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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

 
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WUSTL surgeons restore some hand function
to quadriplegic patient

Surgeons at the School of Medicine, led by Susan E. Mackinnon, MD, have restored some hand function in a quadriplegic patient with a spinal cord injury at the C7 vertebra, the lowest bone in the neck. Instead of operating on the spine itself, the surgeons rerouted working nerves in the upper arms.

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Outstanding Graduate Addie Smith: School of Law

Adrian “Addie” Smith, the Record’s Outstanding Graduate from the School of Law, has spent much of her life searching for the right spot to focus on building a brighter future for disadvantaged children. And she appears to have found it. After graduation May 18, she will become a lobbyist for Native American children.

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Graham Chapel now chimes ‘Alma Mater’

The university’s “Alma Mater” is now played weekdays at noon from Graham Chapel, thanks to the efforts of rising sophomore Michael Byrne. This is just the first step in a plan to create a stronger sense of tradition on campus. Come graduation time, Byrne wants the song to resonate with the Class of 2015.

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Fashion Show 2012: A night of glitz and glamour

It was a night of glitz and glamour, as an audience of more than 200 gathered in Plaza Frontenac April 29 for the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts’ 83rd annual Fashion Design Show. Leaving a Legacy featured dozens of students wearing scores of outfits by the Fashion Design Program’s nine seniors and 10 juniors.

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Study finds chronic child abuse strong indicator of negative adult experiences

Child abuse or neglect are strong predictors of major health and emotional problems, but little is known about how the chronicity of the maltreatment may increase future harm apart from other risk factors in a child’s life. The study, led by Melissa Jonson-Reid, PhD, child welfare expert and a professor at the Brown School, is published in the journal Pediatrics.

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Calendar Highlights

3 p.m. Wednesday, May 16

2nd Annual Lavender Recognition Ceremony

Co-hosted by LGBT Student Involvement and Leadership and the Social Justice Center. Reception follows. RSVP for ceremony. South 40 House, College Hall. Contact: Saida Bonifield at lgbt@wustl.edu

Announcements

Danforth Campus Staff Day Monday, May 21

Danforth Campus employees are invited to relax, have fun and celebrate with co-workers on Staff Day, Monday, May 21. The Office of Human Resources organizes the day to show staff members the university’s appreciation for their work throughout the year.

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Sports Highlights

Baseball gets bid to NCAA postseason tournament

The WUSTL baseball team was one of 56 teams selected to compete in the NCAA Division III baseball championship and will travel to Millington, Tenn., to compete in regional play that begins today and runs through Sunday, May 20.

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