The Record: Happenings

A weekly guide to events for the WashU community

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018

In the Spotlight

Washington University Dance Theatre presents ‘PastForward’ this weekend at Edison

The Performing Arts Department will present “Shadows,” a new work by celebrated choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess, as part of “PastForward,” the 2018 Washington University Dance Theatre concert, beginning Friday, Nov. 30. The concert will feature more than 20 dancers performing seven new and original works by faculty and visiting choreographers.

Upcoming Events

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NOV

Film screening: ‘Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation’

6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29

The film tells the story of the Iroquois National Lacrosse Team and its hosting of the 2015 World Box Lacrosse Championship. Lab Sciences Building, Room 300.

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DEC

Muslim Student Association Fastathon

6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1

The annual fundraiser benefits a charity and raises awareness about Muslims and Islam. The community is invited to fast for the day and then enjoy a free dinner to learn what Muslims are really like. Gargoyle (lower level of Mallinckrodt Center).

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DEC

‘Human Rights, Counterterrorism and Islamic Reform’

4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3

Ismail Royer, an influential voice in American public discourse on Islam, presents the lecture “Human Rights, Counterterrorism and Islamic Reform: An Insider’s View of U.S. Policy Debates.” Busch Hall, Room 100.

9 DECEMBER

Join in ‘Messiah’ sing-along

3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9

The community is invited to join in a production and sing-along of George Frideric Handel’s oratorio “Messiah,” an annual holiday tradition sponsored by the Department of Music in Arts & Sciences. The free concert will take place in Graham Chapel.

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Looking Ahead

1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4

Advances in relationship and sexual violence research

2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7

First Fridays at Becker

EXHIBITS AND ONGOING EVENTS

Annual display of rare anatomical texts

The Becker Library’s most popular annual exhibition will be held from 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5. The event presents a selection of medical works dating from the Renaissance to the 20th century up close. Becker Medical Library, King Center, 7th floor, Medical Campus.

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DEC

SAVE THE DATE

December recognition ceremony

10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8

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