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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

 
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‘Share Our Stuff’ program encourages students to recycle unwanted items

Instead of throwing items away, the “Share Our Stuff” (SOS) program encourages students who are either moving-in or moving-out to reduce waste and share goods with those in need in the St. Louis region. SOS hosts drop-off points at Danforth Campus residential areas and off-campus.

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Prestigious national scholarships awarded to five  undergraduates

Five WUSTL juniors have been awarded prestigious national scholarships. Winners of the Goldwater Scholarship are Rachel Greenstein, Jennifer Head and Jenny Liu; winners of the Udall Scholarship are Madeleine Daepp and Jeremy Pivor.

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Unusual protein helps regulate key cell communication pathway

In new research from the School of Medicine, scientists have shown how an unusual protein plays a key role in temporarily blocking the movement of ions through channels embedded in cell membranes. Preventing ions from moving through the channel gives cells time to recharge so that they can continue firing.

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Student-founded socially conscious running apparel company set to debut

Janji, a socially conscious running shorts business created by members of the cross country team, will release its original running apparel at a public launch party in St. Louis Thursday, May 3. The venture aims to make a global impact on the food and water crisis through its running apparel.

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Calendar Highlights

11:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 24

Prevention & Control Program Seminar Series

“Stress Management Interventions for People Receiving Treatment for Cancer.” Kristin M. Phillips, postdoctoral fellow in behavioral oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Fla. Co-sponsored by Siteman Cancer Center. Free and open to the public. Center for Advanced Medicine, Farrell Conference Room 2. (314) 454-8981.

Announcements

Olin Library’s WUSTL tweetup Friday

University Libraries and the Alumni Association are hosting a “WUSTL Tweets, Tweetup” at 3 p.m. Friday, April 27, in Olin Library’s Ginkgo Reading Room. A tweetup is an in-person networking event for Twitter users to meet their friends/followers in real life.

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

Men’s tennis: Home sweet home

The No. 17 men’s tennis team won its seventh straight match with an 8-1 victory over No. 30 DePauw University April 21 at the Tao Tennis Center. The Bears are 9-0 this season at home and have won 15 straight home matches dating back to last season.

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