Historian Counters Myths About the Holocaust
Speaking to an audience including family members of Holocaust survivors, Weinberg historian Peter Hayes discussed eight common Holocaust myths and misconceptions. Hayes specializes in 20th-century German history, particularly the Nazi period.
Silverman Hall to Encourage Medical Discoveries
The Richard and Barbara Silverman Hall for Molecular Therapeutics and Diagnostics, a new Evanston campus building that will encourage discoveries at the intersections of multiple scientific disciplines, was dedicated November 12. Silverman Hall will be home to the Chemistry of Life Processes Institute and approximately 245 researchers and staff.
Some Earthquake Aftershocks Two Centuries Old
Research led by Earth and Planetary Sciences professor Seth Stein shows that most Midwestern temblors are aftershocks of major earthquakes in the New Madrid seismic zone that struck almost 200 years ago. "On the San Andreas fault in California, aftershocks only continue for about 10 years," Stein explained. "But in the middle of a continent, they go on much longer."
Other Weinberg News
Exploring How Women with HIV Cope Financially
Celeste Watkins-Hayes, assistant professor of sociology and African American studies, will undertake a first-of-its-kind study of the economic survival strategies of a racially and socioeconomically diverse array of women with HIV in the Chicago area.
Northwestern Center to Open New Directions for Cancer Research
The Physical Sciences-Oncology Center, funded by a grant from the National Cancer Institute, will study the regulation and expression of genes in both normal health and development and in cancer. Cross-disciplinary teams are at the heart of the new center.
Three Faculty Writers Featured in International Literary Magazine
Works by Stuart Dybek, Aleksandar Hemon and Alex Kotlowitz appear in the current issue of Granta, which showcases Chicago's vitality as a city of writers and writing. Granta's site features a video discussion with Hemon and Dybek about the "energy and inspiration" of Chicago and "its exhilarating 'incompleteness.'"
Multimedia
Weinberg Alum Overcomes Polar Obstacles
John Huston (Weinberg99) became the first American to ski unsupported to the North Pole.
Scientist Investigates Impact of Melting Permafrost
Andrew Jacobson, assistant professor of earth and planetary sciences, discusses his research.
Clinton Visit Helps Mold Obama Administration's African Policy
Political science professor Richard Joseph discusses current U.S. policy towards Africa.
