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Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012

 
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Two university leaders fill new vice chancellor roles

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton has announced two promotions, effective Oct. 1. James V. Wertsch, PhD, has been named vice chancellor for international relations and is the university official responsible for international programs and initiatives. John A. Berg has been promoted to vice chancellor for admissions and will continue to preside over admissions and financial aid.

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CSD encourages youth savings in Nepal

A groundbreaking study aims to find out whether the opportunity to save will entice youth in developing countries to bank their money. Representatives from the Center for Social Development (CSD) at the Brown School traveled to Nepal to meet with colleagues from the YouthSave Consortium and also spoke with Nepalese youth to learn about their savings experiences.

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Students interact with key policymakers in semester program

Students in the Washington, D.C., Semester Program met Sept. 20 with Ambassador George Moose, former assistant secretary of state for African affairs and career member of the U.S. Foreign Service. Through the program, students hear different perspectives from individuals who have participated in the policymaking process.

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Flu vaccines begin today for medical school employees

Seasonal flu vaccines will be offered to School of Medicine faculty and staff at no cost beginning Tuesday, Oct. 2. The medical school recommends that all employees, even those with no direct patient contact, get a vaccine.

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Obituary: Fickenscher, director in OTM, 68

Edward R. Fickenscher, director of business development in the Office of Technology Management (OTM), died Sept. 12, 2012. He was 68.

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Calendar Highlights

4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2

Inaugural James E. McLeod Lecture on Higher Education

“Liberal Arts: The Higgs Boson of Higher Education.” Walter Massey, pres., School of the Art Inst. of Chicago, and 1966 WUSTL alumnus. Free and open to the public. Event details. Graham Chapel. (314) 935-4620.

Announcements

Study Abroad Showcase
set for Wednesday

All students interested in studying abroad are invited to attend the third annual Study Abroad Showcase. The event takes place from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, in College Hall on the South 40.

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Keeping pediatrics department research on track FULL STORY

In the Spotlight: Faculty, Staff and Studet News & Achievements
Notables: Grants, Awards, Lectures, Publications & Other Activities
Obituaries
Sports Highlights

Volleyball sweeps three matches at Round Robin

The No. 1 volleyball team earned three sweeps in its first UAA matches of the season during the UAA Round Robin Sept. 29 and 30 at the University of Chicago. The team is back in action with five non-conference matches this week, beginning with a road trip to Webster University at 7 p.m. tomorrow. 

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