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October 2007
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Oct. 5,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction update
 More lane closures expected this week


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Oct. 4,
2007 -- Liederabend
 Soprano Jennifer Jakob in concert Oct. 14


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Oct. 3,
2007 -- Parking lot closure
 Danforth Campus powerplant lot closed Oct. 4-18


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Oct. 3,
2007 -- Metro's #1 WUSTL Gold Line rerouted
 Only westbound lanes affected


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Oct. 3,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction update
 Lane closures


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Oct. 1,
2007 -- Asian Studies
 WUSTL hosts Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs, Oct. 19-21


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September 2007
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Sept. 28,
2007 -- Career development programs scheduled
 Next session Oct. 4


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Sept. 28,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction update
 More lane closures expected


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Sept. 27,
2007 -- Collagist in space
 Judy Pfaff to speak for Visiting Artist Lecture Series Oct. 11


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Sept. 27,
2007 -- Jeri Sedlar to discuss life after retirement
 Best selling author to offer tips on options for people who have left their careers behind


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Sept. 26,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction update
 Lane closures


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Sept. 26,
2007 -- "Piano Extravaganza"
 Leonard Slatkin to conduct opening concert at 560 Music Center Oct. 28


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Sept. 26,
2007 -- "Tensile Involvement"
 Alberto del Saz to lead modern dance workshop Oct. 7


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Sept. 25,
2007 -- No strings attached
 WUSTL alumna named MacArthur Fellow


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Sept. 24,
2007 -- Completely Hollywood
 Reduced Shakespeare Company brings latest show to Edison Theatre Oct. 26 and 27


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Sept. 24,
2007 -- Zarqa Nawaz Crosses Cultures
 Canadian Muslim filmmaker Zarqa Nawaz to give Olin Fellows Lecture


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Sept. 21,
2007 -- Symphony Orchestra to perform
 Concert on Sept. 25


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Sept. 21,
2007 -- Metro's #1 WUSTL Gold Line rerouted
 Through Sept. 28


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Sept. 21,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction updated on Web
 More closures the week of Sept. 24


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Sept. 21,
2007 -- The 1940s Radio Hour
 Performing Arts Department to present Walton Jones musical Oct. 5 to 14


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Sept. 20,
2007 -- Schusterman Lecture
 Middle East expert Widlanski discusses 'Big Mouth' theory of global communication, Oct. 8


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Sept. 20,
2007 -- Human ancestors more primitive than once thought
 WUSTL researcher studies fossils at Dmanisi site


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Sept. 20,
2007 -- "Read for the Record"
 Event will raise awareness of childhood literacy issues


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Sept. 19,
2007 -- Metro to hold informational meetings on I-64 closures
 One will be held at WUSTL Oct. 3


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Sept. 19,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction updated on Web
 More closures the week of Sept. 10


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Sept. 19,
2007 -- New center named in honor of Danforths
 Facility, a green building, to open by fall 2008


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Sept. 18,
2007 -- Next Assembly Series program: Is mixing faith, medicine and science good for your health?
 Is religion good for you?


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Sept. 14,
2007 -- Career development programs scheduled
 Next scheduled event Sept. 20


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Sept. 14,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction updated on Web
 More closures the week of Sept. 17


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Sept. 14,
2007 -- "Read for the Record"
 Event will raise awareness of childhood literacy issues


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Sept. 13,
2007 -- "A startling thing..."
 PAD to host A.E. Hotchner Playwriting Festival Sept. 25 and 26


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Sept. 12,
2007 -- WUSTL bus line re-routed
 For the Tour of Missouri bike race


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Sept. 11,
2007 -- 8.2-acre site
 Concordia Seminary and Washington University announce sale of former CBC High School property


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Sept. 10,
2007 -- Lightman dreams about Einstein
 Writer and scientist Alan Lightman explores Einstein's dreams of relativity for the Assembly Series


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Sept. 7,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction updated on Web
 More closures the week of Sept. 10


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Sept. 7,
2007 -- Dance Marathon signups begin Sept. 10
 Marathon scheduled for Nov. 3-4


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August 2007
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Aug. 31,
2007 -- Changing the world with your bare hands: A commitment to community
 Newark's mayor delivers Assembly Series talk on significance of community service


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Aug. 31,
2007 -- Public interest law series begins Sept. 12
 Law school speakers to focus on access to justice


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Aug. 31,
2007 -- Fall Activities Fair Sept. 5
 Hundreds of students to participate


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Aug. 31,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction updated on Web
 Week of Sept. 3-9


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Aug. 31,
2007 -- I-CARES inaugural seminar set for Sept. 4
 To focus on renewable energy


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Aug. 30,
2007 -- More than 1,000 students volunteer for Service First
 Help ready St. Louis area schools for new year


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Aug. 29,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction updated on Web
 More road closures


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Aug. 24,
2007 -- Access to Barnes-Jewish Hospital restricted beginning Aug. 27
 Traffic shifted to the new section of the Clayton Ave. bridge


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Aug. 24,
2007 -- Career development programs scheduled
 Next session Aug. 30


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Aug. 24,
2007 -- Fall concerts
 Department of Music to launch fall concert series Sept. 4


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Aug. 23,
2007 -- Assembly Series begins Sept. 6 with Maya Lin
 Assembly Series announces changes; opens fall 2007 schedule


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Aug. 22,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction update
 More closures expected starting Aug. 27


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Aug. 21,
2007 -- MEDIA ADVISORY
 WUSTL students move in


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Aug. 17,
2007 -- Window | Interface panel discussion
 Artist Peter Campus joins Sabine Eckmann and Lutz Koepnick at Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Aug. 31


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Aug. 16,
2007 -- Law, cultural expert available for comment
 What Vick can avoid if he accepts a plea deal


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Aug. 15,
2007 -- Architecture and community
 Bruce Lindsey named E. Desmond Lee Professor for Community Collaboration


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Aug. 15,
2007 -- New software enables easy access to huge Mars database

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Aug. 15,
2007 -- Emergency texting system implemented
 Will take effect for Fall 2007 semester


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Aug. 9,
2007 -- University College preview night
 The presentation offers preview of programs, place, people tonight


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Aug. 9,
2007 -- Freund Fellows
 Sarah Oppenheimer and Claudia Schmacke win Freund Fellowships from Saint Louis Art Museum and Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts


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Aug. 9,
2007 -- Washington University in St. Louis overhuals its MBA
 Updated program at Olin School of Business reflects school's core principles


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Aug. 9,
2007 -- Renovated McDonnell Sciences Shell Café opens Aug. 13
 Reopening will be at 10:30 a.m.


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Aug. 8,
2007 -- Forest Park Parkway closures
 Pedestrian overpass to be completed by mid-October


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Aug. 7,
2007 -- A series of voyages...
 Performing Arts Department announces 2007-08 season


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Aug. 6,
2007 -- Korean Comics
 Korean Comics: A Society through Small Frames at Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Aug. 31 to Dec. 17


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July 2007
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July 31,
2007 -- Mass production
 Biologist offers WUSTL program as way to incorporate genomics into curricula


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July 27,
2007 -- Politics of privilege
 Bush power struggle with Congress poses messy constitutional, political issues, expert says


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July 24,
2007 -- Mark S. Wrighton
 Chancellor, Washington University in St. Louis


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July 24,
2007 -- Back-to-school
 WUSTL experts available for comment on issues children and parents face each fall


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July 23,
2007 -- Window | Interface
 New media exhibition at Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Aug. 31 to Nov. 5


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July 23,
2007 -- WUSTL appoints new assistant vice chancellor
 Malten appointed University's first assistant vice chancellor for sustainability


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July 18,
2007 -- Junk food ad ban a good start, says expert
 Eleven big food companies agree to limit advertising to children


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July 18,
2007 -- Career development programs scheduled

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July 18,
2007 -- Law, cultural expert available for comment
 Vick indictment raises questions regarding the culture and socialization of professional athletes, NFL discipline, and the challenges of prosecuting celebrity defendants


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July 18,
2007 -- I-64/US40 to be closed
 Bridges removed Aug. 17-20


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July 17,
2007 -- MEDIA ADVISORY
 High school science teachers take alternative energy research from local universities back to their classrooms


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July 16,
2007 -- $660 million goes to church abuse victims
 The settlement is a last ditch concession, says expert


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July 16,
2007 -- Letting Go:
 Karen Coburn makes college transition easier for students and parents


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July 16,
2007 -- New gift to the Olin School of Business
 Bauers establish professorship in organizational ethics, governance


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July 13,
2007 -- Bad for Baseball?
 America ready to peg Barry Bonds as 'Bad Negro," says WUSTL essayist Gerald Early


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July 13,
2007 -- Congressional Showdown?
 White House will likely dodge congressional contempt charges, expert suggests


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July 12,
2007 -- Patricia Olynyk
 Renowned printmaker named director of Graduate School of Art


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July 11,
2007 -- Danforth Campus parking lot closures
 Lots closed for asphalt repaving and striping


