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WUSTL celebrates its namesake with George Washington Week

Whether birthday cake, buggy rides, religion or politics strike your fancy, find a way to celebrate a founding father’s 282nd birthday on campus starting today. WUSTL sophomore honorary group Lock and Chain has organized a slew of events for George Washington Week.

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Decoded: DNA of blood-sucking worm that infects world’s poor

Scientists have decoded the genome of an intestinal parasite that causes hookworm, an illness that afflicts an estimated 700 million of the world’s poor. The parasitic worm lives in the soil and enters the body through the feet. By feeding on victims’ blood, the worms cause anemia and, in children, stunted growth and learning problems.

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Jubel gift will create new home for mechanical engineering department

A major commitment by Donald Jubel (BS ’73) to honor his late parents will provide the impetus for the next phase of physical expansion for the School of Engineering. The new building also will be a center for multidisciplinary research to address challenges in industries such as energy and aerospace. Shown (at right) are Karen and Donald Jubel.

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Political theorist says national conversation about race isn’t enough

WUSTL’s Clarissa Hayward, PhD, writes in the Cleveland Plain Dealer about what it will take to change racial injustice.

Calendar Highlights

Noon Monday, Feb. 17

‘Occupational Hazards’ seminar

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6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17

Architect Ishigami lecture

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7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18

‘Somewhere Between’ documentary at DUC

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Faculty, staff invited to explore community partnerships in public health

The STL PREP (Perception, Reality, Engagement and Partnership) orientation series will host a lunch-and-learn session for WUSTL faculty and staff starting at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 26 at the Institute for Public Health.

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Bridging scientific specialties and perspectives
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