Washington University Libraries has created a digital archive called “Documenting Ferguson.” ​The community is invited to submit photos, videos, stories and other content. The free online collection will serve as a lasting source of information regarding the Aug. 9 death of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson and the ensuing protests and unrest.​

Jeffrey I. Gordon, MD, of the School of Medicine, has won the 2014 Dickson Prize in Medicine. He is being recognized for his pioneering studies demonstrating how the tens of trillions of microbes that live in the gut influence human health.

​A group of researchers have used a special camera developed by Viktor Gruev, PhD, associate professor of computer science and engineering, to study northern swordtail fish. They discovered that females choose their mates based on a display that is similar to a peacock showing its feathers.

Washington University will test its emergency communication system, WUSTLAlerts, at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25. The test will take place unless there is a potential for severe weather or an emergency is occurring. WUSTLAlerts will send emails to @wustl.edu addresses and text messages to cellphones.

Noon Friday, Sept. 19

‘Why Privacy Matters’

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4:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19

T.S. Eliot Society lecture

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7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19

Climate change discussion

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Wash U undergrad plays ‘the sport of politics’

James Loomis, a sophomore in Arts & Sciences already involved in local politics, chats with The Huffington Post.

Work-study jobs available for qualified students

The U.S. Department of Education has increased its contribution to the federal work-study program, making hiring a qualified student even more affordable for university departments. Student Financial Services says students can perform a variety of jobs.