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Perman, MD, is in a tough spot. He’s been a 49ers fan ever since he rooted for Joe Montana and Co. in the late 1970s and early 1980s, while Perman was a professor of pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. But he’s also grown to admire the Ravens from his time in Baltimore, after the team's debut in 1996. Whom should he root for in the Super Bowl? Is he the only 49ers fan on campus? To help us find out, please vote in our poll below!</div></div><div class="news-info"><div class="news-title">Go Ravens!</div><div class="news-description">The University congratulates the Baltimore Ravens on their AFC Championship win over the New England Patriots. You have made the University and the city of Baltimore very proud, and we will be rooting for you in the Super Bowl. Go Ravens!</div></div><div class="news-info"><div class="news-title">Proton Treatment Center<br/> ‘Topped Out’</div><div class="news-description">The Maryland Proton Treatment Center, a $200 million collaborative health care project that will bring to Maryland the most advanced radiation technology in cancer treatment, celebrated its “topping out” with a ceremony at its BioPark site. Topping out is a construction milestone, marking the last beam laid in the building. The facility is scheduled to begin treating patients in 2015. Click <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130202093531/http://www.umaryland.edu/offices/communications/news/?ViewStatus=FullArticle&articleDetail=19798">here</a> to learn more.</div></div><div class="news-info"><div class="news-title">Capital Campaign Meets<br/> $650 Million Goal</div><div class="news-description">The University’s multi-year capital campaign, “Making an Impact Worldwide,” has met its goal, surpassing $650 million. All the University schools were involved in the fundraising. Contributions included $30 million from the W.P. Carey Foundation for what is now the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. Like the students at left, we thank all the contributors. Click <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130202093531/http://www.umaryland.edu/offices/communications/news/?ViewStatus=FullArticle&articleDetail=19677">here</a> to learn more.</div></div><div class="news-info"><div class="news-title">Dowdy To Head<br/> Development, UMBF</div><div class="news-description">The University has named Michael B. "Mickey" Dowdy, MBA, as its new chief development officer and vice president. Dowdy, who also will be president and CEO of the University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation, Inc., comes from East Carolina University, where he is vice chancellor for university advancement. He begins Jan. 22.</div></div><div class="news-info"><div class="news-title">National Leader Kirschling SON Dean</div><div class="news-description">Jane M. Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN, dean of the University of Kentucky College of Nursing and president of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, has been appointed dean of the University of Maryland School of Nursing, effective Jan. 1, 2013. She replaces Janet D. Allan, PhD, RN, FAAN, who will retire on Dec. 31 after 10 years as dean. Kirschling also will serve as university director of inter- professional education. Click <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130202093531/http://www.umaryland.edu/offices/communications/news/?ViewStatus=FullArticle&articleDetail=19257">here</a>.</div></div><div class="news-info"><div class="news-title">Updates to Service</div><div class="news-description">The Fayette Street hub stop has been relocated to Fayette Street at Greene Street, and Federal Hill Route 703 stops have been changed. 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