By mapping the evolution of cancer cells in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes who later died of leukemia, Timothy Graubert (left), Matthew Walter and WUSTL colleagues have found clues suggesting cancer drugs should be aimed at mutations that develop early in the disease.

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The Danforth Campus Green Labs Initiative in Brauer Hall, held this past fall, ended with significant savings in carbon emissions and money, announced the Office of Sustainability. The program, modeled after a similar initiative at the School of Medicine, aims to spread energy awareness and conservation among the 850 labs on the Danforth Campus.

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Fiction writer Joy Williams will read from her work Wednesday, March 21, for The Writing Program in Arts & Sciences. Her fourth novel, The Quick and the Dead, was nominated for the 2001 Pulitzer Prize. Williams is author of the novels State of Grace (1973) — a finalist for the National Book Award — The Changeling (1978) and Breaking and Entering (1988).

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The annual African Film Festival at WUSTL begins Friday, March 23, in Brown Hall. Over the course of three days, eight films will showcase the African continent and its people. During a youth matinee, award-winning director, writer and animator Cilia Sawadogo will answer audience questions about her film.

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Experts on youth advocacy and school desegregation will come together March 22 and 23 for a series of events as part of the Youth Justice Program at the School of Law. Events are free and open to the public and will be held in the Bryan Cave Courtroom of Anheuser-Busch Hall, Room 310.

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7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20
“It’s Religion, Stupid, Not the Economy” by The Rev. Barry W. Lynn, exec. director, Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Assembly Series and the Danforth Center on Religion & Politics. Knight Center, Room 200. RSVP to (314) 935-9345.
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The 4th annual ‘Take Steps for Kids’ 5K and 1 Mile is set for Saturday, March 24, on the Danforth Campus. Presented by the WUSTL Club Running team, the event raises proceeds for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri youth mentoring organization.
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Psychology professor drawn to working with children. FULL STORY
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The No. 21 softball team posted a 4-4 record and tied for second at the 2012 University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship tournament held March 13-17 in Altamonte Springs, Fla. The team begins an eight-game homestand with a pair of games Saturday, March 24.
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