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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Top Stories

Ronné Patrick Turner named vice provost for admissions

Ronné Patrick Turner has been appointed vice provost for admissions, effective July 1, according to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. Turner, currently at Northeastern University, succeeds John Berg, who retires June 30.

Preemies’ gut bacteria reveal vast scope of antibiotic resistance

A new School of Medicine study reveals extensive antibiotic resistance in the gut bacteria of premature infants. The researchers say these findings support the push to minimize routine use of antibiotics in these vulnerable patients.

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Events

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9

Trademark licensing fair

Noon Wednesday, March 9

Assembly Series: Elijah Anderson

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Campus Announcements

Flags lowered to remember Nancy Reagan

The U.S. and university flags over Brookings Hall are lowered to half-staff in remembrance of former first lady Nancy Reagan, who died March 6.

WashU in the News

How do you solve a problem like Zika?

The Week Magazine

Law graduate gets her day in court

The New York Times

Washington University appoints vice chancellor for tech transfer

St. Louis Business Journal

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Notables

Paul F. Austin, MD, a professor of surgery at the School of Medicine, will receive the John W. Duckett Pediatric Research Excellence Award from the American Urology Association’s Urology Care Foundation.

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Who Knew WashU?

Who Knew WashU? trivia launches

Who Knew WashU?The Record is launching a fun new feature. “Who Knew WashU?” will test your knowledge of university trivia, past and present. Watch for a new question every Tuesday. Let's get started: What happens to the leftover cooking oil from the university’s dining locations?

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