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January 2008
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Jan. 9,
2008 -- The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek
 Performing Arts Department to present Naomi Wallace drama Jan. 24-27


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Jan. 9,
2008 -- Top Secret
 L.A. Theatre Works brings The Battle for the Pentagon Papers to Edison Theatre Jan. 25 and 26


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Jan. 3,
2008 -- Latin jazz
 Claudia Acuña joins Pablo Ziegler Quintet for New Tango at Edison Theatre Jan. 18


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Dec. 27,
2007 -- Alum joins board
 William T. Shearer elected to Washington University's board of trustees


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Dec. 14,
2007 -- Philanthropic startups vie for annual award
 Semi-finalists announced for the Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Competition at WUSTL


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Dec. 10,
2007 -- me me me
 DynamO Théâtre launches Edison Theatre ovations! for young people series Jan. 12


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Dec. 6,
2007 -- Thaddeus Strode: Absolutes and Nothings
 Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum presents first solo museum show for the acclaimed Los Angeles painter Feb. 8 to April 21


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Dec. 3,
2007 -- 2008 Steedman Traveling Fellowship Competition
 Registration deadline for biennial competition Jan. 29, 2008


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Dec. 3,
2007 -- First professorship named after Chancellor Eliot
 Economist Werner Ploberger appointed inaugural Thomas H. Eliot Distinguished Professor


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Nov. 30,
2007 -- WUSTL teams up with Siteman Cancer Center & Coaches vs. Cancer
 Basketball game scheduled for 3 p.m. Dec. 8


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Nov. 30,
2007 -- I64/40 construction update
 I-170 lane reductions


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Nov. 30,
2007 -- Seigle Hall to be dedicated in fall 2008
 Seigles provide major commitment for social sciences/law building


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Nov. 28,
2007 -- I-64/40 construction update
 Lane closures continue this week


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Nov. 28,
2007 -- Where to tune in
 University prepares for winter weather situations


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Nov. 28,
2007 -- Kingshighway Boulevard bridge changeover
 Construction advisory


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Nov. 21,
2007 -- The Tender Land
 Memoirist Kathleen Finneran to read Nov. 29


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Nov. 20,
2007 -- "Celebrating Our Books, Recognizing Our Authors"
 Famed novelist Joyce Carol Oates to present keynote address Dec. 3


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Nov. 19,
2007 -- WUSTL to host 2008 vice presidential debate
 Wrighton, students discuss debate plans at news conference


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Nov. 19,
2007 -- History of Presidential Debates at Washington University in St. Louis
 WUSTL honored with debates five times


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Nov. 19,
2007 -- Iconic Blonde Film Festival
 Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum to present three classic films Dec. 4 to 6


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Nov. 16,
2007 -- rEvolutions
 Washington University Dance Theatre to feature original works Nov. 30 to Dec. 2


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Nov. 16,
2007 -- I-64/40 construction update
 Lane restrictions continue this week


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Nov. 15,
2007 -- Soup to nuts
 2007 Olin Cup finalists offer wide range of product and service ideas


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Nov. 14,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction update
 Lane closures


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Nov. 8,
2007 -- Modern Graphic History Library
 Two exhibitions launch new collection focusing on illustration and graphic arts


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Nov. 8,
2007 -- Two Concerts
 Seth Carlin gives solo piano recital Nov. 17; Washington University Symphony Orchestra in concert Nov. 18


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Nov. 8,
2007 -- Fourth Annual Children's Film Symposium
 Washington University and Cinema St. Louis to host screenings and talks Nov. 15 and 17


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Nov. 7,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction update
 Lane closures


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Nov. 7,
2007 -- Medical school shuttle depot to close temporarily
 Will remain closed through December


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Nov. 5,
2007 -- Media Advisory - Interview opportunites
 Representatives from MO National Guard, VA Medical Center and others to discuss mental health services for veterans on Nov 7.


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Nov. 5,
2007 -- British scholar Janet Browne explores Darwin
 British scholar Janet Browne explores Charles Darwin and the economy of nature for the Assembly Series


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Nov. 2,
2007 -- Beauty and the Blonde panel discussion
 Talk to feature artist Lynn Hershman Leeson and author Maria Elena Buszek Nov. 16


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Nov. 2,
2007 -- Newly created position
 Washington University names executive director of compliance and audit


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Nov. 2,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction update
 Continued lane closures scheduled for the upcoming week


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Nov. 2,
2007 -- Career development program scheduled
 Next session Nov. 8


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Nov. 2,
2007 -- 'An impressive leader'
 Washington University names Henry Webber executive vice chancellor for administration


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Nov. 1,
2007 -- WUSTL exhibitions open Modern Graphic History Library

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Oct. 31,
2007 -- *An Arsonist's Guide"
 Novelist Brock Clarke to speak for Writing Program Reading Series Nov. 14


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Oct. 31,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction update
 Lane closures


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Oct. 31,
2007 -- Dance Marathon starts Nov. 3 in Athletic Complex
 Will raise money for Children's Miracle Network


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Oct. 31,
2007 -- Striking 12
 GrooveLily adapts Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Match Girl" at Edison Theatre Nov. 16 and 17


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Oct. 30,
2007 -- Frances Moore Lappe to give advice on how to 'get a grip in a world gone mad'
 Saving the World, One Meal at a Time: Diet for a Small Planet author to give Assembly Series talk


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Oct. 29,
2007 -- Measure for Measure
 Performing Arts Department to present Shakespeare classic Nov. 9 to 18


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Oct. 26,
2007 -- Sept. 11 memorial to visit campus
 On display Nov. 3-4


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Oct. 26,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction update
 Continued lane closures


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Oct. 26,
2007 -- Second University-wide blood drive Nov. 6
 Online signup available


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Oct. 26,
2007 -- Breakfast and Blackfist
 Thomas Sayers Ellis to speak for Writing Program Reading Series Nov. 8


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Oct. 24,
2007 -- New dean
 Olin Business School appoints new dean for undergraduate degree program


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Oct. 24,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction update
 Lane closures


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Oct. 24,
2007 -- Moonwalker
 Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke to talk about his 'Journey to the Moon'


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Oct. 24,
2007 -- Flu shots available for students beginning Nov. 1
 Only for those enrolled in WUSTL student insurance plan


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Oct. 24,
2007 -- West end of Snow Way garage closed Oct. 27
 East end will be entry and exit


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Oct. 23,
2007 -- Executive Education
 Financial Times ranks Washington University-Fudan University Executive MBA 7th in world


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Oct. 19,
2007 -- Lessons from 1918?
 St. Louis response to deadly bird flu pandemic is focus of public forum, Nov. 9


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Oct. 19,
2007 -- Celebrating Native Heritage Month
 American Indian Repertory Theatre's "Weaving the Rain," Nov. 10 and 11


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Oct. 19,
2007 -- I-64 sound walls to be discussed
 Meetings Oct. 24-30


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Oct. 19,
2007 -- Career development program scheduled
 Next session Oct. 25


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Oct. 19,
2007 -- BECOME Activists the Jeff Johnson way
 BET celebrity and social activist Jeff Johnson to keynote Black Arts & Sciences Festival


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Oct. 17,
2007 -- Record Palace
 Susan Wheeler to speak for Writing Program Reading Series Oct. 25 and 30


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Oct. 17,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction update
 Lane closures


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Oct. 17,
2007 -- Pedestrian bridge to close Oct. 18-22
 From Oct. 18-22


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Oct. 12,
2007 -- Career development programs scheduled
 Next session Oct. 18


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Oct. 12,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction update
 More lane closures expected this week


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Oct. 11,
2007 -- Control Halloween candy consumption
 All it takes is a little planning


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Oct. 11,
2007 -- From Display to Membrane
 Whitney Museum curator Christiane Paul to discuss new media art Oct. 25


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Oct. 10,
2007 -- Nikolais Dance Theatre
 Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company brings work of famed choreographer to Edison Theatre Nov. 2 and 3


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Oct. 10,
2007 -- Exploring Ubuntu
 Prince of Swaziland to present address on global interconnectedness, Nov. 5


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Oct. 10,
2007 -- Dance Marathon Dance-In
 Raising money for area children


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Oct. 10,
2007 -- I-64/US40 construction update
 Lane closures


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Oct. 8,
2007 -- "This I Believe": Coming together to share personal beliefs
 What do you believe? Assembly Series wants to know at the Oct. 15 Assembly Series


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Oct. 5,
2007 -- Free football game for kids 14 and under
 Kids get in free to Homecoming game


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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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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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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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