Friday, April 15, 2016

Top Stories

Mark Rollins named University College dean

Mark Rollins, professor of philosophy and chair of the Performing Arts Department, has been named dean of University College, the professional and continuing education division of Arts & Sciences.

Mice with stuttering defect offer insight into speech disorder

Mice that vocalize in a repetitive, halting pattern similar to human stuttering may provide insight into the condition, according to new School of Medicine research. They can help scientists understand the disorder’s molecular and neurological basis.

WashU Expert: Getting a tax refund? Consider saving it

Thinking about blowing that tax refund on a vacation or some home improvements? You might be better off saving it, said Michal Grinstein-Weiss, associate director of the Brown School’s Center for Social Development.

Medical Campus students perform ‘Legally Blonde’

This weekend, Medical Campus students plan to forgo scientific pursuits and dabble in the law for a bit. The students will present the musical “Legally Blonde” today and Saturday, April 16, in the Olin Residence Hall Gym on the Medical Campus.

Events

8 p.m. Friday, April 15

Italian Film Festival: ‘God Willing’

10 a.m. Saturday, April 16

Saturday Science lecture: ‘Vision Emerging’

2 p.m. Sunday, April 17

University City Sculpture Series opening celebration

3 p.m. Monday, April 18

IT town hall on Medical Campus

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Campus Announcements

Retirement savings plan info sessions next week

The Office of Human Resources will offer information sessions next week for employees who want to learn more about changes to simplify administration of the university’s retirement savings plan. TIAA will lead the sessions Monday and Tuesday, April 18-19, and the information will be posted online later.

Social Photo of the Week

Capturing a favorite time of year

WashU in the News

It’s hard to figure out what big banks spend to follow the rules

Marketplace

Microsoft sues U.S. on secret requests of customer data

Fox Business

Student team launches new app

St. Louis Business Journal

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Campus Voices

‘Working together to promote opportunity’

Jason Purnell, of the Brown School, co-wrote an editorial in The Journal of the American Medical Association about the relationship between income and life expectancy and improving population health.

Notables

Arts & Sciences recognized six alumni for their achievements, leadership and support during its 19th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony last week.

Class Acts

Postmodern kalamkari

Priyanka Reddy in front of models For Priyanka Reddy, a fashion design major in the Sam Fox School, kalamkari — one of the world’s oldest textile traditions — was both an inspiration and a challenge. Her thesis collection debuts April 24 as part of the annual Fashion Design Show. Read more about outstanding graduating students on the Commencement website.

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