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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

 
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Photo project encourages family, friends
to schedule colon cancer screenings

A recent display showcased photos taken by participants of the Photovoice project hosted by Siteman Cancer Center’s Program for the Elimination of Cancer Disparities. Participants used photos to remind people of the need for colon cancer screenings. Pictured is participant Ronald Rancher and the photo he submitted.

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Loop Living: Celebrating the start of construction

During a recent reception marking the beginning of the Loop Student Living Initiative’s construction phase, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton thanked University City and City of St. Louis government officials, business owners and residents for their role in the project’s progression. The celebration was held at the Three Kings Public House on Delmar Boulevard.

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Sussman to outline critical role of culture
in understanding society

“The anthropological concept of culture is extremely important and often misunderstood because many of the things that are assumed to be biologically determined, like criminality,  homosexuality or IQ, are really behaviorally and societally defined,” says WUSTL physical anthropologist Robert W. Sussman, PhD. He will deliver the Phi Beta Kappa/Sigma Xi Lecture Tuesday, April 9.

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Trustees grant faculty promotions, tenure

At recent Board of Trustees meetings, many faculty members were appointed with tenure, promoted with tenure or granted tenure. Read more to see the list.

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Destroy All Monsters author to give reading Thursday

In “Sagittarius,” author Greg Hrbek follows a young couple frantically searching for their missing newborn — who is either a child with profound birth defects or a miraculous, mythological creature. “Sagittarius” is one of 10 stories in Destroy All Monsters, selected for The Best American Short Stories 2009. Hrbek will read from his fiction Thursday, April 4.

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CGI U is this weekend — follow the action!

Chelsea Clinton says hello and explains why WUSTL was chosen to host the 2013 Clinton Global Initiative University in this video.

More than 1,000 young people from across the globe soon will be arriving on campus!

Public Affairs staff members are covering events live. To follow along, visit the Tumblr blog.

Calendar Highlights

4 p.m. Tuesday, April 2

WUSTL Libraries reading

“How to Behave Around Books,” William Gass, David L. May Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Humanities. In conjunction with the Olin Library exhibit William H. Gass: The Soul Inside the Sentence. Event details. Wilson Hall, Room 214; reception and book signing to follow in Olin Library, Ginkgo Room. RSVP: jlowery@wustl.edu.

Noon Wednesday, April 3

Ninth Annual Postdoc Scientific Symposium

“The Changing Research Landscape and Advice on Charting Your Course.” To showcase contributions of postdoctoral students. Panel discussion, postdoctoral talks, poster session and presentation of the outstanding faculty mentor award. Open only to WUSTL community. Event details. Farrell Learning and Teaching Center.

Announcements

Submit important dates now for 2013-14 Student Planner

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to submit events and important dates for the 2013-14 Student Planner. The spiral-bound planner is given to all first-year students and available for purchase in the University Bookstore at the start of the academic year.

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