Washington University is recognizing Charles F. and Joanne Knight by naming its world-renowned Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in their honor. FULL STORY

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Jack Duncan grew up in Virginia learning never to waste anything, especially those two most precious human and natural treasures — time and resources. Duncan, who will graduate May 21 with a degree in environmental studies, has been chosen by the Record as an Outstanding Graduate in the College of Arts & Sciences. FULL STORY

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Douglas Carlson, MD, likes to have a lot to do. His schedule would make almost anyone’s head spin, but Carlson, professor of pediatrics and director of the Division of Hospitalist Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics, handles his busy workload with an ever-present smile. FULL STORY

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Jo Schnellmann (left), a Lifelong Learning Institute member, talks with writing partner Olivia Mozzi, a senior in Arts & Sciences, at the Skipped Generation Writers reading and reception April 30. The Skipped Generation Writers Project paired 11 undergraduate students with 11 senior Lifelong Learning Institute members on a nine-week collaborative nonfiction writing project. FULL STORY

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At its May 7 meeting, the Board of Trustees elected six members and received updates on Commencement, construction projects and what appears to be the strongest incoming freshman class academically, according to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. FULL STORY

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• 11 a.m. Women and the Kemper Study Session: Photography in the Permanent Collection. Assistant curator Karen Butler will offer a tour of the summer exhibition “Focus on Photography.” Gather in the atrium of the Kemper Art Museum. Registration is required. Contact Emily Bryan at 935-4896.

• Breakfast for graduating seniors Graduating seniors who have been involved in community service or civic engagement initiatives during their time at WUSTL are invited to breakfast at 11 a.m. Friday, May 14, in Brookings Quadrangle. The event will be an opportunity to learn about the Gephardt Alumni Service Council.

• The women's golf team will make its first appearance in the NCAA Division III championship. The Bears earned an at-large bid to the NCAA postseason tournament, which will be played Tuesday-Friday, May 11-14, at the Mission Inn Resort in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla.