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'Greening of the IMU' to improve sustainability, save costs at IU Bloomington

September 23, 2009

Dozens of experts will join Indiana University students, faculty and staff this fall for an intensive planning exercise to improve sustainability practices at one of IU Bloomington's best-known buildings: the Indiana Memorial Union.


Opera legend, 'father' of medical record systems receive IU President's Medal

September 8, 2009

Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie has awarded world-renowned operatic soprano and former IU voice professor Camilla Williams and Clement J. McDonald, distinguished professor emeritus and a pioneer in electronic medical record systems, with the President's Medal for Excellence.


White House: D’Agostino To Remain as NNSA Administrator

September 3, 2009

NNSA Administrator Thomas D'Agostino

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, President Barack Obama announced that Thomas Paul D'Agostino, Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of the Department of Energy and Administrator for Nuclear Security of the National Nuclear Security Administration, will continue serving in his current role.


National Forum Notes Model Created by Center for Urban Education

August 21, 2009

A public forum sponsored by White House education officials at Long Beach City College started out on Aug.


Boesche Gets Rare "Drop In" Visit At White House

August 17, 2009

Roger Boesche, Occidental's Arthur G. Coons Distinguished Professor in the History of Ideas, was given the rare privilege of a "drop-in" visit with President Barack Obama '83 -- his old student -- in the White House's Oval Office on August 13.


It's not the economy, stupid — it's what you do with it

August 14, 2009

Barack Obama's 2008 victory may have surprised the world, but not UCLA political scientist Lynn Vavreck.
 
In a new book that makes the astounding claim that there are only two sure routes to winning the U.S.


Presidential Medal of Freedom Awarded to Jack Kemp ‘57

August 12, 2009

The late Jack Kemp '57 was among 16 individuals to whom President Barack Obama '83 awarded the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom this afternoon in the East Room of the White House. The medal is America's highest civilian honor.


NNSA Launches New Web Page Highlighting Employee Excellence Across the Nuclear Security Enterprise

August 12, 2009

The National Nuclear Security Administration today launched a new web page highlighting employees who have received professional awards or have been honored for outstanding work within their professional fields. The page, located at http://www.nnsa.energy.gov/news/ourpeople.htm and featured on the NNSA home page, will promote employees from across the nuclear security enterprise.


Jack Kemp '57 Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

July 30, 2009

The late Jack Kemp '57 is one of 16 recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian honor, President Barack Obama '83


Anastas to Head EPA's Office of Research and Development

July 28, 2009

President Barack Obama has nominated Paul Anastas, Teresa and H. John Heinz III Professor in the Practice of Chemistry for the Environment, to lead the U.S.


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