Have you recently missed an Assembly Series lecture because you had a conflict and couldn’t make it to Graham Chapel? If the speaker you were interested in hearing gave permission to put the lecture on a WUSTL Web site, then you will soon be able to hear it.
With help from the University Libraries and the University webmaster, some Assembly Series lectures will soon be available online via streaming audio.
“Beginning this fall, each speaker was asked if he or she would allow us to put the speech on the Web after the lecture,” said Barbara Rea, director of major events & special projects, who directs the Assembly Series. “Fortunately for us, many have agreed to let us do it.”
Class scheduling conflicts have become an increasing problem for many undergraduates who want to attend the typically Wednesday-morning lectures.
“I really enjoy the Assembly Series, but like many students, I frequently don’t have time to go in person,” sophomore Derek Dohler said. “When I can stream the talk, I can listen to it later when I’m at home.”
Rea said this would not be possible without the assistance of University Libraries.
“We couldn’t do this on our own,” she said. “Gail Wright, the University webmaster, stepped forward and offered her help and room on their server. We are very grateful for the collaboration, which benefits everyone.”
The online lectures will be posted at assemblyseries.wustl.edu.