Record: January 27, 2006

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Jan. 27, 2006
Vol. 30, No. 19

Richard Smith
is an atypical anthropologist

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There's no place like home

Members of Student Health Services moved Jan. 19 into their spacious new home in Forsyth House in the South 40.

Graduate students from all disciplines to display creative works in exhibition

An exhibit titled Offcourse, featuring works from more than 65 WUSTL graduate students, will be at Baseline Gallery from Jan. 28-Feb. 4.

Nominations sought for the Virgil Ethic of Service Award

It recognizes those who have inspired compassion & action in others; have dedicated themselves to community involvement; or are passionate about St. Louis issues.

'Very dark ? almost like a ghost story'

Brett Bailey's exploration of the South African psyche is based on a true story; it's a show "about fear, how it hypnotizes society and destroys community."

Calorie restriction may prevent primary aging in the heart

Studying members of the Calorie Restriction Society, School of Medicine investigators found that their hearts functioned like the hearts of much younger people.
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New imaging technique stands brain injury research on its head

University scientists have devised a technique on humans that for the first time shows just what the brain does when the skull accelerates.

Mars team members honor Chinese New Year

It's common for NASA to name features on planets and stars in constellations for characters in Greek mythology, or in honor of esteemed NASA colleagues.

Nominations sought for the Gloria White award

The Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award recognizes a staff member for exceptional effort and contributions that enhance the University.

Annual bone marrow drive Jan. 30-Feb. 1

More than 3,000 people in the United States, including 30 in the St. Louis area, need a bone marrow transplant for a chance at a healthy life.

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Dancer & choreographer Michel Yang in concert

Coontz to tackle the modern concept of marriage

Intellectual West to address 'Democracy Matters'

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A red-tailed hawk — perhaps this one on the arch between January and Busch halls — has been spotted for several years around the Hilltop Campus.

The Stress-Free Zone is held each semester during reading week and features massages, healthy snacks, games, movies and art projects.

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