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1. Zimmer optimistic at open forum

Zimmer said the recently announced faculty expansion is only possible because the University made budget cutbacks last year.

2. Z&H to replace UMart in May

“The dynamic of the store will be different, but the concept will be very similar,” Z&H co-owner Tim Schau said.

3. U of C clinic offers H1N1 vaccines to those at risk

The one-day clinic, on 60th Street and Ellis Avenue from 12 to 4 p.m., will provide 600 to 800 vaccines, according to University spokesman Steve Kloehn.

4. Former Argonne director, dean of physical sciences dies

The scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM), which Crew invented in 1964, revolutionized physics and chemistry by producing the first still and moving images of atoms.

5. Church hands out Origin of Species with Creationist intro

Living Waters, a non-denominational Christian Ministry located in California and led by Comfort, donated the books for dissemination on college campuses.

6. Two art scholars up for for $100K prize

Tania Bruguera, a visual arts professor and performance artist, and Renaissance Society assistant curator Hamza Walker (A.B. ’88) were nominated for the artist and writer/curator categories, respectively.

7. Ivy Plus helps alums find plus-ones

The Ivy Plus Society (IPS) is a business—and dating—networking club for alums of elite colleges across the country.

8. Bicycle Ambassador gives tips on turn signal diplomacy

Bike Ambassador and passionate cyclist Nicholas Van Zoeren said his goal was to encourage students, “If they don’t have [a bike] to get one, and if they have one, to ride as safely as possible.”

9. University opens Law School time capsule

Preservationists from the Regenstein Library opened the envelopes to reveal letters from academics, publishers, and prominent legal figures. These included letters from five Supreme Court Justices, including William Brennan.

10. Sexologist alum remembers Kinsey

"Kinsey opened the door for me,” Gagnon said.