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“I don’t trust people who don’t smile.”

My Oh My Oh Maya!
Celebrated writer Maya Angelou dazzled her audience at the 25th MLK tribute

Making an impassioned plea for courage in the face of adversity, Maya Angelou, renowned poet, playwright and civil rights activist, mesmerized overflow crowds at the 25th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration on Jan. 19.

“How many times have we faced the walls of Jericho that threatened us, maimed us, killed us, and yet we’ve been able to withstand the wrongs and overcome,” said Angelou, speaking in her signature, dramatic style.

FULL STORY

24/7 reprised; Johns Hopkins USA opens a Palm Beach office.

What’s cookin’ in Hopkins Hospital’s main cafeteria; the new Tactical Physician Program; Code of Conduct debuts; Baltimore Symphony offers a discount; Maryland Athletic Club to open at the corner of President and Fleet streets.

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OPENERS

Angels of the OR
Neurosurgeons Ben Carson and Cliff Solomon form a foundation to help the uninsured.

A Night at the Movies
Edward Norton opens The Painted Veil—and helps Howard County General Hospital.

MICU Bride
Medical intensive care staff surprise a patient with a wedding she’ll never forget.

So Long Print Shop, Hello FedEx/Kinko’s
After more than 35 years, Johns Hopkins’ in-house press closes its doors.

Tax Help Offered Free to Employees
Before you tear out your hair and curse, head to Human Resources.

Surprise!
Ten top tips to help you sail through the survey when the Joint Commission calls.

HopkinsOne, MonthOne
All around Hopkins, SWAT teams were there to help, calm and bring the Starbucks.

CENTERPIECE

Celebrating a Century: Social Work Turns 100
Early leaders laid a firm foundation for the department—and an entire field.

fEATURES

Hospital Leaders: The Next Generation
Driving key projects, our administrative trainees learn the ropes from the ground up.

Biggest Loser? Get Moving!
Is extreme exercise the best way to shed pounds? Our Hopkins experts weigh in.

Men: Meet Your Urologist
Hopkins-trained Karen Boyle talks about what sparked her interest in the field.

pICTURE THIS

Soaring to New Heights
Construction cranes, as seen from the bridge connecting Weinberg with The Johns Hopkins Hopsital.

LETTERS

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