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Global influence of U.S. Constitution declines

The U.S. Constitution’s global influence is on the decline, finds a new study by David S. Law, JD, PhD, professor of law. Law, with co-author Mila Versteeg, DPhil, associate professor of law at the University of Virginia, analyzed 60 years of data on the content of the world’s constitutions.
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‘Happy birthday, George!’

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton slices the cake in celebration of George Washington’s birthday Feb. 20 in Tisch Commons in the Danforth University Center. George Washington Week, an annual tradition celebrating the university’s namesake, is sponsored by the sophomore honorary Lock and Chain.

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Soil bacteria and pathogens share antibiotic resistance genes

Disease-causing bacteria’s efforts to resist antibiotics may get help from their distant bacterial relatives that live in the soil, suggests new research by School of Medicine graduate student Kevin Forsberg. The researchers found identical genes for antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria and in pathogens from clinics around the world.

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Assembly Series features Rifkin, Boyle

Global economies and the Internet are upcoming topics in the Assembly Series. Economic forecaster and social observer Jeremy Rifkin (right) will speak at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, in Graham Chapel. James Boyle, JD, professor at Duke Law School, will speak at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, in the Anheuser-Busch Hall Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom.

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Graduate symposium: Exploring other disciplines

Clarissa Cagnato, a PhD student in the Department of Anthropology in Arts & Sciences, was among more than 60 graduate and professional students who presented research during the 17th annual Graduate Research Symposium Feb. 18. Graduate students presented their research to a broad and diverse audience, gaining important communications skills in the process.

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1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24

Lifelong Learning Institute open house

Information session on classes for senior adults (age 55 and older) that are offered through University College. Features an orientation followed by several sample classes. Refreshments served. Free. West Campus, 7425 Forsyth Blvd. in Clayton. For more information and to RSVP, call (314) 935-4237.

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Africa Week kicks off Feb. 27

“Africa Week 2012: Vive l’Afrique!” highlighting the far-reaching influences of the African continent, begins Monday, Feb. 27, on the Danforth Campus. Events range from free fashion and comedy shows to an in-depth roundtable discussion, a dance workshop and “A Taste of Africa.” The annual week is sponsored by the African Students Association.

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Swimming and diving strong at UAA championships

Both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams had three UAA champions and set three school records at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships last week at Case Western Reserve University. Both teams travel to Chicago today and Saturday, Feb. 24 and 25, to compete in the Midwest Invitational.

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