| Vol XXXIV No. 95 |
Monday, February 26, 2001 |
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Talking about a revolution
Regional meeting focuses on ethical, legal issues around genetic research
HILARY BURN
News Writer
 As scientists raced to sequence the human genome, they left a multitude of ethical and legal issues in their wake. At Notre Dame this weekend, health care professionals, educators, lawyers, researchers, students and clergy wrestled with those issues and discussed how ... [more]
One expert warns not to hope for too much from genome findings
HILARY BURN
News Writer
Our expectations for the potential of genetic research should not be too high, said Dr. Neil Holtzman, a professor at Johns Hopkins, in a lecture Friday at the North Central Indiana Ethics Consortium at Notre Dame. "Genetics will advance knowledge, but ... [more]
Montana, renowned architect, dies
LAURA SELLINGER
News Writer
Francesco "Frank" Montana, former professor and chair of the School of Architecture, died Friday, Feb. 16, at his home in Largo, Fla. He was 89 years old. Montana designed many buildings on the Notre Dame campus. His works include McKenna Hall ... [more]
Observer takes top honors at ACP national convention
ANNE MARIE MATTINGLY
News Editor
The Observer took home its first ever Newspaper of the Year award Sunday from the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP). "This was the result of many long hours in the office four our staff and is proof that The Observer is continuing ... [more]
SMC Trustees gather for campus meeting
u Board holds two days of meetings with students
KATIE MILLER
News Writer
The Saint Mary's Board of Trustees held meetings on campus last Thursday and Friday. The Board met with students on many different levels: formal committee meetings, open forums and a scheduled luncheon. The Board met with Committees of Finance, College Relations, ... [more]
Expert discusses image issues
SHEILA FLYNN
News Writer
More than 20 years ago, Leigh Cohn's wife told him she was bulimic. At the time, there wasn't even a word for the disorder. Since then, the couple has worked to increase awareness of the condition and other eating disorders, and ... [more]
Mazarr: Find a human side to organizations
KIMBERLY SPRINGER
News Writer
"Most organizations aren't human, what are you going to do about it?" asked Michael Mazarr, president of an international security think tank in Washington, in his discussion of sociology and psychology of people in the electronic workplace on Friday. Mazarr, president ... [more]
Mendozas ranked 24th largest philanthropists of 2000
Special to The Observer
A $35-million gift to the University from Thomas and Kathy Mendoza has been ranked the 24th largest in the nation last year, according to the annual Slate 60 survey compiled by the online magazine Slate and the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Bill ... [more]
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