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Monday, March 30, 2015

 
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Global conference to address social, psychological harm of colorism

Colorism, the practice of discrimination based on skin tone, is rarely addressed publicly and is uniquely different from racism. The School of Law’s Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute will explore this growing global issue during what is believed to be the nation’s first international colorism conference, Thursday and Friday, April 2 and 3, in Anheuser-Busch Hall.

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Vitamin D prevents diabetes and clogged arteries in mice

New research in mice at the School of Medicine suggests vitamin D plays a major role in preventing the inflammation that leads to Type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis. Further, the way key immune cells behave without adequate vitamin D may provide scientists with new therapeutic targets for patients with those disorders.

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Class Acts: Cheadle balances rigorous academics with running

While tackling a rigorous academic course load, Lucy Cheadle, a senior in chemical engineering in the School of Engineering & Applied Science, will graduate as one of the most decorated and accomplished runners in Bear sports history.

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Calendar Highlights

4 p.m. Monday, March 30

Bornstein: ‘Practical Ideas for Building a Better Society’

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4:30 p.m. Monday, March 30

‘Religious Freedom and U.S. Foreign Policy’ discussion

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6:30 p.m. Monday, March 30

Middle East - North Africa Film Series

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WUSTL Campus Voices

‘Protect all of our sons’

LaTanya N. Buck, director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, writes in The St. Louis American about the angst of raising a black son.

Announcements

Sam Fox Teaching Gallery proposals sought

The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum is accepting Teaching Gallery exhibition proposals for spring 2016. The Teaching Gallery offers exciting possibilities for cross-disciplinary dialogue among faculty, students and the community. The deadline is July 3.

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