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Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012

 
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Insights From India: Day 3

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton is in India this week with WUSTL leaders and MAGEEP members to first talk about global energy and environmental solutions and then meet with the university’s International Advisory Council for Asia. The first part of the trip comes to a close with a visit to a local landmark and the conclusion of the symposium — with a charge to keep working together.

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Neurocritical care program saves children
with brain injuries, reduces disabilities

Children with traumatic brain injuries are more likely to survive and avoid long-term disabilities when treated with an aggressive approach involving neurologists, neurosurgeons and other critical-care specialists, a new study shows. St. Louis Children’s Hospital patient Drew Mitchem, injured in a sledding accident, made a full recovery after the protocol was followed in his treatment.

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WUSTL again on list of top Fulbright producers

Applications to the U.S. Fulbright Program from WUSTL hit a record high 62 this year, helping the university once again reach the list of top U.S. Fulbright producers. Interest in the program is up, thanks to support of advocates on campus and an emphasis on global thinking.

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Gingerbread Chapel

Dining Services staff recently collaborated to create a festive gingerbread replica of Graham Chapel, now on view in Danforth University Center. The finished product took a little more than a week to complete, using an estimated 40 lbs. of royal icing to hold the chapel together.

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Calendar Highlights

7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13

Preview Night

Explore spring semester offerings available through University College, the professional and continuing education division in Arts & Sciences. Doors open at 6 p.m.; light refreshments will be served. RSVP at (314) 935-6700 or online. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 

Announcements

Nominations sought for Ethic of Service award

Nominations now are being accepted for the annual Gerry & Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award, which honors WUSTL community members who exemplify a character of service and giving to the St. Louis region.

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

Athletics takes 10th place in directors’ cup fall standings

The Department of Athletics sits in 10th place in the 2012-13 Division III Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup fall standings. The Bears earned their top-10 standing by scoring in four of the six championships conducted to date.

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