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The program will feature several virtuosic works by late 19th-century Russian composers, most notably Mili Balakirev’s colorful Islamey, Oriental Fantasy.

The new ages are set between 32,000-33,000 years old, and perhaps slightly older; in 1998, the fossils had been radiocarbon dated to 28,000-29,000 years.

Photo by Mary ButkusJohn Baugh, director of African and African American Studies, was recently installed as the first Margaret Bush Wilson Professor in Arts & Sciences.

Courtesy PhotoESPN College Football Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Game was edited by Michael MacCambridge, adjunct professor in University College.

Courtesy PhotoA WUSTL delegation recently visited Israel to continue the University’s ongoing interest in learning more about higher education around the world.

Women’s hoops wins two home UAA games The No. 3 women’s basketball team (16-2, 6-1 UAA) picked up a pair of home league wins Jan. 27 and 29 at the Field House. WUSTL defeated No. 23 University of Rochester, 73-49, Jan. 27. The Bears put together an 18-2 run to take a 23-6 lead with […]

The following incidents were reported to University Police Jan. 25-31. 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. Jan. 26 1:36 p.m. — A person […]

Investors are reluctant to devote resources to female-run companies, according to research from two professors at the Olin School of Business. They found that potential backers are likely to invest 300 percent more in male-run firms than in firms run by a woman; and they would pay a female CEO 86 percent of the salary they’d pay a male CEO.

Listed below are this month’s featured news stories. • Warfarin increases risk of fractures (week of Feb. 1) • Older adults can control health (week of Feb. 8) • New cancer strategy (week of Feb. 15) • Enzyme affects aging process (week of Feb. 22)

Courtesy photoWilliam CrononEnvironmental historian William Cronon will speak on “Telling Tales on Canvas: Landscapes of Environmental Change” at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, for the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Cronon, the Frederick Jackson Turner Professor of History, Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin—Madison, studies the history of human interaction with the natural world.