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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Top Stories

Class Acts series launches

As the Class of 2017 prepares for its final pass through Brookings Quadrangle, we celebrate outstanding students who embody the values of the university. In the area of diversity, military veterans seek to improve the world as they improved our community.

Meet a scientist

Ten Washington University scientists, including Arpita Bose, of Arts & Sciences, were asked to share in one minute why they became scientists. Watch these videos to hear their answers.

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Events

4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25

Africa Nite

4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25

Women’s softball game vs. Greenville

Noon Wednesday, April 26

‘Is there a gene for language?’

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Campus Announcements

Employees interested in green offices sought

The Office of Sustainability seeks employees interested in creating sustainable work environments. Those who begin the Green Office certification process by Monday, May 1, will be entered in a raffle for a catered lunch or happy hour.

Danforth parking lottery open April 17-28. All permit holders must enter. Learn more.

WashU in the News

Mars rover embarks on new mission

CBS News

Secret room holds ‘lost’ Michelangelo artwork

National Geographic

Accomplished female scientists often overlooked

Yahoo News | ANI

Don’t know much about Kanye? Take the college course

Sirius XM News & Issues

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Campus Voices

Students explain ‘The Modern Meal’ exhibit

“The Modern Meal: Sustenance through Ritual” is the latest exhibit at the Kemper Art Museum. In this HEC-TV video, student curators who created the concept discuss what went into exploring our relationship with mealtime. The exhibit is on display until Aug. 6.

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Notables

Annelise Finegan Wasmoen photoAnnelise Finegan Wasmoen, a PhD candidate in comparative literature in Arts & Sciences, has been accepted to the prestigious Mellon School of Theater and Performance Research for its 2017 session.

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Who Knew WashU?

Who Knew WashU graphicThis week’s question is in honor of Olin Business School’s 100th anniversary: During what years did the Korea Project run?
A) 1946-50 B) 1954-58 C) 1958-64 D) 1960-69

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