A form of play therapy between parents and their toddlers can relieve depression in preschoolers, according to child psychiatry researchers at the School of Medicine. For the study, the researchers adapted a play-based technique known as parent-child interaction therapy, adding a focus on emotional development. FULL STORY

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On Friday, Jan. 28, the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum  opens Island Press: Three Decades of Printmaking. Curated by Karen K. Butler, the exhibition will survey more than two dozen works highlighting the press’ history of technical innovation, artistic experimentation and student participation. FULL STORY

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Do you know a WUSTL staff member who goes above and beyond to help students, faculty or others in the university community? Help WUSTL recognize that staff member’s efforts by nominating him or her for the Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 25. The winner is announced at the annual Staff Day celebration in May. FULL STORY

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Health 2.0 and the National Cancer Institute recently named Ozioma, an online cancer information tool from WUSTL’s Health Communication Research Laboratory, one of two winners of a national contest. Ozioma helps reporters and media relations professionals create localized cancer stories aimed at specific populations. FULL STORY

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The Gephardt Institute has announced the recipients of the Innovation Grants for Community-Based Teaching and Learning. Also known as service-learning, community-based teaching and learning is a growing pedagogy. These grants will help provide faculty members with financial support for curriculum development and implementation. FULL STORY

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• 4 p.m. Dept. of Physics Lecture. “Statistical Physics, Biological Complexity and Pattern Formation at Yellowstone’s Hot Springs.” Nigel Goldenfeld, the Swanlund Endowed Chair and prof. of physics, U. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Crow Hall, Rm. 204. (314) 935-6276.

• University-wide blood drive Feb. 1. The third university-wide blood drive of the academic year will be held at multiple locations Tuesday, Feb. 1. All students, staff and faculty are encouraged to participate to help replenish the region’s blood supply. Appointments are strongly encouraged.

• Another week, another track record. Junior Dan Davis became the second runner in as many weeks to set a school record in the 60-meter hurdles. Davis submitted a time of 8.32 in the Jan. 22 Illinois College Snowbird Open in the 60-meter hurdle preliminaries, matching the school record set the previous week by classmate Tyler Jackson.