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Friday, Sept. 16, 2016

Top Stories

The sharing economy’s effect on business

New research from Olin Business school shows that the rising tide of product sharing can indeed lift all economic ships, including those of the product manufacturers, or firms.

Another reason to quit smoking

A new study led by the School of Medicine shows that even among smokers with a genetic predisposition to smoking heavily and developing lung cancer at a young age, the benefits of quitting are significant.

Amy Owens, Kirt Pavitt present Liederabend Sunday

Coloratura soprano Amy Owens will perform Richard Strauss’ notoriously difficult “Amor” Sunday, Sept. 18, as part of the university’s annual Liederabend. Also on the program will be music of Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert, Antonin Dvořák and Carl Millöcker.

School of Medicine designates 70 gender-neutral bathrooms

In recognition of gender diversity among students, faculty and staff, the School of Medicine has designated nearly 70 bathrooms as gender-neutral. The restrooms are available to everyone.

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Events

11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16

Synthetic biology seminar

7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16

Campus MovieFest finale

1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17

Bears football game vs. Centre College

6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19

St. Louis Symphony on the 40

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Campus Announcements

Flu shots available on campus

Free seasonal flu vaccines are available on campus for employees starting next week. Danforth Campus employees can learn more here; School of Medicine employees can learn more here. Vaccines are required for those who work with or near patients.

Hear a symphony concert during lunch hour

Members of the university community are invited to attend a free concert by members of the St. Louis Symphony Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the College of Pharmacy. Lunch will be provided to those who RSVP.

Presidential Debate Oct. 9, 2016. Visit debate.wustl.edu for more

WashU in the News

Few pediatricians talk firearm safety, study finds

ABC News

Washington U. team awarded $13 million Ebola research grant

St. Louis Business Journal

Battling brain cancer with lasers

Ivanhoe Newswire | KSAT-TV

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Campus Voices

‘Diversifying Washington University: A conversation with Holden Thorp’

Provost Holden Thorp talks with The St. Louis American about the university’s efforts to increase diversity among administrators, faculty and students.

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