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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

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Mark Taylor appointed dean of Olin Business School

Mark Taylor, dean of Warwick Business School and professor of international finance at the University of Warwick, UK, has been appointed dean of the John M. Olin Business School, according to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton.

A step toward personalized diabetes treatments

Signaling a potential new approach to treating diabetes, researchers at the School of Medicine and Harvard University have produced insulin-secreting cells from stem cells derived from patients with type 1 diabetes.

New scholarship helps contract employees earn a college degree

The Washington University Contract Employee Scholarship provides free University College tuition, on a first-come, first-served basis, to the 700 contract employees who work full time at the university.

University to host Startup Connection for second year

The university again is partnering with Startup Connection to host Startup ’16, the St. Louis region’s premier event supporting and promoting new businesses, innovation and entrepreneurship. The event will take place Nov. 16.

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Campus Announcements

Speakers lined up for 2016 Commencement ceremonies

More than a dozen distinguished individuals will speak at Commencement-related events this week for university graduates and their friends and families. The celebrations get started Wednesday, May 18.

WashU in the News

Scientists examine how Zika targets fetal tissue

Voice of America

Chicken coops, sewage plants hot spots of antibiotic resistance

Science Daily

How light is detected affects the atom that emits it

Nanowerk News

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Notables

Ralph Dacey speakingThe American Association of Neurological Surgeons awarded Ralph G. Dacey Jr., MD, the Henry G. and Edith R. Schwartz Professor at the School of Medicine, the Harvey Cushing Medal for his many years of leadership, dedication and contributions to neurosurgery.

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Who Knew WashU?

Who Knew WashU?Question: Who designed Washington University’s official seal, which is part of the shield that adorns each graduate’s robe at Commencement?
A) Robert S. Brookings B) William Greenleaf Eliot
C) Halsey Ives D) Holmes Smith

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