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Suspected Case of Mumps at W&L

There is currently a suspected case of mumps at W&L. The patient is currently receiving medical care from the Student Health Center and has been isolated to avoid spread of the illness.

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Student Health 101 – May issue is now available!

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The May issue of Student Health 101 is now available!

So why should you read Student Health 101, the W&L online health and wellness magazine at http://readsh101.com/wlu.html ?

First, you can enter the May drawing for $1,000 for checking out the May issue.
 Second, there are some great articles in Student Health 101:

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Update on Mumps in State

Although there have been no reports of mumps at Washington and Lee, the Virginia Department of Health has issued an alert about an increase of mumps infections in the Commonwealth.

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Going to Foxfield on Saturday?

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Students who attend the Foxfield Races on Saturday, April 27 will notice a significant law enforcement presence. All areas will be patrolled for compliance in the interest of safety and adherence to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Private Security, County Police, County Sheriff’s Office, the Virginia ABC, University [...]

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Birdwalk in Brushy Hills

14TH ANNUAL SPRING BIRDWALK IN BRUSHY HILLS
Saturday, April 20, at 7 a.m.
Led by Paul Cabe, W&L Professor of Biology,
and his son Lock, age 9 and founder of the Rockbridge Kids’ Bird Club
EVERYONE WELCOME!
Directions: from Lexington, drive to the end of Ross Road (2.3 miles from the city limits) and turn [...]

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April Student Health 101 – the on-line e-health magazine is now available!

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With exams just around the corner the article on Beat the Stress Before Your Test shows that there are many effective ways to prepare for a test!!!  You may want to check this out to help you prepare for the finals stretch!  http://readsh101.com/wlu.html
In addition there are also other great articles:

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Virginia Department of Health Cites Mumps Increase in State

Although there have been no reports of mumps at Washington and Lee, the Virginia Department of Health has issued an alert about an increase of mumps infections in the Commonwealth.

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Summer research opportunity

Professor Robert Humston is looking for two students who are interested in assisting with his research in fisheries ecology this summer. The goal is to collect tissue samples from smallmouth bass in the tributaries of the middle James River. He will extract DNA from these samples and send them out [...]

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Take CORE Survey and Win Prizes!

The Annual CORE Alcohol and Drug Survey hit inboxes yesterday (Monday) afternoon. Half the student body population received this survey and it takes only 20 minutes to complete.  The information from this survey will be used to compare W&L against the national average on several college campus behaviors and to [...]

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March Issue of Student Health 101

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Please check out the March edition of Student Health 101, online at
http://readsh101.com/wlu.html .
The March issue has some great articles including

The Five Elements of Fitness
Feed Your Body, Nourish Your Mind
The 8 Hour Advantage: Discover the Science Behind Shut-eye What’s Your Learning Style?
The Study Drug Debate: Do They Create an Academic Advantage?
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