The broad-ranging effects of globalism will be a common theme explored this fall by several Assembly Series speakers, including social activist and film star Mia Farrow. WUSTL’s annual speaker series has brought a variety of voices to campus since 1953. FULL STORY

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A group of freshmen gather on the South 40 for a lively discussion of The Reluctant Fundamentalist, the Freshman Reading Program book for this academic year. Ninety-seven such discussions were held around campus Aug. 30 as part of new student orientation. FULL STORY

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As anyone who ever has struggled to keep his or her eyes open after a big meal knows, eating can induce sleepiness. School of Medicine research on fruit flies suggests that, conversely, being hungry may provide a way to stay awake without feeling groggy or mentally challenged. FULL STORY

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Down-and-dirty adversity during legal negotiations may be a popular media image, but mutual fairness is the winner when it comes to satisfactory settlements, according to the research of Rebecca Hollander-Blumoff, JD, associate professor of law. FULL STORY

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• 4:30 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Calvin College. Francis Field. bearsports.wustl.edu/womenssoccer/womenssoccer.html. (314) 935-4705.

• Master of Population Health Sciences open house Sept. 9. Physicians, clinical doctorates and medical students interested in the new master of population health sciences degree program can learn more at an open house at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, in the Farrell Conference Room 2 in the Center for Advanced Medicine. There will be a brief presentation and an opportunity to ask questions.

• Football kicks off season at home Saturday vs. Knox. The Bears football team — picked second in the 2010 University Athletic Association Preseason Conference Coaches’ Poll — hosts Knox College at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at Francis Field to open the 2010 season.