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December 2008
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Dec. 29,
2008 -- Olin Business School appoints new director of career center
 Mark J. Brostoff named associate dean and director of Weston Career Center


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Dec. 29,
2008 -- Karen K. Butler joins Kemper Art Museum
 Appointed assistant curator for collections


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Dec. 23,
2008 -- Walk the walk
 Increased daily travel in animals leads to more offspring


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Dec. 18,
2008 -- Midwestern obesity factors
 Eating at buffets plus not exercising equals obesity in rural America


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Dec. 18,
2008 -- 'Ultimate Washington University employee'
 Jean Gaines, former director of commencement, dies at 86


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Dec. 16,
2008 -- Masked Marvels & Wondertales
 Michael Cooper launches ovations for young people series Jan. 17


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Dec. 11,
2008 -- Marriage vs. civil union
 Let churches handle marriage, suggests expert


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Dec. 9,
2008 -- To Kill a Mockingbird
 The Big Read program to promote reading throughout January


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Dec. 5,
2008 -- 'They created an intellectual home'
 A celebration of the lives of poets Finkel and Urdang to be held Dec. 12


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Dec. 4,
2008 -- Preparing for winter weather
 Know where to find information on schedule changes


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Dec. 3,
2008 -- Better connections:
 Architecture charrette explores St. Louis Gateway Arch grounds


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Dec. 2,
2008 -- Classroom cognition
 McDonnell Foundation grant harnesses cognitive science to improve student learning


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Dec. 2,
2008 -- Energy consortium created
 Washington University research to advance clean coal technology


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November 2008
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Nov. 26,
2008 -- The Competition of Ideas
 Washington think tanks too predictable, suggests new book by Murray Weidenbaum


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Nov. 25,
2008 -- Partnership reaching students on a national level
 Research-based undergraduate course expands beyond WUSTL


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Nov. 25,
2008 -- Regulation of tobacco products favors big tobacco, makes U.S. farms less stable
 FDA proposal fails to address suffering of migrant workers, prevalence of smoking, says expert


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Nov. 25,
2008 -- New sorority joins WUSTL campus
 To open in spring 2009


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Nov. 20,
2008 -- To Kill a Mockingbird
 Stage adaptation of civil rights classic at Edison Theatre Jan. 9 to 18


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Nov. 18,
2008 -- Common Ground
 Washington University Dance Theatre to feature original works Dec. 5-7


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Nov. 17,
2008 -- Flag at half-staff in honor of Donald Finkel
 Award-winning poet dies at 79


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Nov. 12,
2008 -- Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future
 Major retrospective at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Jan. 30 to April 27, 2009


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Nov. 11,
2008 -- Economics of ethanol
 Biofuel costs, benefits are focus of public forum, Nov. 14


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Nov. 5,
2008 -- Fifth Annual Children's Film Symposium
 Washington University and Cinema St. Louis to host screenings and talks Nov. Nov. 21 and 22


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Nov. 4,
2008 -- Multimedia coverage from television to twitter
 WUSTL professors offer analysis on election night


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Nov. 4,
2008 -- Boston Marriage
 Performing Arts Department to present David Mamet comedy Nov. 20 to 23


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Nov. 4,
2008 -- In Defense of Food
 Michael Pollan to receive Washington University Humanities Medal Nov. 20


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Nov. 3,
2008 -- The Angel of Forgetfulness
 Steve Stern to speak for Writing Program Reading Series Nov. 13 and 20


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Nov. 3,
2008 -- WUSTL flag at half-staff
 University City Police Sergeant Michael King killed in the line of duty


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Nov. 3,
2008 -- Cancer and Race
 Keith Wailoo to speak on the history of race and disease in America


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October 2008
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Oct. 30,
2008 -- Finding the Six out of Six Million Lost
 History, Family and Judaism


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Oct. 30,
2008 -- Jazz at Holmes
 Internationally known jazz artists in concert Nov. 6 and 13


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Oct. 29,
2008 -- Stephen F. & Camilla T. Brauer Hall
 Groundbreaking held for new building devoted to energy and environmental engineering research, education


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Oct. 29,
2008 -- Stephen F. & Camilla T. Brauer Hall
 Groundbreaking set for new building devoted to energy and environmental engineering research, education


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Oct. 28,
2008 -- Missouri Music Teachers Association
 Washington University to host annual competitions Nov. 6 to 9


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Oct. 28,
2008 -- Rose
 Academy Award-winner Olympia Dukakis brings one-woman show to Edison Theatre Nov. 22


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Oct. 27,
2008 -- Showing potential
 Physics graduate student receives prestigious P.E.O. Scholar Award


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Oct. 24,
2008 -- Winners announced:
 Architectural competition reinvents St. Francis de Sales children's theater


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Oct. 21,
2008 -- Some Like it Cool
 Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum to present film series Dec. 9-11


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Oct. 20,
2008 -- Bringing Mars to life
 Ray Arvidson to deliver inaugural Robert M. Walker Distinguished Lecture


