Scientists from across Missouri will gather here today to learn about the latest advances in nanotechnology and opportunities for commercializing them. Organized by seven Missouri universities, the 2nd Annual Missouri NanoFrontiers Symposium begins at 7:45 a.m. in Whitaker Hall. FULL STORY

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WUSTL will offer a master of science in biology degree specifically for in-service teachers through University College in Arts & Sciences. Biology department faculty created and piloted the degree with 90 biology teachers nationwide as a National Science Foundation teacher institute. FULL STORY

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Elizabeth Fogt (left), director of advising and student services at University College, and Wendy Verhoff, adjunct professor of history in Arts & Sciences, enjoy the laid-back groove at M.I.L.D. (Mosey In, Lie Down) Oct. 14 at Holmes Lounge. M.I.L.D., an annual event sponsored by University College, is a takeoff of the student event W.I.L.D. (Walk In, Lay Down). FULL STORY

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Alan C. Braverman, a WUSTL cardiologist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, has been named Alumni Endowed Professor in Cardiovascular Diseases. FULL STORY

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The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures in Arts & Sciences will host the Mid-America Conference on Hispanic Literature Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 28-30. “The Past in the Present: Revolutions, Reactions, Transgressions” is co-hosted by the Office of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences and will take place at the Crowne Plaza St. Louis-Clayton Hotel and in Eads and Wilson halls on the Danforth Campus. FULL STORY

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• 3:30 p.m. Dept. of History Colloquium. “Toward a Critical History of Human Rights.” Eric Weitz, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, U. of Minnesota. Reception follows. Busch Hall, Rm. 18. (314) 935-5450.

• Faculty grants and workshops to support community-based teaching and learning. The Gephardt Institute for Public Service invites faculty to apply for grants to support their community-based teaching and learning, also known as experiential education, engaged research or service learning. The next information session is Thursday, Oct. 28.

• Women’s soccer wins 8th straight. Junior Emma Brown’s goal in the first overtime led the women’s soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Concordia College-Moorhead Oct. 25 at Francis Field. WUSTL improved its overall record to 9-5-2 and has not lost since Sept. 25, a 2-0 loss to No. 20 Wheaton College.