joe. Over the summer, he told MTV News when he has more free time on his hands. "I did go see the college, just to go check it out," he said of Northwestern University, just outside Chicago. "I've always been interested in going to school in Chicago. I love Chicago. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Brookline firefighters don pink for a good cause Oct 28, 2009
Noah Pearlstein, president of the Brookline Local 950, said the union had not yet counted all its donations, but he estimated that firefighters passing the boot at a Northwestern University football game last Saturday raised around $2,000 alone. I d call that a pretty good weekend, he said. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Phillies Know Crux of a 3-Letter Word: Scott Soshnick (Correct) Oct 28, 2009
Even now, with a ring on the resume, its easy to underestimate Manuel, whose folksy drawl makes him the antithesis of New York Yankees manager , who graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in engineering. Manuel isnt exactly erudite. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Eastern 'collectivist' culture may buffer against depression Oct 28, 2009
By Sharon Jayson, USA TODAY People who live in Western culture may get depressed more than those from East Asian culture because Westerners don't have the cultural support that can protect them from a genetic vulnerability to depression, suggests a new study from Northwestern University, in Evanston, Ill. Researchers say Western culture is more individualistic and more concerned with "me" while East Asian culture is more collectivistic and focused on "we.". (USA Today -- News)
Women's Tennis Oct 28, 2009
Michigan State University Official Athletic Site. Junior Whitney Wilson (Evansville, Ind. (Msuspartans.com)
Award allows Beckham to give back Oct 27, 2009
and a one-time pitcher at Northwestern University, was the National League Players Choice Outstanding Rookie. Happ also won honors from The Sporting News. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Live blogging the Mother’s Bar incident town hall Oct 27, 2009
Cutz is recapping what has happened so far: Chancellor Wrighton to Mayor Daley calling for an investigation and Northwestern University has been involved with the discussion (a reporter from the Daily Northwestern is at the forum). 8:58 p.m. | A seriously large pitcher of lemonade : Never underestimate the power of aWashingtonUniversity education, Karen Aroestethe Anti-Defamation League said. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Illinois Valley natives back in the World Series Oct 27, 2009
He pitched three years at Northwestern University, drafted by the Phillies in 2004. Both Phillies pitcher having been grabbing headlines of late and making national appearances on ESPN TV or radio. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
IBM Names Boeing CEO to Board Oct 27, 2009
McNerney is also a director of Procter e, and he serves as a trustee of Northwestern University and The Field Museum of Chicago. Shares of IBM slipped 21 cents to $119. (ABC News -- Wire)
'Lipstick Killer' still behind bars Oct 26, 2009
According to Steven Drizin, the legal director of the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University, Heirens "has served longer than anyone in the U.S. that I can find.". He was put away a year after the end of World War II. It is a dubious record, but fitting for the man dubbed the Lipstick Killer, whose crime spree remains among the most infamous in the history of , the city of Capone and Leopold and Loeb. (CNN)
Do Clean Smells Promote Moral Behavior? Oct 26, 2009
Co-authors are Chen-Bo Zhong of the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and Adam Galinsky of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. The researchers see implications for workplaces, retail stores and other organizations that have relied on traditional surveillance and security measures to enforce rules. (Science Daily)
