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News for the Washington University Campuses & Community
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Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018
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Divided City initiative earns Mellon Foundation support
Over the past four years, The Divided City, an urban humanities initiative, has supported dozens of projects exploring the effects of spatial segregation. This fall, the university will launch a second phase thanks to a $1 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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Study seeks former opioid users who avoided addiction
To learn why some opioid users may be protected from addiction and what role genetics may play, School of Medicine researchers are launching a study of people who have used opioids recreationally but not become dependent on the drugs.
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Spirit animal: one student’s quest to be the Bear
Being the Washington University Bear mascot is hard work. Three new bears are making their debut this season, including exchange student Priyanka Deodhar. The mascot will perform at the Bears football game at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, on Francis Field.
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Gordon receives Luminary Award
Jeffrey I. Gordon, MD, of the School of Medicine, has been honored with the Luminary Award for his work advancing precision medicine. Gordon is recognized for founding the field of gut microbiome research.
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Making sense, pictures of medical data
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but what if you don’t want a whole essay? Computer engineer Alvitta Ottley is building visualizations to clarify and condense health risk data for patients.
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Campus Announcements
The Danforth Staff Council invites university staff members to take part in an inaugural kickball tournament Oct. 16 on Mudd Field, during students’ fall break, following the council’s fall town hall meeting. Sign up by Oct. 5.
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Jonathan Kvanvig, professor of philosophy in Arts & Sciences, recently published the book “Faith and Humility” (Oxford University Press), articulating the relationship between the nature and value of faith and humility.
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The Biophysical Society recently named a Washington University bioengineer, Rohit Pappu, as one of its 2019 Society Fellows. The designation honors the society’s distinguished members who have demonstrated excellence in science, contributed to the expansion of biophysics and supported the society throughout their careers.
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Research Wire
James L. Gibson, of the Department of Political Science in Arts & Sciences, is co-recipient of a $150,000 Russell Sage Foundation grant for research examining how judicial decisions contribute to inequalities in such areas as school funding, collective bargaining and state restrictions on citizens’ ability to vote.
Read more from the Research Wire →
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Who Knew WashU?
 Question: Barry Commoner, who was a university biologist and leader in the environmental movement, helped conduct the St. Louis Baby Tooth Survey, begun in 1958. How many teeth were collected in that effort?
A) 10,000
B) 50,000
C) 100,000
D) 300,000
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