The Record: Happenings

A weekly guide to events for the WashU community

Thursday, May 2, 2019

In the Spotlight

Katia and Marielle Labèque in concert May 5

Sibling pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque — praised by The New York Times as “the best piano duet in front of an audience today” — will perform four-hand works by Igor Stravinsky and Philip Glass on Sunday, May 5, as part of the Great Artists Series. 560 Music Center, E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall.

Upcoming Events

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‘The Politics of Kanye West: Black Genius and Sonic Aesthetics’

5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2

Take part in a Facebook Live event featuring scholar Jeffrey McCune of Arts & Sciences discussing the class he teaches about the controversial and acclaimed artist Kanye West.

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MAY

Celebration of Inventors

5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7

Join the Office of Technology Management in honoring 2018 patent awardees, faculty startups and new National Academy of Inventors honorees. RSVP to attend. Cortex, Innovation Hall, 4220 Duncan Ave.

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‘The Color of Medicine’ film screening, discussion

5:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8

Take part in a screening and discussion of the film chronicling the rise and fall of St. Louis’ iconic Homer G. Phillips Hospital, which served for decades as a premier training ground for African American medical professionals. St. Louis Children’s Hospital, third-floor atrium. RSVP by Monday, May 6.

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Looking Ahead

Monday, May 13 – Friday, May 17

Various recognition ceremonies by school, student affiliations

5 p.m. Monday, May 13

‘Innovation and Social Welfare in Israel’

6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14

Trailblazers recognition ceremony

EXHIBITS AND ONGOING EVENTS

‘Highlights of 50 Years of Black Study and Activism’ exhibition

As part of the African and African-American Studies 50th anniversary celebration, an exhibit will be on view from 2-4 p.m. May 14 featuring historical highlights and materials from University Archives. Olin Library.

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SAVE THE DATE

Danforth Campus Staff Day

10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 20

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