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News for the Washington University Campuses & Community
Straight from The Source
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Results of Alzheimer’s drug trial announced
An international clinical trial evaluating whether two investigational drugs can slow memory loss and cognitive decline in people in the early stages of a rare, inherited form of Alzheimer’s yielded disappointing results, an initial analysis shows.
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No clear path for Golden Rice to reach consumers
Heralded for its potential to save millions, Golden Rice was approved as safe by regulators in the Philippines. But a new study from Arts & Sciences finds that most families affected by Vitamin A deficiency can’t grow Golden Rice, nor will many commercial farmers.
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Campus Announcements
Applications are open for University Libraries’ Newman Exploration Travel Fund. Students, along with Danforth Campus faculty and staff, can apply for a travel grant. The deadline is Feb. 28.
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Obituaries
 Rick Larsen, Washington University’s head athletic trainer and former baseball coach, died Feb. 6 after a six-year battle with cancer. Larsen was 65. Visitation will take place from 4-8 p.m. today at Bopp Chapel in Kirkwood, and a celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in Graham Chapel.
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 Miles W. Meyer, an adjunct instructor in University College, died Feb. 7 in St. Louis. He was 69. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Kutis Funeral Home in Affton and from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at St. Lucas United Church of Christ in Sunset Hills.
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 Shannon Laine, an adjunct instructor in the nonprofit management master’s program at University College, was selected as a 2020 St. Louis Business Journal “40 Under 40” honoree. Laine, president and CEO of HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis, also is a graduate of the master’s program.
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 William F. Tate, vice provost and dean of the Graduate School, has been recognized by Education Week as one of the 10 most influential sociology scholars who study education in the United States.
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Who Knew WashU?
 Question: The nation will celebrate the birthday of George Washington, the university’s namesake, on Monday, Feb. 17. After whom was the university originally named?
A) Wayman Crow
B) William Greenleaf Eliot
C) Joseph Gibson Hoyt
D) Abram Litton
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