Young women who have experienced traumatic events are more likely to become alcohol dependent than those who have not, according to researchers at the School of Medicine and the Midwest Alcoholism Research Center. FULL STORY

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Recipients of the annual James M. Holobaugh Honor were recognized at a reception Feb. 9 in Holmes Lounge. The award recognizes individuals and organizations that promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender equality, perform direct advocacy and service to the St. Louis metro community and incorporate education and dialogue as part of their practice. FULL STORY

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David Peters, PhD, the McDonnell Douglas Professor of Engineering in the School of Engineering & Applied Science, has received the Reed Aeronautics Award for 2011 from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The award is the highest honor an individual can receive for achievements in the field of aeronautical science and engineering. FULL STORY

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Seven finalists were selected Feb. 10 from a field of 45 to compete for $100,000 in grants in April at the 2011 YouthBridge Social Enterprise and Innovation Competition (SEIC) offered by the Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. FULL STORY

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• 4 p.m. Dept. of Anthropology Interrogating Diversity Lecture Series. “ ‘Lumpers’ and ‘Splitters’: The Archaeological Ethics of Diversity.” Joe Watkins, Dir., Native American Studies Program, U. of Oklahoma. Co-sponsored by the Chancellor’s Diversity and Inclusion Grants Program. Free and open to the public. McMillan Hall, Rm. 149. (314) 935-5252.

• Career Fair Feb. 24 and 25. The Career Center will host local and national organizations over two days Feb. 24 and 25. The open house format will allow students maximum exposure to a diverse array of employers, from corporations to nonprofits, hiring for summer internships and full-time positions.

• Women’s basketball streak comes to an end. The nine-game winning streak of the No. 6 women’s basketball team came to an end with a 71-61 setback at No. 16 University of Rochester Feb. 13 in Rochester, N.Y. The team returns home for its last three regular-season games, beginning Friday, Feb. 18, against New York University at the Field House.