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Wednesday, June 1, 2016

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Glenn appointed chief of university police department

Mark Glenn, a 15-year veteran of the university’s police department, has been appointed chief of police, effective today. Glenn was selected for his stellar record, strong relationships with campus and community partners and commitment to students.

Obituary: Maggie Ryan, 2016 graduate, 22

Maggie Ryan, 22, died in a car accident May 22 in Wayne County, Ind., on her way home to Boston, just two days after earning degrees in Arts & Sciences. Ryan was a leader of both Dance Marathon and Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity.

As legalized marijuana rises, adolescents’ pot problems decline

A survey of more than 216,000 adolescents from all 50 states indicates the number of teens with marijuana-related problems is declining. Similarly, rates of marijuana use by young people are falling. School of Medicine researchers examine the data.

Golliday receives Gloria White service award

Bobby Golliday, coordinator of special programs for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, won the Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award at the annual Staff Day celebration May 23 in Edison Theatre.

Obituary: Morvarid Karimi, assistant professor of neurology, 44

Morvarid Karimi, MD, a tenacious researcher, committed teacher and compassionate clinician in the Department of Neurology at the School of Medicine, died May 21 of a brain hemorrhage. She was 44.

Chinkapin oak trees to be planted in Oak Allee

About 35 Chinkapin oak trees will be planted this summer and fall in Oak Allee, the iconic path that connects the Quadrangle to Graham Chapel. The trees will replace the path’s remaining pin oaks, which are in poor health and are being removed this month.

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Events

4 p.m. Thursday, June 2

‘Raising St. Louis’ lecture

6 p.m. Friday, June 3

Gallery talk on Bernoudy collection

4 p.m. Monday, June 6

James Davis memorial service

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Campus Announcements

Time to renew your U-Pass

The current U-Pass — allowing faculty and staff free use of Metro, the region’s public-transportation bus and light-rail system — expires June 30. Benefits-eligible employees may request a new U-Pass for the 2017 fiscal year through Parking & Transportation Services.

Taylor Avenue to close for construction Friday

Construction of the link connecting employee parking with the Medical Campus will require Taylor Avenue to close at 8 p.m. Friday, June 3, and reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, June 6.

The View From Here

Through the Washington University lens View Gallery →

WashU in the News

Washington U. plans to usher in new era of scientific discovery

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gas-filled balloon may offer new weight-loss option

NBC News

How did some birds become red? Scientists unravel clues

The Christian Science Monitor

When should the police be able to get into your phone?

NBC News

Deaf son inspires Washington U. grad to untangle hearing mystery

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Notables

Michael Wysession photoMichael Wysession, professor of earth and planetary sciences in Arts & Sciences, was recognized for his exceptional leadership in geosciences education by the Seismological Society of America with the 2016 Frank Press Public Service Award.

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