The Brown School recently launched a formal alliance with Fudan University, one of the leading universities in China. As part of this growing relationship, Fudan and the Brown School will hold a summer institute in Shanghai to develop policy and management skills for the first generation of social work leaders, NGO leaders and government officials. FULL STORY

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The employee 2010-11 U-Pass — allowing WUSTL faculty and staff free use of Metro, the region’s public transportation system — will expire June 30. Benefits-eligible employees may request a new U-Pass for the 2011-12 fiscal year at the Parking & Transportation Services website. The new pass will be valid through June 30, 2012. FULL STORY

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A search committee to identify candidates for the position of dean of University Libraries has been appointed by Provost Edward S. Macias, PhD, executive vice chancellor and the Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor in Arts & Sciences. Shirley K. Baker, vice chancellor for scholarly resources and dean of University Libraries, will retire after 23 years of service to WUSTL on June 30, 2012. FULL STORY

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A new online service designed to “match” law students with potential employers is backed by a proprietary algorithm co-written by Andrew Martin, PhD, professor of law and director of the Center for Empirical Research in the Law in the School of Law. JD Match is loosely based on a medical school model that links medical students to available residency opportunities. FULL STORY

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Gustav Schonfeld, MD, died at age 77 in New York City while on vacation visiting his children. The pioneering lipid researcher and former head of the Department of Medicine passed away due to complications from chronic myelogenous leukemia. FULL STORY

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• 11 a.m. Friday, June 3, Medical Campus Employee Appreciation Picnic and Health Happening Fair. Open to School of Medicine employees only. Hudlin Park, the city park across from BJH at BJH Plaza and Euclid Ave. (314) 362-7196.

• Young Scientist Program celebrates anniversary June 6. The Young Scientist Program will mark its 20th anniversary with a day-long symposium at 8:30 a.m. Monday, June 6, at the School of Medicine. The program, still entirely run by more than 100 graduate and medical students, invites fellow students, alumni, teachers, scientists and the public to its symposium to mark two decades of success. For more information, visit news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/22332.aspx.

• Davis wins 110-meter hurdle national title. Junior Dan Davis captured the NCAA Division III 110-meter hurdle national title May 28. His performance was the highlight of the final day of competition for the men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams at the 2011 NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio.