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Aug. 22, 2003 Vol. 28, No. 2 Unveiling insulin insights The research of Michael M. Mueckler addresses epidemic problems such as obesity and type II diabetes Picturing Our Past To Current Issue Nov. 6, 2008 Comments, story ideas E-mail the Record
				Don't drop the ball on test scores Middle-school mathematics teachers met this summer to strengthen curricula thanks to the University's Science Outreach program. Biofilms may be responsible for recurring bladder infections Researchers' findings offer an explanation for recurrent urinary tract infections and why the body's defenses or antibiotic treatments often don't cure them. Volunteers needed for 150th Birthday Party Thousands are expected to visit the campuses for the all-day celebration, but volunteers are needed to help welcome the guests.				U.S. News rankings; WUSTL joins nation's top 10 Consistently ranked among America's 20 best national universities, the University is now tied with Dartmouth College for ninth place in undergraduate programs. Road construction work creates new challenges Changes have been made to Forest Park Parkway, Big Bend, Forsyth; but the good news is everything is progressing as planned. 150th anniversary polo shirts available free to faculty, staff The shirts are WUSTL red and have the Sesquicentennial logo stitched in green on the left chest; they come in sizes small through triple-extra large. STARS program helps prepare next generation of research scientists Thirty-four students and five high-school teachers worked with nearly 70 professor mentors in varying areas of science and engineering. Thakor named Simon professor He joins the Olin School of Business from the University of Michigan; he will be the John E. Simon Professor of Finance here. This Week In WUSTL History This feature will run in each 2003-04 issue of the Record as part of the observance of Washington University's 150th anniversary.
				More Headlines Volunteers sought for annual Service First Aug. 30 Unexpected Pacific isle volcanic eruption recorded by scientists WUSTL selected to participate in Kauffman Campuses Initiative Impessive literary archive Merrill collection expanded A learning opportunity: New Student Orientation Bear Cub Fund aids invention development Astrobiology grant
				Photos of Record - click on the photo to view a larger version and full caption Rick Larsen served as athletic trainer on the set of a soccer movie that was filmed in St. Louis this summer.

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