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September 10, 2018

September 1, 2018: during the Founders Cup game between Chicago and The WashU Bears at Francis Field on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo: Danny Reise/Washington University)

The McDonnell International Scholars Academy Welcome Dinner took place Aug. 30 at the Missouri History Museum. It was a chance for the 2018 cohort to meet current scholars and their faculty ambassadors. (Photo: Mary Butkus/Washington University)

During the McDonnell International Scholars Academy Welcome Dinner Aug. 30, Jim Wertsch, outgoing director of the McDonnell Academy addressed the crowd. Chancellor Mark Wrighton gave opening remarks. (Photo: Mary Butkus/Washington University)

Dean Mark Taylor works the serving line Sept. 5 at Olin Business School’s welcome cookout. (Photo: Jerry Naunheim Jr./Washington University)

Olin MBA relaunch party — Olin Business School celebrated the rebranding of its overall, values-based, data-driven academic approach and the relaunch of its Master of Business Administration program, featuring a six-week global immersion experience. Learn more on the Olin blog. (Photo: Sarah Carmody)

food trucks at Olin — During Olin Business School’s celebration of its rebranding and the relaunch of its MBA program, students and other guests enjoyed food trucks and other fun. (Photo: Sarah Carmody)

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