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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

 
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XPRIZE proposed to inspire Alzheimer’s research

XPRIZE may create an Alzheimer’s XPRIZE to inspire the ingenuity of researchers to take on the daunting task of stopping the disorder. The Alzheimer’s XPRIZE was proposed by a team of experts co-directed by School of Medicine professor Eric C. Leuthardt, MD.

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Fields receives Gloria White service award
at annual Staff Day celebration

Staff Day offered WUSTL employees a chance to relax and play outside. Here, Ryan Risley competes in the washers tournament. Visit the WUSTL Flickr site to see many more employee photos. Also, this year’s Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award recipient is Harvey Fields, PhD. Fields was honored for his dedication to supporting students at Cornerstone, the Center for Advanced Learning.

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Better detection for elephantiasis worm infection

A new diagnostic test for a worm infection that eventually leads to severe enlargement and deformities of the legs and genitals is far more sensitive than the current test, according to results of a field study in Liberia, in West Africa, led by WUSTL researchers, including study co-author Kurt Curtis.

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Creating a more sustainable St. Louis

Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration Hank Webber (left) and Mayor Francis Slay attended the May 18 groundbreaking for the Sustainable Land Lab project, a partnership between WUSTL and the City of St. Louis. The lab will transform vacant lots in Old North St. Louis. Winning projects include a chess garden and a restaurant made from a surplus cargo container.

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Jolliff named inaugural Scott Rudolph Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences

Bradley L. Jolliff, PhD (center), has been named the inaugural Scott Rudolph Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences in Arts & Sciences. Here, Rudolph (left), a philanthropist and WUSTL parent, and Chancellor Emeritus William H. Danforth congratulate Jolliff.

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Calendar Highlights

11 a.m. Wednesday, May 29

University College Walk-in Wednesdays

The last Wednesday of each month, advisers will be on hand for those interested in degree or certificate programs or who simply wish to take classes for personal enrichment. (NOTE: Second session today is from 4 to 5:30 p.m.) No appt. needed. Event details. January Hall, Room 20. (314) 935-6700.

4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29

Open house for Jim Burmeister

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton invites the WUSTL community to an open house celebrating the life and work of Jim Burmeister, who will retire July 1. Remarks at 5 p.m. No RSVP necessary. Holmes Lounge, Ridgley Hall. annmarie.ruhlin@wustl.edu.

7 p.m. Wednesday, May 29

Science on Tap

“Using Statistical Modeling to Fight Terrorism,” Jefferson M. Gill, prof. of political science. Free and open to the public. Event details. Schlafly Bottleworks, Crown Room, 7260 Southwest Ave. in Maplewood.

Announcements

Renew U-Pass to ride free
on MetroLink, Metro buses

The current U-Pass — allowing WUSTL faculty and staff free use of Metro, the region’s public transportation system — will expire June 30. Benefits-eligible employees may request a new U-Pass for the 2013-14 fiscal year at the Parking & Transportation Services website.

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