The Record: Happenings

A weekly guide to events for the WashU community

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020

In the Spotlight

Astronaut, alum Robert Behnken to discuss career, space flight

Washington University alumnus and NASA astronaut Col. Robert L. Behnken will join Chancellor Andrew D. Martin on Wednesday, Nov. 11, for a conversation about Behnken’s career and most recent experience as a member of the SpaceX Crew Dragon, Demo-2 mission, which wrapped up in August. The virtual event is part of University Advancement’s “Wednesdays with WashU” webinar series.

Upcoming Events

10
NOV

‘Beyond the Gender Binary’ lecture

5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10

Alok Vaid-Menon, a gender expansiveness advocate and artist, will give the Brown School’s Masters and Johnson Annual Lecture. Vaid-Menon recently published the book “Beyond the Gender Binary” and uses art to approach themes of gender, belonging and the human condition.

10
NOV

Leadership Perspectives: ‘Driving an Entrepreneurial Spirit’

Noon–1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10

Join Olin alum Carl Casale and Olin entrepreneurship expert Doug Villhard for a conversation on advancing careers by tapping into the entrepreneurial spirit. Professional coach Lara Heberlein also will discuss data-driven leadership.

11
NOV

Future of sustainable energy talk

6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11

Scott W. Tinker, director of the University of Texas-Austin’s Bureau of Economic Geology, is the next speaker for the Climate Change Speaker Series. Tinker’s work focuses on integrating industry, academics and nongovernmental organizations.

5 NOVEMBER

Global Health Week

Thursday, Nov. 5 – Friday, Nov. 6

The Institute for Public Health’s 6th Annual Global Health Week continues virtually. The universitywide event will equip the WashU and St. Louis communities with tools and information on global health topics.

View more upcoming events →

Looking Ahead

5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12

Holocaust Memorial Lecture: memorials and museums

1:25–4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18

Assembly Series event: ‘Peace as the Deal-Breaker’

2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18

‘Evolution of the U.S. Space Force’

EXHIBITS AND ONGOING EVENTS

‘In Conversation’: the future of mobility

Join Constance Vale and Shantel Blakely, assistant professors of architecture, for the next installment of the Kemper Art Museum’s “In Conversation” series at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The discussion will focus on the historical consequences and future potential of automobiles.

20
NOV

SAVE THE DATE

‘Remember … That Time Before the Last Time’ premiere

7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20

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