The Record: Happenings

A weekly guide to events for the WashU community

Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019

In the Spotlight

Assembly Series to look at U.S-China relations

The McDonnell Academy’s S.T. Lee Endowed Lecture Series features discussions about U.S.-China relations. Next week, Kishore Mahbubani, distinguished fellow at the Asia Research Institute of the National University of Singapore, will examine the many dimensions of the U.S.-China geopolitical contest. The talk begins at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, in Hillman Hall’s Clark-Fox Forum.

Upcoming Events

4
OCT

TEDx WUSTL: ‘Momentum’

3–5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4

One of several events tied to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin’s inauguration, this student TEDx WUSTL event will focus on the same theme: momentum. The talks will be centered around the university’s building on its legacy of research and commitment to the community. Knight Hall, Emerson Auditorium.

6
OCT

Chinese language tour of Ai Weiwei exhibit

2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6

Experience a special tour of “Ai Weiwei: Bare Life” in Chinese. The major exhibition collects dozens of artworks by the renowned Chinese dissident artist and activist. Kemper Art Museum.

7
OCT

‘Rectify: The Power of Restorative Justice After Wrongful Conviction’

Noon Monday, Oct. 7

Lara Bazelon, director of juvenile justice and racial justice clinics at the University of San Francisco, presents this lecture, part of the Public Interest Law and Policy Speaker Series. Anheuser-Busch Hall, Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom.

7
OCT

Discussion with author, poet Joshua Bennett

4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7

Critically acclaimed author and poet Joshua Bennett comes to campus for a performance and discussion, an event organized by the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship and Black Anthology. Danforth University Center, Goldberg Formal Lounge.

19 OCTOBER

HER Summit planned

8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19

The HER (Helping Entrepreneurs Rise) Summit is a day focused on community building and empowerment among female and minority entrepreneurs. This year’s keynote speaker is Amanda Zuckerman, co-founder and creative director of Dormify, a one-stop-shop for dorm decor. South 40, Risa Commons.

View more upcoming events →

Inauguration of Andrew D. Martin October 3, 2019

Looking Ahead

4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9

Blue Skies and Beyond Series: ‘How Cells Eat Food’

3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10

Technology Town Hall

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10

Wind Ensemble concert

EXHIBITS AND ONGOING EVENTS

LGBTQ+ History at WashU

As part of LGBTQ+ History Month in October, University Libraries presents a program highlighting LGBTQ+ history on campus. A pop-up exhibit from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 17 will include items from the archives and a presentation by Miranda Rectenwald, the libraries’ curator of local history. Olin Library, Special Collections, Mendle Classroom.

14
OCT

SAVE THE DATE

Danforth Campus Health Happening fair

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14

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