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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

 
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Message from Chancellor Wrighton: Steps we are taking to secure a strong future

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton shares thoughts with the community about efforts to secure a strong future for WUSTL. Wrighton focuses on two important efforts: the ongoing Leading Together capital campaign and a new initiative to reduce costs and improve efficiency across the university.

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Nanoparticles treat muscular dystrophy in mice

Researchers at the School of Medicine have demonstrated a new approach to treating muscular dystrophy. Mice with a form of the disease showed improved strength and heart function when treated with nanoparticles loaded with rapamycin, an immunosuppressive drug found to improve recycling of cellular waste.

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Ludwig, Lundgren to read tomorrow

Eric Lundgren’s debut novel, “The Facades,” has been praised by The New Yorker as “hardboiled existentialism.” Marni Ludwig’s debut collection of poetry, “Pinwheel,” was chosen by Jean Valentine for the 2012 New Issues Poetry Prize. On Thursday, March 6, these two recent alumni will return to campus for a free public reading.

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Pageant debuts during Africa Week

Africa Week returned to WUSTL last week with the ever-popular fashion show and the debut of the Mr./Miss ASA Pageant. Senior Ola Abiose (right) struts the runway during one of the activities offered by the African Students Association.

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Bears Repeating

The blog from Washington University Archives offers a historical perspective on the happenings around campus. Their latest remembers Harold Ramis, plus a look at Engineering Week.

Calendar Highlights

5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5

‘Change Your Brain by Transforming Your Mind’

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6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5

Artist Lisa Sanditz lecture

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7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5

Earth and moon lecture

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Announcements

Visit Italy, the Baltic or Normandy with Alumni Association Travel Program

Does this wintry weather have you dreaming of traveling far, far away? Here’s your chance. The Alumni Association offers a series of group trips, many international, that offer “learning through travel.”

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