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Friday, Oct. 11, 2013

 
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How one city is taking on Big Tobacco – and winning

The city of Providence, R.I., is taking the fight against Big Tobacco to a new level with innovative tobacco control policies in the retail environment. A new study, led in part by the Center for Public Health Systems Science at the Brown School, details Providence’s efforts and provides a road map for other municipalities to follow.

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Funding aids new test for ‘river blindness’

The neglected tropical disease known as river blindness is caused by the parasitic worm O. volvulus, pictured, and is spread by the bites of black flies that breed in fast-flowing rivers. WUSTL scientists have received funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop an improved test for the disease, which is most common in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Master of Landscape Architecture program receives accreditation

The Master of Landscape Architecture program in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts has received a full, six-year term of accreditation from the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board.

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New Olin buildings are taking shape

Construction is moving quickly on the two new Olin Business School buildings — Knight Hall and Bauer Hall, located next to the Knight Center on the Danforth Campus. The $90 million project includes two innovative buildings united by a soaring atrium (right).

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Trustees grant faculty promotions, tenure

At a recent Board of Trustees meeting, some faculty members were appointed with tenure or promoted. Read more to see details.

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1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11

International Relations Round Table Series

“Can India Become a Great Power?” Free and open to the public. Lunch provided. Co-sponsors/event details. Danforth University Center, Room 233. Contact: mwilliam@wustl.edu.

8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12

An Evening with Judy Collins

Performance is part of the Edison Theatre Ovations Series and benefits the Edison Educational Endowment. Event details. 560 Music Center. edison@wustl.edu or (314) 935-6543.

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Women’s Society hosts panel on postgrad life for women

The Women’s Society of Washington University is hosting a panel discussion and networking event, “Composing a Life” that will feature five diverse women sharing their insights about life after college. The event will be Oct. 29 in Holmes Lounge, Ridgley Hall.

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Renee Cunningham-Williams, PhD

She finds family, community, work-life balance key to success.
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