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Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

 
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As nation recalls March on Washington, report on African-American health released

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. As we reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s message, learn about the latest news in an ongoing study of African-American health in St. Louis. The first brief of the yearlong project, led by the Brown School’s Jason Purnell, calls for improving health by focusing on educational and economic opportunities.

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New antibiotics? WUSTL biologists say protein that delays cell division in bacteria could be key

Bacteria adjust to wide fluctuations in food supply by controlling how big they get and how often they divide. WUSTL biologists have worked out the control system E. coli use to delay division so they can bulk up when food is abundant. The control system also can be stopped, so it may offer an opportunity to design new antibiotics.

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Program links researchers, community to improve public health??

?Graduates of the Community Research Fellows Training program learn the language of academic researchers and how the two groups can work together to improve community health. Shown at right are recent graduates at a ceremony to recognize the achievement.

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Whispers Café re-opens, serving frozen yogurt

The newly renovated Whispers Café has introduced frozen yogurt. Other new dining options include a sushi happy hour at Ibby’s, gyros at Ursa’s and Asian street food at the
Bear’s Den.

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Calendar Highlights

6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29

Sam Fox School Public Lecture Series

Co-founder of the UNICEF Innovation Unit Erica Kochi discusses design, technology and international aid. (Reception at 6 p.m.) Free and open to the public. Record story. Steinberg Hall Aud. (314) 935-9300.

7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29

Performing Arts Dept. season auditions

Performing Arts Dept. holds auditions for the 2013-14 season. Until 10 p.m. Open to all WUSTL students. Continues Friday, Aug. 30. Audition sign-up/event details. Olin Women’s Bldg., Rehearsal Hall, Olin 1. Contact: (314) 935-5858 or gsavoie@wustl.edu.

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Campus parking garages undergo enhancements

Parking and Transportation Services is working on enhancing campus parking garages. This year’s focus is on the Millbrook and Snow Way Parking Facilities. Others will be targeted next year.

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