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Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014

 
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Preemies’ gut bacteria may depend more on gestational age than environment

The population of bacteria in premature infants’ guts may depend more on the babies’ biological makeup and gestational age at birth than on environmental factors, School of Medicine researchers have found. Those microbes may have lasting effects on health and development.

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Can large introductory science courses teach students to learn effectively?

In the past 10 years, an active-learning course called “Active Physics” gradually has displaced lecture-based introductory physics courses at WUSTL. Now, a comprehensive three-year evaluation suggests that “Active Physics” consistently produces more proficient and confident students.

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A victory for education

WUSTL leaders joined with government officials, educators and students to dedicate KIPP Victory Academy last month. The university serves as a sponsor of the KIPP charter school organization. This is its second school in St. Louis.

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Stratton named associate dean of undergraduate residential learning

Jill Stratton, PhD, has been named associate dean of undergraduate residential learning at WUSTL, effective immediately. Sharon Stahl, PhD, vice chancellor for students, said Stratton’s new title reflects the important role she plays in the community as well as her expanding responsibilities.

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Trustees grant faculty promotions, tenure

At recent Board of Trustees meetings, several faculty members were appointed with tenure, promoted with tenure or reinstated with tenure.

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Washington People: John Schael

‘A man for all seasons’  
The university’s longtime director of athletics retired this summer. Here’s a look back at his legacy, shared from Washington Magazine.

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WUSTL faculty weigh in on Ferguson unrest

A number of WUSTL faculty have written pieces about the unrest in Ferguson, touching on expertise from civil liberties to race to urban issues.

Calendar Highlights

Noon Tuesday, Aug. 19

Alzheimer’s weekly seminar

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Thursday, Aug. 21

Freshman Move-in Day

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7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22

Shabbat dinner

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Announcements

Website features daily menus for medical school cafes

Want to find out today’s specials at the medical school cafes? A website features daily menus for the Shell Café in the McDonnell Sciences Building, the Farrell Café in the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center and Café Expresso at the Orthopaedic Center in Chesterfield.

Reminder: New building access policy starts Monday

Beginning Monday, Aug. 25, most buildings on the Danforth Campus will be locked and require a valid WUSTL ID card for entry on evenings (after 6 p.m.) and weekends. Visit here for more information.

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