The severe winter storm that moved through the St. Louis region closed all Washington University campuses except for the School of Medicine from 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, through 10 a.m. today, Feb. 2. The major winter storm began moving through the area Jan. 31. The School of Medicine remained open, but the Danforth, West, North, South and Tyson campuses were closed for all but essential services. FULL STORY

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A study by School of Medicine researchers has raised safety concerns about an investigational approach to treating cancer. The strategy takes aim at a key signaling pathway, called Notch, involved in the formation of new blood vessels that feed tumor growth. FULL STORY

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The Family Learning Center building has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold rating from the U.S. Green Building Council. The center features energy-efficient equipment and lighting; lighting controls; a thermally efficient building envelope; regional, recycled and rapidly renewable materials; and native and adapted planting. FULL STORY

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Students from the WUSTL chapter of Relay For Life, the signature fundraiser of the American Cancer Society, will be hosting a survivor and caregiver social at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, in McMillan Café. This year’s Relay For Life event will be held from 6 p.m. March 5 to 6 a.m. March 6 at Francis Field. FULL STORY

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• Because of the inclement weather, many events may be canceled. Please contact event sponsors for latest information.

• Nominations open for Dean’s Distinguished Service award. It’s time to nominate School of Medicine staff for this year’s Dean’s Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor awarded to a medical school staff member. Nominations must be made by Feb. 28.

• Women’s basketball on six-game win streak. The No. 8 women’s basketball team stretched its winning streak to six with a pair of home wins over University Athletic Association foes last weekend. Senior Alex Hoover scored 12 points to lead the Bears to a 61-39 victory over Carnegie Mellon University Jan. 28. Two days later, junior Dani Hoover recorded the first double-double of her career with 12 points and  11 rebounds in an 80-58 win over Case Western Reserve University.