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Powerheart AED Device installed in the Physics Research Building

As you may have already noticed - an AED (Automated external defibrillator) has been installed outside of 1040 PRB. The AED is a self-testing, battery-operated device. After applying the AED's…

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Physics Gingerbread Competition - January 30, 2014

The Center for Emergent Materials has expanded their invitation to showcase creativity to the entire physics department. The Gingerbread Physics Competition is scheduled for January 30, 2014 from…

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Professor Chris Hirata awarded Helen B. Warner Prize by the American Astronomical Society

Congratulations to Chris Hirata, Professor of Physics and Professor of Astronomy, who has been awarded the 2014 Helen B. Warner Prize by the American Astronomical Society.

The citation…

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Martin Luther King, Jr

In honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the University will be closed on Monday, Jan 20

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American Red Cross Blood Drive a great success!

Thanks to everyone for making the most recent Blood Drive an OUTSTANDING success. The goal was 35 units and 44 units were collected. The November drive was also very successful with a goal of 45…

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American Red Cross Blood Drive scheduled for Monday January 13 in the PRB

The American Red Cross is in great need of donors due to reduced donations during the holidays and the inclement weather. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org…

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Assistant Professor Rolando Valdes Aguilar joins the faculty

The arrival of Prof. Rolando Valdes Aguilar completes a great year of faculty recruiting for the Department of Physics. Professor Valdes Aguilar joins the Condensed Matter Experiment Group. His…

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OFFICES CLOSED December 24 and 25 and January 1

In observance of the Christmas Holidays, all university and department offices will be closed on December 24 and 25. Offices will also be closed on January 1 in observance of New Years Day.

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John Beacom named as an APS Fellow

John Beacom, Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Director of the Center for Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics (CCAPP) has been elected as an American Physics Society Fellow for 2013. Each…