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 | | Parkinson’s proteins | | New research from Elizabeth Rhoades and Melissa Birol of the School of Arts and Sciences shows how proteins with added sugar molecules influence the spread of Parkinson’s disease. They also identified a second presynaptic protein that regulates this process, opening the door for future research into new therapeutic targets. | | | | | |
 | | 55 years later | | On the 55th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, Mary Frances Berry of the School of Arts and Sciences talks with Omnia about the history and future of civil rights legislation in the U.S. While much has changed, “old racist attitudes” persist even today. “But there’s a hope that attitudes will change, hope that someday people will understand that we shouldn’t have racial segregation in the schools.” | | | | | |
 | | July events | | Midsummer’s lineup of happenings on and around campus is marked by a slew of festivities, ranging from a Founder’s Day summer ice cream social to celebrate the birthday of John Morris to a summer concert featuring choral and percussion ensemble Voices of Africa. Here, five events to watch for this month. | | | | | |
 | | Fragile alliance | | Mitchell Orenstein of the School of Arts and Sciences co-authored an op-ed for The Washington Post about new, albeit “fragile,” political alliances in Moldova. “The competition between Russia and the E.U. for power over this small country remains as fierce and dynamic as ever,” he wrote. | | | | | |
 | | Next chapter | | On Knowledge@Wharton, Barbara Kahn discusses the future of Barnes & Noble. The chain’s sales have declined by millions in recent years, due in part to the success of Amazon’s online book sales. To compete, Kahn says Barnes & Noble should keep doing what Amazon can’t: holding community events and staying well-staffed. “People don’t want to go into boring stores without sales associates,” she says. (Audio) | | | | | |
 | | Travel boldly | | Michael Lin, a rising sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, offers advice for new travelers based on his experiences as a summer intern in Shanghai. Lin, from Troy, Michigan, says visitors should ask questions, utilize their resources, pay attention to their surroundings, practice language skills, and, most important, enjoy the journey. | | | | | |
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 | | | At City Tap House at 7 p.m., all levels of Spanish, German, French, and English speakers are welcome to practice their skills and mingle on the patio for a language-exchange gathering. A $20 margarita pitcher special is offered in tandem with the event. | | | | | | |
 "The noblest question in the world is: What good may I do in it?" — Ben Franklin | | | | |
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