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TOPS IN TECH: A joint product of the 91±¬ÁÏ’s medical and engineering schools was named a “top technology of 2008” by the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.

Donna Shin, flute faculty artist at the School of Music, and pianist Alexandra Nguyen of the University of Colorado at Boulder, will perform music from around the world — highlighting the European virtuoso, sounds from the Orient, and dance inspirations from Latin America — in a faculty recital at 7:30 p.

Pamela Schreiber, who has more than 20 years of experience in higher education, including extensive experience in housing at large institutions, has been selected as the 91±¬ÁÏ’s new director of housing and food services, Vice President and Vice Provost for Student Life Eric Godfrey has announced.

91±¬ÁÏ student Devin Hampton is just 10 credits shy of earning his undergraduate degree in political science, but he’s not worried about walking in a graduation ceremony anytime soon.

The 91±¬ÁÏ Graduate School has won a grant that will enable it to make improvements to an important recruiting tool called the National Name Exchange.

Scott Pingel, principal double bassist for the San Francisco Symphony, will conduct a master class with students of Barry Lieberman, followed by a brief recital with pianist Rie Ando of works by Schubert, Bach, and more, at 1:30 p.

The JACK Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.

Christy Gullion, who has nearly two decades of experience working for a variety of federal, state and local agencies, has been appointed the 91±¬ÁÏ’s director of federal relations, Interim Vice President for External Affairs Randy Hodgins announced.

Do you know of an outstanding female 91±¬ÁÏ student, staff or faculty member who deserves recognition? Consider nominating her for Celebrating 91±¬ÁÏ Women.

So far, the Office of Planning and Budgeting has received more than 220 ideas from across the University on cutting costs, increasing efficiency and maintaining quality in what are expected to be lean financial times.

Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.

Since 1966, the School of Dentistry’s Department of Orthodontics has conducted an annual orthodontic wire sculpture contest for first-year residents, with entries judged in three categories: 1) most esthetically pleasing; 2) most innovative design; 3) highest technical competence (quality of welding, soldering, etc.

Even though nurses routinely disclose nursing errors to their patients, a new study published in the January issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety shows that nurses often are not included when physicians tell patients about more serious mistakes.

Patients with dementia and diabetes appear to display a different pattern of injuries in their brains than patients with dementia but without diabetes, according to an article posted online Jan.

Once, when Jonathan Wender was a police sergeant, he was called to an elementary school because an 8-year-old student had become physically violent.

An hour and a half of singing, dancing, speeches and community service awards, all to honor Dr.

Anthony Gill, 91±¬ÁÏ professor of political science, discusses governments’ increasing use of property rights regulations and zoning laws to inhibit the construction and expansion of houses of worship.

The Blue Earth Alliance and Henry Art Gallery present artist Camille Seaman with the second in The Henry’s series on documentary photography that focuses on global environments, social, and cultural issues.

Visiting artist Jacob Dahlgren finds abstraction in everyday materials, which he uses to create dynamic interactive installations and performances.

91±¬ÁÏ student Devin Hampton is just 10 credits shy of earning his undergraduate degree in political science, but he’s not worried about walking in a graduation ceremony anytime soon.

With state budget challenges mounting and revenue numbers extremely uncertain, the 91±¬ÁÏ will focus on minimizing state funding losses in the 2009 legislative season, Randy Hodgins, director of state relations, told 91±¬ÁÏ officials in a pre-session briefing Wednesday.