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Oct. 20,
2008 -- Combating cancer disparities
 $8.6 million grant will test new strategies to eliminate cancer disparities


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Oct. 20,
2008 -- Brauers' generosity to support engineering for years to come

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Oct. 17,
2008 -- "Still Crossing: Expressing Identities, Building Communities"
 Creating dialogue through dance: Liz Lerman addresses the intersection of art and community


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Oct. 16,
2008 -- Liederabend
 Tenor Dominic Armstrong to perform Brahms' Romanzen aus Tieck's Magelone Oct. 26


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Oct. 16,
2008 -- Experts to examine world economy
 Financial meltdown: causes, consequences and cures


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Oct. 16,
2008 -- Connecting education to a social change career
 Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good, Oct. 23


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Oct. 15,
2008 -- There is a Time
 Luna Negra Dance Theater at Edison Theatre Nov. 7 and 8


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Oct. 15,
2008 -- St. Francis de Sales Oratory
 Architectural competition reinvents abandoned children's theater


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Oct. 14,
2008 -- Little Boat
 Jean Valentine to speak for Writing Program Reading Series Oct. 23


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Oct. 13,
2008 -- International Climate Change conference Oct. 30
 Leading experts will discuss U.S. and China's role in the post-Kyoto agreement


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Oct. 10,
2008 -- The ethical responsibilities of elected officials
 Assembly Series presents Carl Bernstein on public ethics and elected officials


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Oct. 10,
2008 -- Navigating women's lives
 Peggy Orenstein to deliver Olin Keynote Speech


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Oct. 10,
2008 -- Of Thee I Sing
 PAD to present Gershwin & Gershwin classic Oct. 24 to Nov. 2


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Oct. 8,
2008 -- Reforming health care
 Experts to discuss future of health care in Missouri and across the country Oct. 16


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Oct. 7,
2008 -- Arkansas
 Novelist John Brandon to speak for Writing Program Reading Series Oct. 16


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September 2008
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Sept. 29,
2008 -- Student debates, trivia contests, red and blue robots, and much more on VP Debate Night
 Programs, viewing sites available at debate time


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Sept. 26,
2008 -- The world in six songs
 Multi-talented psychologist and musician at Assembly Series


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Sept. 26,
2008 -- WUSTL alumnus sees green in housing market
 For passion and profit: Jay Swoboda on green entrepreneurship


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Sept. 26,
2008 -- Moving beyond Modern Art
 Terry Smith to speak at Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Oct. 13


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Sept. 24,
2008 -- New opportunities
 Harry and Susan Seigle Hall to be dedicated Sept. 25


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Sept. 22,
2008 -- "A Mixed Media Celebration:
 Harold Blumenfeld's Latest Works" at Washington University Oct. 13


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Sept. 19,
2008 -- Political programs offered on campus
 The Veep, the volatile economy and the vote


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Sept. 19,
2008 -- Reassuring Effects
 Trey McIntyre Project at Edison Theatre Oct. 10 and 11


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Sept. 18,
2008 -- Street festival at the Pulitzer on Oct. 3
 The Pulitzer and the Brown School join forces to explore the social relevance of art


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Sept. 18,
2008 -- Sway
 Author Zachary Lazar to read for Writing Program Reading Series Oct. 3


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Sept. 18,
2008 -- Present, past and future:
 PAD to host A.E. Hotchner Playwriting Festival Sept. 26 and 27


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Sept. 17,
2008 -- Public Service Fair Sept. 23
 Chance to learn more about volunteer opportunities


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Sept. 17,
2008 -- Film screening:
 Edison Theatre to present The War of the Worlds Sept. 30


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Sept. 17,
2008 -- Are candidates addressing the deepening recession?
 WUSTL economist Fazzari to discuss consumer impact on current crisis


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Sept. 15,
2008 -- Measure for Measure
 Ensemble Chaconne to perform music from Shakespeare's plays Oct. 6


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Sept. 12,
2008 -- The Lost World
 L.A. Theatre Works at Edison Theatre Oct. 3 and 4


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Sept. 11,
2008 -- Veteran journalist Elizabeth Kolbert
 Meet the author: Kolbert next up in Assembly Series


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Sept. 8,
2008 -- "Fundit"
 Political satirist Mo Rocca opens Assembly Series


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Sept. 5,
2008 -- Cool jazz
 Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum to host Birth of the Cool Jazz Series


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Sept. 4,
2008 -- Public Interest Law & Policy
 Washington University School of Law's 11th annual "Access to Justice" speaker series begins Sept. 23


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Sept. 4,
2008 -- Debate season opens
 Groups collaborate to provide programs on the campaign, the debate and politics


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Sept. 4,
2008 -- Jazz at Holmes
 Fall series begins Sept. 11 with clarinetist Scott Alberici


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Sept. 2,
2008 -- Eco-fashion
 Sam Fox School and Fashion Group International to host sustainable fashion symposium Sept. 18


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Sept. 2,
2008 -- Assembly Series programs include election issues such as the economy, environment, and government ethics
 Serious and not-so-serious punditry abounds on the fall schedule


