The Record: Happenings

A weekly guide to events for the WashU community

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019

In the Spotlight

Jill Biden, alumna Brittany Packnett headline ‘She Leads’ conference

Jill Biden (left), wife of former Vice President Joe Biden and a lifelong educator, will deliver the keynote address of “She Leads,” a two-day event organized by the Olin Fellowship featuring female leaders in technology, public service, medicine and other fields. Alumna Brittany Packnett’s talk Oct. 24 in Graham Chapel will kick off the conference.

Upcoming Events

14
OCT

Danforth Campus Health Happening

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14

Discover resources to achieve your wellness goals. Representatives from university vendors, departments and local businesses will share information, provide screenings and answer wellness questions. Sumers Recreation Center.

15
OCT

Africa Speak event: faculty research

4:30–6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15

This Africa Speak panel will visit with two WashU faculty, Elvin Geng, MD, at the School of Medicine, and Kim Thuy Seelinger, at the Brown School and the School of Law, about their research engagements in Africa. Medical Campus, Taylor Avenue Building, Doll and Hill Room.

16
OCT

Food Week: Reclaiming Foodways

Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Thursday, Oct. 24

A weeklong series of events, programs and activities focused on the theme of “Reclaiming Foodways.” Take part in lectures, harvest festivals, cooking classes and a farmers panel, among others. Various locations across the Danforth and Medical campuses.

16
OCT

‘Taking it to the Masses: Building Science Outreach Programs’

3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16

In the latest #SciComm Seminar, hear valuable perspectives on crafting and sharing science stories for any audience, from funders and other scientists to the public and the media. Medical Campus, North Building, Moore Auditorium.

18 OCTOBER

Annual Olin Sports Business Summit is next week

7:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18

The fifth annual Olin Sports Business Summit will feature presentations from industry executives with professional basketball, football and soccer teams. Knight Hall, Emerson Auditorium.

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Looking Ahead

4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17

‘Chemical Tools for Unraveling Parasite Biology’

8–10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17

Jazz at Holmes: Ken Kehner, William Lenihan and Joseph Lepore

2–3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18

‘Addressing Harassment, Promoting Inclusion’ panel

19
OCT

SAVE THE DATE

Physics Family Fun Day

10 a.m. – Noon Saturday, Oct. 19

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