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Disabling key protein may give physicians time to treat pneumonic plague
The deadly attack of the bacterium that causes pneumonic plague is significantly slowed when it can’t make use of a key protein, scientists at the School of Medicine report in this week’s issue of Science.
Surgeon repairs trauma injury from Hawaii surf
A Missouri man injured in the Hawaiian surf regains use of his arms through surgery by Susan Mackinnon, M.D., chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Collaborative effort
Photo by Kevin LowderErin Finneran, Ph.D., postdoctoral lecturer in English in Arts & Sciences, leads a discussion with a sixth-grade class from Flynn Park Elementary School after the class viewed the play “Hana’s Suitcase.”
Nominations sought for annual Virgil Ethic of Service award
The University’s Community Service Program is seeking nominations for the fourth annual Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award.
Campus Watch
Jan 18-24
Jan. 23
11:16 a.m. — A complainant reported a departmental laptop missing from the copy/workroom area of Simon Hall. The computer was last used Dec. 22, 2006, and discovered missing Jan. 4. The computer is valued at $1,700.
9:13 p.m. — A student reported an unknown person(s) stole his white MacBook laptop and power cord from a table in Olin Library on level A. The student stated he left his laptop to get a drink of water and when he returned the laptop was gone. No suspects or witnesses were identified. Theft occurred between approximately 9-9:01 p.m. The laptop and power cord are valued at $1,500
University Police also responded to three auto accidents, two larcenies and one report of trespassing.
Muslin named Langenberg Distinguished Professor
School of Medicine cardiology researcher Anthony J. Muslin, M.D., has been named the Oliver M. Langenberg Distinguished Professor of the Science and Practice of Medicine.
Watson receives archaeology’s Pomerance Award from AIA
Patty Jo Watson, Ph.D., Edward Mallinckrodt Distinguished University Professor and professor of anthropology in Arts & Sciences, was recently awarded the Pomerance Award for Scientific Contributions to Archaeology from the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA).
Vizzier named law’s career director
Carol Vizzier, J.D., has been appointed director of Career Services and Public Interest, announced Kent D. Syverud, J.D., dean and the Ethan A. H. Shepley University Professor.
Take advantage of tuition tax deduction
The Internal Revenue Service suggests taxpayers wanting to claim the higher education tuition and fees deduction wait until mid-February to file their 2006 taxes.
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