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Friday, March 4, 2016

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Carter appointed vice chancellor for operations, technology transfer

Dedric Carter has been appointed vice chancellor for operations and technology transfer, effective July 1. Carter is currently associate provost, associate vice chancellor for innovation and entrepreneurship, and professor of engineering practice.

Newly identified genetic errors may prevent heart attacks

A new study that included genetic data from more than 190,000 people has identified two genes that, when altered, either promote or undermine heart health. The findings from the School of Medicine and others may help guide efforts to design new preventive drugs.

Gun violence and childhood trauma discussion Monday

University and community leaders will gather Monday, March 7, to address the impact of gun violence on youth during a discussion, “Gun Violence and Childhood Trauma.” The event will be held from 2-5 p.m. in Hillman Hall’s Clark-Fox Forum.

Julian Rosefeldt exhibit opens at Kemper museum today

Tumbleweeds drift past clapboard buildings. A lone rider crosses dusty mountains. In “American Night” (2009), which opens today at the Kemper Art Museum, German artist Julian Rosefeldt turns an amused yet critical eye to the conventions of the Western film.

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Events

4 p.m. Friday, March 4

Colloquium on dancer Michio Ito

Noon-2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5

Vehicle safety checks

4 p.m. Sunday, March 6

Cherrick Lecture: ‘Family Papers’

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Campus Announcements

Athletics Complex to close early today, Saturday

The Athletics Complex will close early today and Saturday, March 4-5, as the university hosts the first and second rounds of the NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament. The complex will close at 3 p.m. today and at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow.

Social Photo of the Week

‘ I see skies of blue …’

WashU in the News

A way to a deal on a Supreme Court nomination

The New York Times

Kids understand writing much earlier than parents teach them, new research suggests

Quartz

‘Elephant’s Graveyard’: When bread and circuses aren’t enough

KDHX

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Notables

portrait of Williams and HernandezArchitect Amanda Williams and artist/educator Andres L. Hernandez have won the 2015–17 iteration of PXSTL, an international design-build commission organized by the Pulitzer Arts Foundation and the Sam Fox School.

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