The Record: Happenings

A weekly guide to events for the WashU community

Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021

In the Spotlight

Webber to speak on growth, equity in St. Louis

Henry S. Webber, the university’s executive vice chancellor for civic affairs and strategic planning, will share what he has learned during a long-term study on the comparative performance of cities and regions on measures of growth and equity. He will explain his findings on St. Louis and provide ideas for inclusive growth. The virtual event, presented by the Weidenbaum Center, will take place at noon Wednesday, Jan. 27.

Upcoming Events

21
JAN

‘The Path to Racial Equity’

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21

David Dwight, executive director of Forward Through Ferguson and a WashU alum, will present an address on racial equity activism as part of the School of Medicine’s Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week. Dwight will also discuss the #STL2039 action plan and ways the school can support the effort.

26
JAN

Photographs of Ruth Orkin presentation

4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26

Mary Engel, founder and president of the American Photography Archives Group and a WashU alum, will share photos taken by her mother, pioneering photographer Ruth Orkin. Learn more about Orkin’s life and distinguished career at this virtual event.

27
JAN

Wednesdays with WashU webinar

4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27

Join Chancellor Andrew D. Martin for a discussion with Hans Vestberg, chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications. Peter Boumgarden, professor at Olin Business School, will host a live Q&A following the discussion.

22 JANUARY

Medical school diversity, equity and inclusion update

Noon Friday, Jan. 22

Sherree Wilson, associate vice chancellor and associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion at the School of Medicine, will provide insight into the future of such issues. Hear about the office’s successes and plans for what lies ahead.

View more upcoming events →

Looking Ahead

3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28

‘Education, Equality and Privilege’ seminar

10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30

‘African American Architecture in St. Louis’: Charles E. Fleming

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2

Discussion on disruption, innovation in health care

EXHIBITS AND ONGOING EVENTS

Native Futures, Native Voices

The Brown School hosts the Alliance for Native Programs & Initiatives speaker series “Native Futures, Native Voices.” The series will focus on ways Indigenous people contribute and offer knowledge to the fields of art, education, history, humanities, spirituality and the environment. Attend virtual sessions Jan. 22 and 29.

6
FEB

SAVE THE DATE

MLA Lecture Series: ‘Unprecedented Times’

Saturday, Feb. 6 – Saturday, Feb. 20

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