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Dr. John Rowe, Chair of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on an Aging Society

macfound — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:18:40 +0000

	Dr. John Rowe, Chair of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on an Aging Society Dr. Rowe discusses research published by the Network in December 2009 in The Milbank Quarterly, which finds that current government projections may significantly underestimate the future life expectancy of Americans by 3.1 to 7.9 years. For more, visit agingsocietynetwork.org.	From: macfound Views: 44 1 ratings
	Time: 02:58	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Webcast: What Kids Learn When They Create with Digital Media

macfound — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:31:15 +0000

	Webcast: What Kids Learn When They Create with Digital Media This forum, entitled "The Power of Youth Voice," brought together experts in digital media and learning to share their research and experiences using digital media in and outside of the classroom. Speakers included: Renee Hobbs, Founder, Media Education Lab, Temple University; Nichole Pinkard, Founder, Digital Youth Network and depaul University professor; Elyse Eidman-Aadahl, Director, National Programs and Site Development, National Writing Project; Moderator: Connie Yowell, Director of ...	From: macfound Views: 1938 2 ratings
	Time: 58:50	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Digital Media and Learning Competition 2010

macfound — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:19:54 +0000

	Digital Media and Learning Competition 2010 Cathy Davidson of HASTAC describes the Digital Media and Learning Competition, which is funding innovative ideas to transform learning using digital media. For more information, visit www.dmlcompetition.net	From: macfound Views: 211 0 ratings
	Time: 02:43	More in Nonprofits & Activism

President Gallucci Accepts the American Enterprise Award on Behalf of John D. MacArthur

macfound — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:20:03 +0000

	President Gallucci Accepts the American Enterprise Award on Behalf of John D. MacArthur macarthur Foundation President Robert Gallucci accepts the American Enterprise Award in honor of the late John D. macarthur at Palm Beach Atlantic University.	From: macfound Views: 116 0 ratings
	Time: 08:41	More in Nonprofits & Activism

White House Urban Affairs Director Addresses New Communities Program Annual Assembly

macfound — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:52:44 +0000

	White House Urban Affairs Director Addresses New Communities Program Annual Assembly The White House sees Chicagos New Communities Program as a source for ideas on urban revitalization for the nation, the director of the White House Office of Urban Affairs, Adolfo Carrión, Jr., told 500 local leaders, community activists, and volunteers at the programs annual assembly. The New Communities Program, the nations largest community and economic development effort, is a macarthur-supported initiative to improve 16 low-income Chicago neighborhoods. Learn more at www.newcommunities.org....	From: macfound Views: 145 0 ratings
	Time: 28:45	More in Nonprofits & Activism

The Marquette Building: A 21st Century Office Building

macfound — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:37:55 +0000

	The Marquette Building: A 21st Century Office Building	From: macfound Views: 31 0 ratings
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Repairing the Marquette Building

macfound — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:37:21 +0000

	Repairing the Marquette Building	From: macfound Views: 32 0 ratings
	Time: 01:09	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Understanding the Chicago School of Architecture

macfound — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:36:04 +0000

	Understanding the Chicago School of Architecture	From: macfound Views: 45 0 ratings
	Time: 01:24	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Early Skyscrapers and the "Chicago Window"

macfound — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:36:46 +0000

	Early Skyscrapers and the "Chicago Window"	From: macfound Views: 21 0 ratings
	Time: 00:48	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Skyscrapers in 1880's Chicago: Nowhere to Go But Up

macfound — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:34:38 +0000

	Skyscrapers in 1880's Chicago: Nowhere to Go But Up www.marquettebuilding.org	From: macfound Views: 60 0 ratings
	Time: 01:11	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Marquette Building: Global Headquarters of the MacArthur Foundation

macfound — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:34:01 +0000

	Marquette Building: Global Headquarters of the MacArthur Foundation	From: macfound Views: 29 0 ratings
	Time: 00:35	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Maintaining the Restored Marquette Building

macfound — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:32:51 +0000

	Maintaining the Restored Marquette Building	From: macfound Views: 19 0 ratings
	Time: 00:28	More in Nonprofits & Activism

