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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Top Stories

Author Anna Quindlen to give Commencement address

Anna Quindlen, a best-selling author, journalist and social critic, will give the university’s 2017 Commencement address May 19. Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton made the announcement during the senior class toast last night.

Study reverses thinking on genetic links to stress, depression

New research from the School of Medicine shows that an influential 2003 study about the interaction of genes, environment and depression may have missed the mark.

Scientists experiment with 3-D technology in the classroom

Geologist Phil Skemer, of Arts & Sciences, is assembling a database of 3-D models of crystal structures, rock outcrops and landforms that will allow students to study geology in three dimensions.

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Events

5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5

University College preview night

6 p.m. Wednesday, April 5

‘Museum as career catalyst’ panel

7 p.m. Wednesday, April 5

Mx. WashU

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5

Israeli model discusses media and body image

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Campus Announcements

Student Parent Awareness Week planned

Student Parent Awareness Week, a week full of activities on campus for graduate students and their children, is planned April 10-14, beginning with “Bring Your Child to Campus Day” Monday.

WashU in the News

Change to President Trump’s trust lets him tap business profits

NPR

Opinion: how to end the politicization of the courts

The New York Times

Mouse teeth show man lived in settlements 3,000 years earlier than thought

The Jerusalem Post

Five notables to receive honorary degrees at commencement

Chicago Tribune

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Notables

Laylah Ali, Celebrated painter Laylah Ali (MFA ’94) will receive the Dean’s Medal for outstanding contributions to the field of art from the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. In all, seven outstanding alumni will be recognized during the school’s annual Awards for Distinction dinner tomorrow.

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