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Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013

 
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Biologists show how ignorance can benefit animal groups

Evolutionary biologist W.D. Hamilton predicted that organisms ought to evolve the ability to discriminate degrees of kinship more finely to direct help to those with whom they share the most genes. But two WUSTL biologists point out many cases where “a veil of ignorance” prevents organisms, such as honeybees, from gaining such information. Instead, they consider a situation from the group’s perspective — regardless of kinship — thus preventing conflict.

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Lorraine Goffe-Rush to become next vice chancellor for human resources

Lorraine A. Goffe-Rush, WUSTL’s assistant vice chancellor for human resources, has been named vice chancellor for human resources, according to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. Goffe-Rush will succeed Ann B. Prenatt, vice chancellor for human resources since 2003, who retires Dec. 31.

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Kharasch, Sadler elected to Institute of Medicine

The School of Medicine’s Evan D. Kharasch, MD, PhD (left), and J. Evan Sadler, MD, PhD, have been elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors that medical scientists in the United States can receive.

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Home Movie Day to be held at Central Library

Director John Waters calls Home Movie Day “an orgy of self-discovery, a chance for family memories to suddenly become show business.” Washington University Libraries hosts St. Louis’ Home Movie Day, one of 70 events worldwide, at the Central Library Saturday, Oct. 26.

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6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23

Sam Fox School Public Lecture Series

“Nature’s History: American Landscape Art and Environmental Thinking” by Angela Miller, prof. of art history and archaeology in Arts & Sciences. (Reception at 6 p.m.) Free and open to the public. Event details. Steinberg Hall Aud. (314) 935-9300.

Noon Thursday, Oct. 24

Brown School Public Health Speaker Series

“A New Way to Talk About the Social Determinants of Health” by Ann Christiano, professor, U. of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Free and open to the public. Record story. Brown Hall Lounge. Contact: Kim Freels at kfreels@wustl.edu or (314) 935-3599.

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Learn ‘the Dancellor’ at Dance Marathon

WUSTL faculty and staff are invited to learn “the Dancellor” for the 15th annual Dance Marathon Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Athletic Complex. The event raises money for the Children’s Miracle Network.

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