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The sixth annual Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) was held on campus Friday through Sunday, April 5-7, bringing more than 1,200 students from 75 countries and all 50 states to exchange ideas and solutions to effect real change to pressing global issues. The weekend was a whirlwind exchange of ideas and inspirations, but now is when the real work begins: Making change happen. CGI U gave the participants – 200 of whom were WUSTL students – a much-needed boost. ?

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A gene with a colorful name – mindbomb 1 – plays a key role far beyond the brain. New research at the School of Medicine shows that mindbomb 1 may be involved in repairing cells injured by infection or inflammation in the stomach and pancreas. Researchers also found hints that mindbomb 1 may have connections to cancer in those organs.

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Stephen H. Legomsky, JD, DPhil, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services chief counsel, plans to discuss the evolving topic of immigration law Thursday, April 11. Legomsky will present the 2012-13 Tyrrell Williams Lecture, “Immigration and the Role of the Government Attorney.”?

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International development economist John W. McArthur, DPhil, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, in Brown Hall Lounge, as part of the Brown School’s Policy Forum. The event is free and open to the public. ?

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The Congress of the South 40 held its annual Residential College Olympics on the South 40 Swamp March 30. The day began with a 5K run and included a variety of fun games such as tug-of-war. ?

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Noon Tuesday, April 9
Gardening and composting brown bag session. Learn how to transform your backyard into a productive landscape using permaculture principles. Presented by Jean Ponzi, host of 88.1 KDHX’s weekly “Earthworms” show. Free and open to the public. Medical Campus, King Center. RSVP to sustainability@wustl.edu.
4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9
Winners will be announced in a public ceremony. Event details. Women’s Bldg. Formal Lounge. cenhum@artsci.wustl.edu or (314) 935-5576.
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Mechanics from Big Shark Bicycles will provide free bike tune-ups for students, faculty and staff today on the Medical Campus and tomorrow on the Danforth Campus. The tune-ups are part of Car-free Month at WUSTL.
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