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July 11,
2007 -- Knock-knock
 Researchers find older folks don't get the joke


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July 11,
2007 -- Career development program scheduled
 Enhancing customer service


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June 2007
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June 28,
2007 -- Major Indian law victory
 School of Law and Leading St. Louis Law Firm help South Dakota Indian tribe defend its sovereignty


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June 26,
2007 -- Major Indian law victory
 Federal Court Affirms South Dakota Indian Tribe's Sovereignty and Near Million Dollar Verdict for Tribal Members


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June 25,
2007 -- Summer Sunday concerts
 Gateway Festival Orchestra to perform at Washington University throughout July


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June 20,
2007 -- Pre-eminent astrophysicist to build on 'great legacy'
 WUSTL's McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences names new director


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June 20,
2007 -- Regulatory spending grows
 Homeland security spurs another increase in federal regulatory spending for 2008


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June 18,
2007 -- Obituary: Samuel Weissman
 Manhattan Project researcher and WUSTL chemist dies at 94


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June 18,
2007 -- MEDIA ADVISORY
 First African American to space walk visits WUSTL science camp


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June 13,
2007 -- Brentwood I-64 garage opens
 Free parking available to Metrolink riders


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June 13,
2007 -- Long Term Disability Plan enhanced
 Human Resources announces benefits change


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June 7,
2007 -- Nickels named director of private markets
 He will develop private market strategies and portfolio construction


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June 4,
2007 -- I-CARES
 Corporate leaders will provide advice, and faculty will comprise a steering committee


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June 4,
2007 -- About Himadri Pakrasi
 I-CARES Director Himadri Pakrasi is leading biochemical researcher


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June 4,
2007 -- MAGEEP
 I-CARES will work with the McDonnell International Scholars Academy


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June 4,
2007 -- I-CARES
 Washington University in St. Louis to invest $55 million in renewable energy research initiative


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May 30,
2007 -- New medical alumni relations officer appointed
 Buell named associate vice chancellor for medical alumni and development programs


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May 29,
2007 -- SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
 http://news-info.wustl.edu/topics/science_technology/


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May 25,
2007 -- Dean's Medal to Harriet Switzer
 Arts & Sciences at WUSTL recognizes five distinguished alumni, one special friend


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May 23,
2007 -- Critical Condition
 WUSTL to host public forum on Medicaid financing, June 8


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May 18,
2007 -- 'A View From Washington'
 Transcript of Tim Russert's speech to the WUSTL class of 2007


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May 18,
2007 -- 'Please get busy'
 Tim Russert to WUSTL Class of 2007: 'The children are our future'


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May 17,
2007 -- MEDIA ADVISORY
 Washington University's Commencement is May 18


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May 17,
2007 -- Breaking down boundaries
 Edison Theatre announces 2007-08 OVATIONS! Series


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May 17,
2007 -- Law School parking lot closure
 Takes effect May 21


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May 17,
2007 -- Career development programs scheduled
 Adapting to change


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May 16,
2007 -- Violent weather plan

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May 16,
2007 -- Record schedule

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May 11,
2007 -- Parking for 146th Commencement
 May 18, 2007


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May 7,
2007 -- Call for action
 Universities must tackle global energy, environmental woes, says international call to action


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May 7,
2007 -- Staff Day offers fun and games for all

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May 7,
2007 -- MEDIA ADVISORY
 WUSTL chancellor announces a call to action for research universities worldwide


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May 7,
2007 -- Charles F. Knight honored with Eliot Society Search Award
 Awardees receive a silver replica of "The Search"


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May 4,
2007 -- Six nonprofits win Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Awards
 Pioneering groups collect total of $125,000


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May 4,
2007 -- Empirical research workshop hosted by School of Law
 Designed for law school and social science faculty


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May 4,
2007 -- Dianne Reeves
 Acclaimed jazz vocalist concludes Edison Theatre's 2006-07 OVATIONS! Series May 19


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May 3,
2007 -- MEDIA ADVISORY
 Presidents of 12 premier universities in Asia and Middle East to gather at WUSTL May 4-7 to discuss global energy and environment


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May 3,
2007 -- "Shifting Lines"
 Graduate students in architecture win El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe design competition


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May 1,
2007 -- Another brick from the wall
 Supreme Court ruling on patents is step in right direction, economists contend


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May 1,
2007 -- Winners of the Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Competition showcase the business of nonprofits
 Second annual contest awards $125,000 to the winners


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April 30,
2007 -- Prominent recipients
 Washington University to award six honorary degrees at 146th Commencement


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