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Partial Bridge Closure

A portion of the Washington Ave. bridge pedestrian deck has been closed. More information.

Mining the census data
New Regents Professor Steven Ruggles is the mastermind behind the Integrated Public Use Microdata Series, an online database that's one of the social sciences' most widely used sources.

Presidential politics: take two
The second of three reports on this week's U conference "America's Future: Conversations about Politics and Policy during the 2008 Republican National Convention."

'After the U.S. Elections' — Germany's ambassador to the United States, Klaus Scharioth, discusses the hopes for a renewed partnership between the United States and Germany.
Sept. 4, 3 p.m., 1314 Social Sciences Building

More events

Funk at the Fred — Music and visual art collide. Performers include Dance Band, The Battle Royale, and MC/VL.
Sept. 5, 8 p.m., Weisman Art Museum

From Sportswear to Streetwear: American Innovation — Exhibit traces the 20th century influence and integration of women's apparel designed for athletic pursuits into mainstream fashion.
Through Nov. 2, Goldstein Museum of Design, 241 McNeal Hall

Fall warbler migration — Field trip with ornithologist Bruce Fall looks at the warblers, waterfowl, and songbirds that are preparing either to migrate or to stick it out through winter.
Sept. 6, 7:30-11 a.m., Murphy-Hanrehan Regional Park