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Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013

 
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Guggenheim film chronicles life at Washington University in early 1950s

In what is believed to be one of the earliest public works by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Charles Guggenheim, WUSTL has unearthed and digitized a slice of academia in the early 1950s called The Second Century. Written and produced by Guggenheim as part of WUSTL’s first major fundraising effort, the 30-minute film — filled with 1950s earnestness — chronicles the attributes of not only WUSTL, but also the merits of a university education.

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Umrath Hall makeover garners awards

Century-old Karl D. Umrath Hall’s makeover is winning awards and a coveted environmentally sustainable certification.

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Silva named Peterson Professor in Orthopaedics

Matthew J. Silva, PhD, a biomedical and mechanical engineer, has been named the first Julia and Walter R. Peterson Orthopaedic Research Professor at the School of Medicine.

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Saturday lectures to address tolerance and civic discourse; first talk Feb. 2

Tolerance and civic discourse will be the focus of the Master of Liberal Arts Saturday Lecture Series that runs throughout February. Sponsored by University College, this free lecture series begins at 11 a.m. Feb. 2 in McDonnell Hall. George Pepe, PhD, professor of classics in Arts & Sciences, delivers the first talk.

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Olin Business School launches blog to tell its story

Everyone has a good story to tell, and Olin Business School has created a blog platform for its community of students, professors, alumni, deans and staff to share their favorite stories about life at the business school.

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Calendar Highlights

5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30

Olin Cup awards ceremony

Winners of the 2012 Olin Cup Competition to be announced. Registration at 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. Event details. Simon Hall, May Aud.
(314) 935-9134.

Noon Thursday, Jan. 31

Health Economics and Policy Interest Group talk

“How Patient-centered Care Can be a Solution to Today’s Healthcare Crisis,” Leana Wen, WUSM 2007 alumna; author of When Doctors Don’t Listen; and a Harvard fellow and senior emergency resident from Brigham & Women’s/ Massachusetts General Hospital. Free and open to the public. Farrell Learning and Teaching Center, Connor Aud.
(314) 362-5000.

Announcements

Sarah Ruhl talk postponed

The lecture by playwright Sarah Ruhl, scheduled for noon Thursday, Jan. 31, in the Ann W. Olin Women’s Building, has been postponed.

Applications for staff study abroad program due Feb. 4

Up to six staff members will be chosen to travel to Santiago, Chile, in June for the second annual Global Diversity and Overseas Seminars Program. Applications are due by noon Feb. 4.

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