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Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012

 
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McDonnell Academy welcomes 12 new scholars from around the world

The McDonnell International Scholars Academy welcomed 12 new talented graduate and professional students for the 2011-12 academic year. The new scholars are graduates of one of 27 premier universities from around the world partnered with WUSTL in the McDonnell International Scholars Academy.

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Exhibit Killing Time opens at Kemper Jan. 27

In Killing Time, Hungarian installation artist Balázs Kicsiny presents a different look at three diverse institutions: The army, the circus and the restaurant. Opening Friday, Jan. 27, at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, Killing Time is Kicsiny’s newest work and his first U.S. museum exhibition.

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‘Public Education at a Crossroads’: Panel discussion Jan. 26

Teach For America-St. Louis and the Brown School Policy Forum will host a panel discussion, “St. Louis Public Education at a Crossroads: The Outstanding Schools Act, Turner v. Clayton, and the Future,” at 7:30 p.m.  Thursday, Jan. 26, in Brown Hall, Room 100. The event will bring together Missouri legislators and education officials to discuss Turner v. Clayton and its impact in Missouri.

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Faculty develop teaching skills at i teach 2012

Andrew Knight, PhD, leads an i teach 2012 session on polling as a teaching tool during the
i teach 2012 symposium — a biennial event at which faculty gather to talk about teaching experiences and to learn about new teaching methods and technology — at Seigle Hall Jan. 12. Approximately 150 faculty attended the event.

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Ferkol named Hartmann Professor of Pediatrics

Thomas W. Ferkol Jr., MD, has been named the first Alexis Hartmann, MD, Professor in Pediatrics at the School of Medicine. Ferkol is director of the Division of Allergy and Pulmonary Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at the School of Medicine and director of the Cystic Fibrosis Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

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3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24

Tuesday Tea @ 3

Relax and gather with friends and colleagues over tea and cookies at the Danforth University Center most every Tuesday throughout the semester when classes are in session. Co-sponsored by Social Change Grants/CSO. Free. DUC Tisch Commons. Email DUC@wustl.edu.

Announcements

Nominations sought for Virgil Ethic of Service Award

Nominations are being accepted for the annual Gerry & Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award, which honors members of the WUSTL community who exemplify a character of service and giving to the St. Louis region. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb 3.

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Debbie Monolo

Registrar Monolo (left) plays key role at School of Medicine. FULL STORY

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

Buzzer-beater helps women to conference win

The No. 7 women’s basketball team erased a 10-point second-half deficit, and a second-chance basket at the buzzer by senior Brianne Monahan gave the Bears a 51-49 win over New York University Jan. 22. The Bears (14-2) continue their four-game home stand this weekend, hosting No. 5 University of Rochester Friday, Jan. 27, and Emory University Sunday, Jan. 29.

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