Record: August 29, 2003

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Aug. 29, 2003
Vol. 28, No. 3

Paul Michael Lützeler
enhances German literature graduate program

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Freshmen moved into their new homes Aug. 21 in the midst of 104-degree heat, a record high. For more on the freshman class, click here.

Fall Assembly Series opened by Bollinger

Fall highlights include prominent scientists and colloquia on the environment; many lectures are part of the Sesquicentennial celebration.

This feature will run in each 2003-04 issue of the Record as part of the observance of Washington University's 150th anniversary.

Benefits launches college tuition savings program

Effective Oct. 1, active benefits-eligible faculty and staff will have the opportunity to make contributions to a MO$T account.

GWB dean search committee named

Enola E. Proctor will chair the 14-member committee, appointed by Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton; Khinduka will step down after 30 years of service.

Largest human chromosome so far sequenced

The analysis, published in a recent issue of the journal Nature, revealed that the chromosome has about 1,150 genes and 940 so-called pseudogenes.

WUSTL, Monsanto awarded crop protection patent

The patent is for a technique that protects crops from devastating viral diseases that currently threaten or harm many important food crops.

Gallery of Art exhibition charts growth of University

Influence 150: 150 Years of Shaping a City, a Nation, the World begins Sept. 5 at the Gallery of Art; an opening reception is from 5:30-8 p.m.

Washington University's International Writers Center becomes The Center for the Humanities

To recognize its new mission and name and to show appreciation, the center will host a ceremony and celebration Sept. 2.

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