The Record: Happenings

A weekly guide to events for the WashU community

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020

In the Spotlight

Black Anthology employs Afrofuturism to explore contemporary questions

“Masquerade,” Black Anthology’s 31st annual production, will explore contemporary challenges through the lens of Afrofuturism — a genre that fuses black culture with science fiction to create a world where black identity is central and celebrated. Black Anthology will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 in Edison Theatre.

Upcoming Events

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JAN

‘The Religion Clauses’ conference

9:15 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24

This interdisciplinary conference will explore current and future trends in the First Amendment’s free exercise and establishment clauses. Register to attend this free event. Anheuser-Busch Hall, Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom.

25
JAN

Island Press open house

4–8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25

Stop by the Island Press open house to see its new space along with editions and works-in-progress by recent visiting artists such as Diane Victor, Enrique Martínez Celaya, Benjamin Edmiston, Lisa Anne Auerbach and Duane Slick. Bixby Hall, second floor.

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JAN

Vir Biotechnology symposium

1–5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27

Celebrate the new Vir Biotechnology-School of Medicine partnership. Speakers include Herbert “Skip” Virgin and Dale Balce of Vir Biotechnology and Christina Stallings and Sean Whelan of the School of Medicine. Eric P. Newman Education Center, Medical Campus.

27 JANUARY

‘Poverty and Race: The Other St. Louis’

8–10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27

Wes Moore, an author, veteran and CEO of an anti-poverty organization, examines the connections between poverty and race and the need for regional efforts to reduce disparities in the St. Louis region. Registration required. Hillman Hall, Clark-Fox Forum.

View more upcoming events →

Looking Ahead

5:30–7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29

IdeaBounce

12:30–2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30

‘Intimate Partner Violence and Asylum’ discussion

4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30

Faculty Book Celebration: ‘Blackface Broken Records’

EXHIBITS AND ONGOING EVENTS

New exhibits on display at Olin Library

Several new exhibits have opened at Olin Library. Among the topics are alumnus and architect Phil Durham’s work; board games; and the American Civil Liberties Union.

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FEB

SAVE THE DATE

Kemper spring exhibitions opening

7–9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7

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