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Educating WU on hunger and homelessness

November 19, 2010 | Allison Bischoff

At a welcome reception on Thursday, Washington University’s Community Service Office welcomed a new member to the team whom the office hopes will become an invaluable resource for student groups and individuals. Lu Oros brings nearly 15 years of experience working with hunger and homelessness to the Community Service Office.

Law student ‘Starves for Peace’ in Sri Lanka

February 06, 2009 | Sophie Adelman

While some students enjoy a Bear’s Den half-and-half every day, Sadena Thevarajah will not. Thevarajah has not been eating at all since Monday, and may continue her fast for up to one year. The second-year Washington University law student is abstaining from eating for something she feels is more important than food—she’s part of “Starving [...]

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