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Friday, May 11, 2012

 
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Privacy law expert warns of the perils of social reading

The Internet and social media have opened up new vistas for people to share preferences in films, books and music. Services such as Spotify and the Washington Post Social Reader already integrate reading and listening into social networks. “But there’s a problem. A world of automatic, always-on disclosure should give us pause,” says Neil M. Richards, JD, privacy law expert and professor of law.

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Outstanding Graduate Cong (Lucy) Li:
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

Cong (Lucy) Li is an advocate for innovation and entrepreneurship, especially among graduate students. That’s just one of the reasons Li, who will receive a doctorate in neurosciences from the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences in Arts & Sciences May 18, was chosen as the Record’s Outstanding Graduate in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.

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Doctors test new device for severe high blood pressure

Led by Jasvindar Singh, MD, doctors at the School of Medicine are seeking volunteers for a clinical trial testing an investigational device in patients with severe high blood pressure that can’t be controlled with aggressive medical treatments.

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More than 200 undergraduates showcase research

Kranti V. Peddada, a rising senior in the School of Engineering & Applied Science, was among the approximately 230 WUSTL undergraduates from a wide variety of disciplines who presented original research during the Spring Under-
graduate Research Symposium April 28 in the Laboratory Sciences Building.

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Inaugural essay contest focuses on crimes against humanity

Individuals interested in addressing the relationship between crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression are invited to participate in the inaugural Benjamin B. Ferencz Essay Competition hosted by the Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute at the School of Law. Contestants are encouraged to register for the competition as soon as possible. The deadline for submission of entries is Friday, Aug. 31.

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Calendar Highlights

6 p.m. Friday, May 11

First-year MFA exhibition opening reception

Features work by first-year MFA (Master of Fine Arts) students. On view May 11 and 12. (The large MFA class has been split into two sections. The first section opened April 27.) Free and open to the public. Des Lee Gallery, 1627 Washington Ave. (314) 621-8735.

Announcements

During move-out, donate items to Share Our Stuff

WUSTL students: No room in the truck for the futon, extra boxes of macaroni or nearly new T-shirts during move-out? Instead of throwing those items away, donate them to Share Our Stuff (SOS). WUSTL’s SOS program reduces waste and shares discarded goods with those in need in the St. Louis region.

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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

Baseball ends regular season on a high note

The baseball team ended the regular season with a 28-12 record and is awaiting official announcement of the qualifiers for the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship to be released on Sunday, May 13. Sophomore Kyle Billig and senior Brandon Rogalski each set single-season school records. 

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