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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

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Our students’ thoughts on climate change

Six university students attended the Conference of the Parties climate negotiations in Paris last year as observers. On the eve of the treaty’s ratification period, they share thoughts on what’s ahead.

Delaying radiation for early breast cancer ups recurrence

Delaying radiation therapy too long after surgery significantly increases the risk of recurrent tumors in women treated for very early breast cancer, according to new research at the School of Medicine.

Former Supreme Court justice Stevens coming to campus

John Paul Stevens, who served as a Supreme Court associate justice from 1975 to 2010, will speak at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 25, in Graham Chapel. Afterward, he will take part in a discussion with law faculty on the Second Amendment.

WashU Expert: Microsoft suit a win for civil liberties

Microsoft’s challenge to the gag-order provisions of the federal Stored Communications Act should be applauded by everyone who cares about civil liberties, whether in the physical or digital worlds, privacy law expert Neil Richards said.

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Events

7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19

English undergraduate reading

7:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 20

Prematurity think tank symposium

3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20

History colloquium on religious refugees

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Campus Announcements

Reminder: Volunteers sought for 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 graduates and their families.

WashU in the News

Mice with genetic defect offer clues about stuttering

Fox News

In first year, Dignity Period helps thousands of girls

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Paid leave perk for new parents growing at area companies

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Notables

photo of three people inducted as Bouchet fellowsThree doctoral candidates, (from left) Anna Hood, Harry Chatters Taylor and Boahemaa Adu-Oppong, were inducted into the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society at the annual Bouchet Conference on Diversity in Graduate Education this month at Yale University.

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Who Knew WashU?

Who Knew WashU?Question: In all, how many people affiliated with Washington University have won a Nobel Prize?

A) 4 B) 16 C) 25 D) 32

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