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Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012

 
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Moon created in giant smashup

It’s a big claim, but WUSTL planetary scientist Frédéric Moynier, PhD, says his group has discovered evidence that the moon was born in a flaming blaze of glory when a body the size of Mars collided with the early Earth. Nature published the group’s findings in its online edition yesterday.

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Open access to be celebrated next week

WUSTL Libraries is offering a series of five sessions designed to clarify issues surrounding open access and the dissemination of new knowledge as part of national “Open Access Week,” celebrated from Oct. 22 to 28.

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HIV may leave gut vulnerable to infections

New research by Herbert W. Skip Virgin, MD, PhD, and colleagues may explain why advanced AIDS patients often develop gastrointestinal disease.

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Community Day at Kemper Art Museum Oct. 20

Design with the Other 90%: CITIES, on view at the Kemper Art Museum, collects smart, problem-solving projects from around the globe. On Saturday, Oct. 20, local not-for-profits will present their own community design challenges as part of the museum’s Community Day. The free, all-ages event also will feature art-making, scavenger hunts and other activities.

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Cabot-Zhang Lecture explores leadership in China

The inaugural Cabot Corporation-Xinsheng Zhang Lecture was held Oct. 9 in Steinberg Hall Auditorium. The Cabot Corporation-Xinsheng Zhang Lectureship Series was created in 2011 and offers the university community opportunities to learn about issues of global leadership, particularly in China.

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Obituary: Helen E. Nash, pioneering pediatrician, 91

Helen E. Nash, MD, professor emerita (clinical) in pediatrics at the School of Medicine, died Oct. 4, 2012, at Clermont Manor in Creve Coeur. She was 91.

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8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18

Free preview: Cabaret

The Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences is hosting a free preview of the ground-breaking musical Cabaret. Edison Theatre. Record story.

Announcements

Deadline Oct. 29 for diversity, inclusion grant proposals

WUSTL faculty and administrators with ideas for improving the campus environment for women, underrepresented minorities and other diverse groups are encouraged to apply for a Diversity and Inclusion Grant. Proposals are being accepted until Oct. 29 for program initiatives that strengthen and promote campus diversity. 

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Football Bears fall to No. 15 Wabash, 34-14

The football team could not overcome a 20-point second-quarter deficit as the Bears suffered a 34-14 loss to No. 15 Wabash College Oct. 13 at Francis Field. WUSTL returns to action Saturday, Oct. 20, at Denison University in Granville, Ohio. Head Coach Larry Kindbom will celebrate his 60th birthday Saturday.

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