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Students who learn history by watching historically based blockbuster movies may be doomed to repeat the historical mistakes portrayed within them, suggests a new study.

Photo by Whitney CurtisEmily Cornwall (center) and classmates Danielle Green (left) and Tonya Dean participate in a team-building activity during one of the George Warren Brown School of Social Work’s orientation activities.

Photo by Joe AngelesReturning students and parents arriving on campus probably noticed a different look to the South 40. Two impressive new buildings, South 40 House and Umrath House, have opened to students for the first time this year.

Recycle all your paper, plastic bottles, cans, food containers and anything else in the appropriate containers throughout campus.

Most Americans know Billy Graham as the nation’s most famous evangelist. But in Graham’s recent biography, author Steven P. Miller, Ph.D., argues that Graham — “a deceptively familiar icon” — did more than save souls in the decades following World War II; his influence helped create the modern South.

The following incidents were reported to University Police Aug. 12-Aug. 24. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. Aug. 12 12:43 p.m. — A […]

Olin Library’s new exhibition — “Double Exposure: Al Parker’s Illustrations, from Model to Magazine” — explores the art-making process of Al Parker, harking back to the “Mad Men” days of magazine illustration. The exhibition, from the collection of the Modern Graphic History Library, is on display in Olin Library’s Ginkgo Reading Room and Grand Staircase […]

Photo by Mary Butkus(From left) Renita Weathersby, Ernest White and Adam Comer, all of Facilities Planning and Management, enjoy the buffet Aug. 19 at the Whittemore House Open House. The Open House was held to thank current Whittemore House members and to encourage other faculty and staff to become better acquainted with Whittemore House.

Share Our Stuff, the drive to reduce waste and share with people in need goods typically thrown away during campus and off campus move-out, was an effective way for WUSTL students to help the St. Louis community while being environmentally conscious, said Matt Malten, assistant vice chancellor for sustainability.

Alison Albee, Ph.D., Steve Davidson, Ph.D., Sarah Van Vickle-Chavez, Ph.D., Gary Port, Ph.D., and more…