Institute Announcements

02/24/2015 17:09:37
New Presidential Chair Provides Vital Unrestricted Funding
Stacey Hong
The $15 million endowment from Sonja and William Davidow (MS'59) ensures "a no-red-tape process … for getting inspirational ideas off the ground"
01/28/2015 09:59:09
Charles H. Townes (1915-2015)
Kathy Svitil
Laser pioneer Charles H. Townes (PhD '39), a life member of the Caltech Board of Trustees and a recipient of the 1964 Nobel Prize in Physics, died on Tuesday, January 27. He was 99 years old.
01/23/2015 15:45:44
On the Leading Edge of Higher Education
Jessica Stoller-Conrad
From creating programs to increase diversity in STEM fields to pioneering the most effective methods for both reading and teaching their students, Caltech alumni leaders are changing the higher education landscape from the inside out.
11/11/2014 10:20:55
Richard H. Scheller Elected as Caltech Trustee
Kathy Svitil
Richard H. Scheller (PhD '80) has been named a trustee of Caltech. He is executive vice president and head of research and early development at Genentech, a member of the Roche Group.
10/31/2014 09:43:45
The Inauguration of President Rosenbaum: A Recap
Jessica Stoller-Conrad
On Friday, October 24, 2014, Thomas F. Rosenbaum was formally inaugurated as the ninth president of Caltech in a ceremony that brought together students, faculty, staff, and academic leadership along with local community members and leaders.
10/30/2014 12:36:44
Future of Science and Innovation
Kathy Svitil
On the evening of Thursday, October 23, Beckman Auditorium was host to a lively discussion on the future directions of academic science and its evolving relationship with government, industry, and private philanthropy. Read some highlights of the conversation.
10/24/2014 09:00:32
The Inauguration: New Leadership and Old Traditions
Jessica Stoller-Conrad
The inauguration of President Thomas F. Rosenbaum marks the beginning of a new era of leadership at Caltech. And yet, many of the traditional events associated with the inauguration ceremony itself are actually quite old.
10/23/2014 08:46:05
What to Expect at the Inauguration of President Rosenbaum
Jessica Stoller-Conrad
Here is a summary of the events that will take place on October 23 and 24, 2014, in honor of President Rosenbaum's inauguration.
08/25/2014 09:48:16
Improving Access to Data Across the Board: An Interview with Kristin Antelman
Jessica Stoller-Conrad
The new university librarian at Caltech sat down with us to talk about her new position, the changing needs of a library in the 21st century, and her past life as a competitive chess player
06/02/2014 17:37:20
Maria I. Lopez Wins Schmitt Staff Prize
Cynthia Eller
Thomas W. Schmitt, former associate vice president for human resources, remarks, "I think Caltech does a better job of including staff as part of the community than any other place I know of."
05/30/2014 15:20:19
40-Year Service Awardees
Douglas Smith
The 59th Annual Staff Service Awards, presented in Beckman Auditorium on Monday, June 2, honored more than 250 staff members whose service ranges from 10 to 50 years. We profile three staff members celebrating 40 years at Caltech.
40-Year Service Awardees
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