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Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

 
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Kemper opens first major U.S. exhibit dedicated
to Georges Braque in 16 years

In the early 20th century, Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso invented Cubism and shook the foundations of Western art. But in the 1930s, as the rise of fascism brought new urgency to questions of aesthetics and politics, Braque’s fractured still lifes and bourgeois interiors remained emphatically inward-looking. Yet Braque’s painting was not as separate from outside events as Braque might have it, argues Georges Braque and the Cubist Still Life, 1928-1945, the first major U.S. museum exhibition dedicated to the artist in 16 years. ?

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WUSTL study chosen as one of ‘Top Ten Autism Research Advances of 2012’ ?

A groundbreaking study on young adults with autism, led by WUSTL researcher Paul Shattuck, PhD, assistant professor at the Brown School, has been chosen as one of the “Top Ten Autism Research Advances of 2012” by the advocacy organization Autism Speaks.?

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Schlaggar honored for pediatric research

Bradley L. Schlaggar, MD, PhD, the A. Ernest and Jane G. Stein Professor of Neurology at the School of Medicine, has been awarded the E. Mead Johnson Award for Pediatric Research. The award is among the most prestigious in pediatric research.?

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Danforth? receives 2012 St. Louis Award

William H. Danforth?, WUSTL chancellor emeritus and chairman of the board of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, received the 2012 St. Louis Award? for outstanding leadership and commitment to the region.?

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Wysession helps write new K-12 science standards; public input sought until Jan. 29?

The public recently got its first look at the newest draft of the Next Generation Science Standards, which lay out ambitious expectations for K-12 students. Michael Wysession, PhD, one of the authors of the new standards and a WUSTL seismologist, explains why the science standards are so important.?

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Calendar Highlights

5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24

St. Louis Up Close: North St. Louis

Discussion on “North St. Louis: Promoting Sustainable Urban Development.” Sponsored by Gephardt Inst. for Public Service. Free and open to the public. Event details. Danforth University Center, Lieberman Graduate Center, Room 333. (314) 935-9104.

7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24

School of Medicine Annual Art Show opening reception

Artwork on view through Feb. 17. Free and open to the public. Event details. Farrell Learning and Teaching Center Atrium.  yanglu@wusm.wustl.edu.

Announcements

Next university blood drive Jan. 29

Blood drives take place at eight convenient locations across all  campuses. The next blood drive is Jan. 29. The drives are offered during morning, afternoon and evening hours.

Nominations being accepted for Ethic of Service award

Nominations now are being accepted for the annual Gerry & Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award, which honors members of the WUSTL community who exemplify a character of service and giving to the St. Louis region. Deadline is Feb. 1.

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