November 13, 2003

Life scientists settle into new campus home


Arthur and Gladys Pancoe
Alumnus Arthur Pancoe and his wife, Gladys, made a gift of $10 million toward the construction of the life sciences pavilion.

A diverse group of University life scientists has moved into the sparkling new labs of the Arthur and Gladys Pancoe-Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Life Sciences Pavilion, which officially opens at 4:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, with a dedication ceremony.

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News

Two appointed associate vice presidents for research

Gary Borisy and Lewis J. Smith have been appointed associate vice presidents for research, it was announced by C. Bradley Moore, vice president for research and professor of chemistry.

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Supplier Diversity Conference is Nov. 18

Northwestern will sponsor its eighth annual Supplier Diversity Conference on Tuesday,
Nov. 18.

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IT news

Information Technology has announced new file server housing and system support service for departments and schools.

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West Africa is subject of conference

West Africa and its struggle against extreme poverty, corruption, warfare and unstable government will be the focus of a three-day conference sponsored by the Program of African Studies from Nov. 13 through Nov. 15.

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Open Enrollment extended to Dec. 5

Open Enrollment for the 2004 benefit programs has been extended to Dec. 5.

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