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...creation of the reserve funds allows the School of Public Health to develop new initiatives in fields such as international or environmental health and provides a buffer against uncertainty in grant funding...
Though Bloom had not accounted for a major economic recession when he created the reserve funds—worrying instead that federal research funding might decline—he said he hoped that the money set aside would help the School of Public Health pull through current economic troubles...
...know a woman who has been physically abused or injured by her partner,” and “31 percent know a woman whose partner insults or humiliates her regularly.” Professors Anita Raj of Boston University and Jay Silverman of the Harvard School of Public Health published a study in 2002 that found similarly disturbing results: When a sample of South Asian women in Boston were surveyed, 40 percent of them had experienced physical or sexual abuse in their current relationship, but only 11 percent went to seek outside help for their problems. Studies...
Hugh Hardy, a member of the committee that awards the Brunner Prize, said the committee selected Van Valkenburgh for his contribution to public life...
...York City Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe said that Van Valkenburgh is “passionate about his work and passionate about the importance of well-designed public space for a liveable city...