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Sept. 2,
2008 -- "The Four B's"
 Martin Chalifour, concertmaster for Los Angeles Philharmonic, to perform Sept. 22


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August 2008
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Aug. 27,
2008 -- Tackling public health issues in innovative ways
 WUSTL's new Institute for Public Health to host inaugural symposium Sept. 5


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Aug. 26,
2008 -- Urban-Interface
 Kathryn Dean appointed director of the Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design


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Aug. 25,
2008 -- New appointment
 McBride named associate dean for public health


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Aug. 25,
2008 -- 'Where to Go' in an emergency
 University kicks off 'Where to Go' campaign


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Aug. 25,
2008 -- Rock of Ages
 Sweet Honey in the Rock at Edison Theatre Sept. 27


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Aug. 22,
2008 -- Unrest in Russia
 Russia views U.S. missile defense in Poland as antagonistic, says expert


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Aug. 22,
2008 -- Bold Strokes and Finesse:
 The Stage Designs of John Ezell at Des Lee Gallery Sept. 11 to Nov. 22


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Aug. 21,
2008 -- Up close with the candidates
 WUSTL students to attend national conventions


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Aug. 21,
2008 -- EMBA preview
 Olin's Executive MBA prepares individuals to lead their organizations


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Aug. 19,
2008 -- Service First
 More than 1,000 new students help ready St. Louis schools for new year


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Aug. 19,
2008 -- Birth of the Cool
 Elizabeth Armstrong to speak at Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Sept. 20


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Aug. 12,
2008 -- Fighting in Georgia
 U.S. policy of 'overpromising' support for Georgia helped fuel Russian conflict, expert suggests


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Aug. 11,
2008 -- Dance Close Up
 PAD to present biennial faculty concert Sept. 4-6


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Aug. 8,
2008 -- Back-to-school
 WUSTL experts available for comment on issues children and parents face each fall


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Aug. 8,
2008 -- Olin Business School promotion
 Kiley named senior associate director of MBA admissions


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Aug. 4,
2008 -- Learn from the pros
 University College offers new strategic communication program


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July 31,
2008 -- "A year of political transition"
 Performing Arts Department announces 2008-09 season


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July 25,
2008 -- 'Valued member of the Olin family'
 Moreton named associate dean at Olin Business School


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July 21,
2008 -- Callaloo
 African-American literary journal to host four readings Aug. 6


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July 10,
2008 -- Rankings table from new WUSTL study
 Cost of raising a child with special needs: Where does your state rank?


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July 9,
2008 -- Birth of Cool:
 California Art, Design, and Culture at Midcentury at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Sept. 19, 2008, to Jan. 5, 2009


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June 2008
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June 23,
2008 -- Flag at half-staff
 WUSTL Flag at half-staff in honor of memorial service and reception for Jane Loevinger Wiessman


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June 18,
2008 -- Summer Sunday concerts
 Gateway Festival Orchestra to perform at Washington University throughout July


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June 17,
2008 -- To Kill a Mockingbird
 Washington University receives Big Read grant from National Endowment for the Arts


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June 17,
2008 -- Shaping the Future
 Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum to highlight midcentury modernism in 2008-09


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June 11,
2008 -- Enhancing your education
 Party with a Purpose: Plan your future with University College


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June 10,
2008 -- Math and science can be fun!
 Summer science camp develops the minds of young Einsteins


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June 5,
2008 -- Jazz at Holmes
 Elsie Parker and The Poor People of Paris launch summer concert series June 12


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June 3,
2008 -- SEED OK background information
 SEED OK program information


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June 3,
2008 -- SEED OK background information
 What Study Participants Are Saying About SEED for Oklahoma Kids


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June 3,
2008 -- SEED OK background information
 SEED for Oklahoma Kids Was Made Possible by the Following Foundations


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June 3,
2008 -- SEED OK background information
 SEED for Oklahoma Kids: Demonstrating Child Development Accounts for All Newborns


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May 2008
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May 30,
2008 -- WUSTL business school forms alliance with top management school in India
 Olin expands its international connections


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May 27,
2008 -- Thrills and chills
 Edison Theatre announces 2008-09 OVATIONS! Series


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May 23,
2008 -- A&S distinguished awardees
 Arts & Sciences at WUSTL recognizes five distinguished alumni, graduate school dean


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May 23,
2008 -- Kling memorial
 Former WUSTL administrator, scholar Merle Kling to be honored at memorial service June 1


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May 23,
2008 -- WUSTL Commencement 2008
 147th Commencement video highlights


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May 16,
2008 -- 147th Commencement address
 Chris Matthews' address to the class of 2008


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May 16,
2008 -- 'A willingness of the heart'
 Matthews urges graduates to grab hold of their place in history


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May 16,
2008 -- Chancellor's commencement address
 Chancellor Wrighton addresses 2,655 graduates of the class of 2008


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May 15,
2008 -- New dean of art
 Ronald Leax to lead College and Graduate School of Art


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