Science explores random acts of kindness

Fairness and cooperation among strangers depends on more than evolution, according to a new study published in a recent issue of Science journal.

An ounce of prevention
Investing in the prevention of abuse and neglect is both a moral imperative and a sound economic choice for Missouri. Read more and sign up to receive "Taking Flight," the newsletter from the Brown School's Center for Violence and Injury Prevention.

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Brown School’s Michael Sherraden named to TIME Magazine’s TIME 100
Asset-building pioneer is part of TIME’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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Molly Tovar appointed director of the Buder Center
Tovar is nationally recognized for her expertise in strategies for ensuring the success of underrepresented students in undergraduate and graduate education.

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Upcoming Events

Older Americans Act Idea Forum
July 22, 2010

Professional Development: "Confidentiality, Dual Relationships, and Other Ethical Conundrums"
August 20, 2010

Community Service Day
August 28, 2010 

Heard @ Brown: "Intimate Partner Violence"

Mary Ann Dutton, a member of the National Advisory Board for the Center for Violence and Injury Prevention, presented a lecture and Q&A on intimate partner violence.

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Profile: Jason Echols

2010 graduate focusing on 'the whole life course' with an emphasis in gerontology.

Alumni Association Update

To celebrate this year's Distinguished Alumni Awards, the Brown School held a contest asking students to submit videos matching the award ceremony's theme of "A Day in the Life." Dean Edward Lawlor presented the three winning entries at the beginning of the award ceremony. The videos celebrate our School's diversity, community, and commitment to education. Take a moment to watch the winning videos.

• "A Day in the Life" by Annaliese Calhoun and Nishesh Chalise
  
• "Diversity and Similarity" by Liberty Moody, Yoojin Yang, Wan-Jung Hsieh, Yu-An Lin, and Tae-Yoon Kim
  
• "Enjoy!" by Xuan Huang, Yoon Kim, and Ashley Guo

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