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Thursday, May 1, 2014

 
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Getting past myths about privacy

Many privacy discussions follow a similar pattern and involve the same kinds of arguments. It’s common to hear that privacy is dead, or that people — especially kids — don’t care about privacy. Such claims are myths, says Neil M. Richards, JD, privacy law expert and WUSTL professor. But they distract from the important conversation needed on privacy in the digital age, he says.

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Damiano named chief of cardiothoracic surgery

Ralph J. Damiano Jr., MD, an internationally known cardiac surgeon, has been named chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the School of Medicine.

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Aging expert Stone to give Friedman Lecture

Robyn I. Stone, PhD, a noted researcher and leading international authority on aging and long-term care policy, will deliver the annual Friedman Lecture Thursday, May 8, in Brown Hall on the Danforth Campus. A panel discussion will follow.

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Students show off sustainable design ideas

Winning teams in the I-CARES Student Competition displayed their sustainability projects on the Danforth Campus last week. The annual competition asks students to propose a physical installation in the area of climate change, renewable energy or sustainable design.

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STL To Do: Mainstreet Musicals - St. Louis Festival

Senior drama major Sarah Palay recommends  Mainstreet Musicals - St. Louis Festival, a showcase for new works created by St. Louis writers, producers and actors. Readings of new musicals take place this weekend in Forest Park.

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Calendar Highlights

3 p.m. Thursday, May 1

‘Androids in the Enlightenment’

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9 a.m. Friday, May 2

Comparative Politics Annual Conference

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9 a.m. Friday, May 2

‘Materials Science: Impact on the Non-Academic World’

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WUSTL Campus Voices

‘What’s the point?’

WUSTL alum Richard Meier (MA ’75), PhD, discusses the gesture of pointing, and implications for those with autism, for an episode of “Hold That Thought,” a podcast series from Arts & Sciences.

Announcements

WUSTL presents 12 student-athletes with awards

WUSTL named 12 student-athletes as the top performers in their respective classes for the 2013-14 school year at the 28th annual Athletic Department student-athlete banquet, held this week at the WU Field House.

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