History of the Marquette Building

macfound — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:31:39 +0000

	History of the Marquette Building	From: macfound Views: 23 0 ratings
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The Marquette Building: A Chicago Landmark

macfound — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:30:50 +0000

	The Marquette Building: A Chicago Landmark	From: macfound Views: 36 0 ratings
	Time: 00:23	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Restoration of the Marquette Building: A 10-Year Project

macfound — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:14:17 +0000

	Restoration of the Marquette Building: A 10-Year Project	From: macfound Views: 28 0 ratings
	Time: 02:43	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Use of Modern Materials in Marquette Building Restoration

macfound — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:11:38 +0000

	Use of Modern Materials in Marquette Building Restoration	From: macfound Views: 32 0 ratings
	Time: 04:06	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Restoring the Marquette Building

macfound — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:10:22 +0000

	Restoring the Marquette Building marquette.macfound.org	From: macfound Views: 32 0 ratings
	Time: 01:23	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Restoration of the Marquette Buildings Cornice

macfound — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:11:08 +0000

	Restoration of the Marquette Buildings Cornice marquette.macfound.org	From: macfound Views: 15 0 ratings
	Time: 01:03	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Construction of the Marquette Building's 21st Century Cornice

macfound — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:08:24 +0000

	Construction of the Marquette Building's 21st Century Cornice	From: macfound Views: 13 0 ratings
	Time: 03:57	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Camille Utterback, 2009 MacArthur Fellow

macfound — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:49:07 +0000

	Camille Utterback, 2009 MacArthur Fellow Digital artist Camille Utterback was named a macarthur Fellow in 2009. The Fellowship is a $500000, no-strings-attached grant for individuals who have shown exceptional creativity in their work and the promise to do more. Learn more at www.macfound.org/fellows.	From: macfound Views: 3784 5 ratings
	Time: 02:29	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Maneesh Agrawala, 2009 MacArthur Fellow

macfound — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:33:53 +0000

	Maneesh Agrawala, 2009 MacArthur Fellow Computer vision technologist Maneesh Agrawala was named a macarthur Fellow in 2009. The Fellowship is a $500000, no-strings-attached grant for individuals who have shown exceptional creativity in their work and the promise to do more. Learn more at www.macfound.org/fellows.	From: macfound Views: 3238 6 ratings
	Time: 02:21	More in Nonprofits & Activism

L. Mahadevan, 2009 MacArthur Fellow

macfound — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:35:16 +0000

	L. Mahadevan, 2009 MacArthur Fellow Applied mathematician L. Mahadevan was named a macarthur Fellow in 2009. The Fellowship is a $500000, no-strings-attached grant for individuals who have shown exceptional creativity in their work and the promise to do more. Learn more at www.macfound.org/fellows.	From: macfound Views: 3389 5 ratings
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Edwidge Danticat, 2009 MacArthur Fellow

macfound — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:32:07 +0000

	Edwidge Danticat, 2009 MacArthur Fellow Novelist Edwidge Danticat was named a macarthur Fellow in 2009. The Fellowship is a $500000, no-strings-attached grant for individuals who have shown exceptional creativity in their work and the promise to do more. Learn more at www.macfound.org/fellows.	From: macfound Views: 3793 3 ratings
	Time: 01:55	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Richard Prum, 2009 MacArthur Fellow

macfound — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:00:09 +0000

	Richard Prum, 2009 MacArthur Fellow Ornithologist Richard Prum was named a macarthur Fellow in 2009. The Fellowship is a $500000, no-strings-attached grant for individuals who have shown exceptional creativity in their work and the promise to do more. Learn more at www.macfound.org/fellows.	From: macfound Views: 1434 5 ratings
	Time: 02:12	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Mary Tinetti, 2009 MacArthur Fellow

macfound — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:55:01 +0000

	Mary Tinetti, 2009 MacArthur Fellow Geriatric physician Mary Tinetti was named a macarthur Fellow in 2009. The Fellowship is a $500000, no-strings-attached grant for individuals who have shown exceptional creativity in their work and the promise to do more. Learn more at www.macfound.org/fellows.	From: macfound Views: 1112 3 ratings
	Time: 02:29	More in Nonprofits & Activism