Planning to fill out a tournament bracket during this year’s NCAA Tournament? Be careful — it may lead to March madness. The games might not be as enjoyable if there’s a wager on the line, says Stephen M. Nowlis, PhD, the August A. Busch, Jr. Distinguished Professor in Marketing at Olin Business School. FULL STORY

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Innovative new studies at the School of Medicine will evaluate novel strategies for reducing infections in health-care settings. The research, led by Victoria Fraser, MD, is funded by a grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. FULL STORY

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Paper airplane competitions were only a part of Engineering Week Feb. 20-25. The annual week, sponsored by the School of Engineering & Applied Science, is designed to raise awareness of the profession and included a scavenger “golden mouse” hunt throughout the engineering school, Nerf gun battles and the traditional “Mr. Engineering” pageant. MORE

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Workers who have limited rights and are exposed to significant hazards and injuries might sound like something out of a Victorian novel, but it’s a reality for paid domestic service employees who perform tasks such as cleaning, cooking, childcare and care of the elderly. Peggie Smith, JD, employment law expert and professor of law, writes about the issue in the upcoming Canadian Journal of Women & the Law. FULL STORY

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• 3 p.m. A Special Address to the WUSTL Community. “A Vision for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Washington University in St. Louis.” Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, followed by additional speakers, presentations and interactive panel discussion. Coordinated by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. Reception follows at 5 p.m. Eric P. Newman Education Center First Floor Aud. RSVP requested: Mariellen Dennett at dennettm@wustl.edu or (314) 362-7010.

• Pedestrian overpass partially closed through March 19. Part of the Forest Park Parkway pedestrian overpass will be closed through Saturday, March 19, for repair. Pedestrians can still use the bridge during the repair work, but bicycle traffic will not be able to get through.

• Women head to another Final Four. The women’s basketball team continues its remarkable run through the postseason and makes its 10th appearance in an NCAA Division III Final Four this weekend. WUSTL, which has defeated four straight top-10 teams, will face No. 7. Illinois Wesleyan on its home court at  7 p.m. Friday, March 18, in Bloomington, Ill. The winner will play for the Division III national title at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19.