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Commencement speaker John R. Lewis: Champion of civil rights

U.S. Congressman John R. Lewis, considered one of the most courageous and influential leaders in the civil rights movement, will give the 2016 Commencement address.

Arts & Culture

Annual African Film Festival celebrates cultural, linguistic diversity

The African Film Festival, which begins Friday, April 1, offers a lineup of award-winning films that provide a nuanced look at Africa’s cultures and concerns. The festival, which is free and open to the public, runs through Sunday, April 3.

Emergency alert issued after activity near North Campus; situation resolved without incident

At 9:36 a.m., an emergency alert was issued to the Washington University in St. Louis community as an extra precaution after a report of an incident involving gunfire in the vicinity of the university’s North Campus, 700 N. Rosedale Ave. (Skinker north of Delmar), specifically along the Metrolink tracks.

Volunteer at Commencement

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to volunteer to help with the annual Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20. From ushering guests and graduates to passing out programs and other duties, volunteers help ensure a special day for students, families and friends.

Who Knew WashU? 3.30.16

Question: How many seats are there in the balcony of Graham Chapel on the Danforth Campus?

Medicine

New clues identified in childhood cancer syndrome

New research from David Gutmann, MD, PhD, may help doctors determine which medical issues are likely to manifest in patients with the inherited cancer syndrome neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). The findings indicate that varying mutations in the NF1 gene may lead to different clinical outcomes.

Sam Fox School recognizes distinguished alumni

Denver-based artist, architect, businessman, designer and philanthropist Ralph J. Nagel is among seven alumni to be honored March 31 as part of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts annual Awards for Distinction dinner.

Take part in Active Transportation Month

Active Transportation Month, the annual promotion of alternative means of commuting, begins with a kickoff at 11 a.m. Friday, April 1, outside the Danforth University Center. Events will take place throughout the next month.

Alberti Program wins national architecture honors

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the AIA Office of Diversity and Inclusion have selected the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts’ Alberti Program: Architecture for Young People as the 2016 honoree of the AIA Diversity Recognition Program.

Campus & Community

Community event to focus on research, responses to gun violence

One year after the launch of “Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis,” members of the university community will gather April 5 to focus on “Research, Reflection and Responses.” The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 4-7 p.m. in the Emerson Auditorium at Knight Hall on the Danforth Campus.