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CMU Today A collaboration of nuclear proportions CMU collaborates with MSU on academic initiative Michigan State University announced collaboration with CMU on an academic initiative to involve three CMU physics faculty in nuclear physics research at CMU. Through the initiative, undergraduate and graduate students from both universities will have greater opportunities to conduct research at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, a world-leading facility in East Lansing. "FRIB will be one of the leading rare isotope user facilities of its type in the world," Ian Davison, dean of CMU's College of Science and Technology, says. Researchers at FRIB will conduct research producing the same rare isotopes found in stars or supernovae. The research will promote understanding of how nuclear particles can be used in diagnosing and curing diseases, advancing homeland security efforts through radiation detection, and uncovering the origin of matter. • CMU officially opens America's 137th medical school The ribbon was cut, officially opening the College of Medicine's $24 million, 60,000-square-foot building. The state-of-the-art facility will welcome the inaugural class in the summer of 2013. "The College of Medicine strengthens CMU's academic core by attracting high caliber faculty, enhancing research and establishing a partnership with communities and medical care providers across the state," said President George E. Ross. The College of Medicine's new wing added to the Health Professions Building features innovative labs, clinics equipped with the latest technologies and classroom environments enhanced for team-centered learning. "This is a significant milestone along the way to graduating our first class of medical students in 2017," said Ernie Yoder, founding dean of CMU's College of Medicine. • Hail to the Chiefs Clarke Historical Library's current exhibit, "The Presidency," captures more than 200 years of dramatic presidential election campaigns. The exhibit offers a wide collection of legal documents, political cartoons, books and authentic presidential signatures. Library student employee Amber Wright is hoping visitors pause and reflect on the magnitude of what they're observing. "I want people to visualize standing in a room where documents that physically went through the hands of every U.S. president are hanging on the wall," says Wright. More than 100 artifacts will be displayed through January 2013. The display room will be constantly updated with new items as they relate to the 2012 presidential election. CMU University Libraries coordinator of exhibits Janet Danek says the exhibit will introduce visitors to the immense wonders of history and serve as an essential example of the many unique things that Clarke Historical Library has to offer. • 44 centralight winter '12

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