Volume 35 Number 18 Edmonton, Canada May 15, 1998

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CBS News' Public Eye correspondent Maggie Cooper interviewed Dr. Stephen Kent at Rutherford Library.

CBS News "Eyes" the U of A

The Public Eye With Bryant Gumbel team interviews sociologist Dr. Stephen Kent about his research into "Children of God." Full Story.

Low Dose radiation can be good for you
U of A researchers have discovered a revolutionary tool for unraveling the mysteries of DNA. Their technique may help doctors diagnose cancer at its earliest stages.


U of A needs to beef up presence in Asia
The Board of Governors hears how Australian universities smoke the U of A in Asian recruitment efforts.


Generation X goes to College.
Every generation carries its culture to school with it and Generation X is no exception. Two long-time U of A professors discuss the ideas and expectations this generation brings to university.


New VP plans to get the research message out
Dr. Roger Smith has been appointed vice-president (research and external affairs). He brings a wealth of experience in the field of business and a commitment to communicate, communicate, communicate.


Pizza 73 takes a slice of U of A business talent
U of A business students show the practical side of research as they help a local business solve the age-old problem of getting your pizza hot and on time.

Internet crime the newest policing challenge
The U of A and Computing Network Services have a role to play in the increasing challenge of "policing" Internet Crime. The U of A alone monitors 55,000 users.


The U of A inside out
A pictorial look at hidden treasures with the university and the beauties blossoming outdoors.


Do you recognize these suits? The true story
With over 1,000 labs on campus, many containing highly dangerous chemicals and bacteria, Environmental Health and Safety rolls up its sleeves -- and dons their space suits -- to keep campus safe.


U of A doctors lead the way in umbilical cord blood transplants
Canada's first successful cord blood transplant saved the life of a baby at Toronto's Sick Children's Hospital, thanks to the U of A's Dr. John Akabutu and his team.


Egyptian summer
Scorpion, vipers and armed guards are all in a day's work for Dr. Nancy Lovell in her search for the secrets in ancient bones.


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