Stories for January 24, 2005

*Four Proposals Funded through Provost's Grant Competition

*Historian Tracks Trends In Attitudes Toward Death Penalty

*Open House, Public Hearing On Landfill Closure, January 27

*Human Rights Gallery Opens At Benton With Exhibit On Race

*Austin To Chair NCAA Board

*Environmental Awards Offered

*Former Foundation Chair Named Trustee

*Researcher's Work On Bacteria, Biofilms Has Range Of Applications

*Scientists' Discovery Boosts Understanding of Fertilization

*Patient Safety Is Driving Force For New Clinical Collaboration

*Nominations Sought For Alumni And Faculty Awards

*Conference Highlights Benefits Of Undergraduate Research

*From Food Courts To Coffee Shops, Dining Services Caters To Changing Campus