The Record Happenings

Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021

‘Requiem of Light’ COVID-19 memorial in Forest Park Oct. 2

Forest Park will host “Requiem of Light: Memorial for Saint Louisans Lost to COVID-19″ on Oct. 2. Conceived and organized by Rebecca Messbarger in Arts & Sciences, the memorial will feature music, community testimonials and words of condolence from interfaith leaders, culminating with the lighting of 1,500 lanterns around the Grand Basin.

Upcoming events

SEP

Assembly Series panel on embracing inclusive leadership

12:30–2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23

The Social Policy Institute and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth present a panel of experts for a virtual discussion on enacting systemic change for underrepresented communities. Speakers from St. Louis organizations will share lessons learned and identify ways to build a more inclusive economy.

SEP

Memorial to Enslaved Laborers lecture

6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27

The Sam Fox School will highlight the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers at the University of Virginia during its virtual Fumihiko Maki Lecture featuring the project’s collaborators. A discussion will follow with university architect James Kolker and Geoff Ward of Arts & Sciences.

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A.E. Hotchner New Play Festival this weekend

7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24–7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25

In “Kent Styles,” junior Zachary Stern explores questions of family, trust and the ghosts we can’t escape. This weekend, the play will receive its world-premiere staged reading as part of WashU’s annual A.E. Hotchner New Play Festival in Mallinckrodt Center.

Looking ahead

SEP

Alda Center’s Creating Connections workshop

1–3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30

SEP

McLeod Memorial Lecture: Early on rise of Black studies at WashU

4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30

OCT

William H. Danforth memorial service

11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2

OCT

Law and policy speakers series: author Arsalan Iftikhar

5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5

Exhibits and ongoing events

‘A Day in the Life’ exhibit

University Libraries is featuring the Julian and Hope Edison Collection of Miniature Books, on display through March 15 in Olin Library. The collection includes books used for everyday use such as calendars and diaries.

OCT

Save the Date

Dean’s ‘State of the School of Medicine’ address

10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 18