The Record Happenings

Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022

Global icon Goodall to give talk on ‘hope through action’

Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, will share insights on her evolution from scientist to global icon during the lecture “Inspiring Hope Through Action” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at the university. Due to an overwhelming response, registration to attend the lecture in person has closed. Livestream viewing will be available that day.

Upcoming events

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Jazz, Pop, New Music Festival

5–9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30

The Kemper Art Museum will host a contemporary jazz festival in conjunction with the Katharina Grosse studio paintings exhibition. The festival will include performances of reimagined classics from Bach, Beethoven and Mozart.

OCT

International perspectives panel on abortion

4–5:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3

A panel of faculty members will address abortion rights and access in other countries as part of “The Politics of Reproduction” course. Louderman Hall, Room 458.

OCT

‘Applying equity to our work’ virtual session

Noon Tuesday, Oct. 4

Nicole Hudson, assistant vice chancellor of the Academy for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, will facilitate this virtual interactive session to focus on how equity asks us to focus on outcomes in everyday work as part of the strategic plan kickoff.

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Civic Action Week continues

4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29

The Gephardt Institute’s Civic Action Week will continue with events focused on voter education, civic and community engagement and a service project at Washington Park Cemetery.

Looking ahead

OCT

WashU football vs. Illinois College

1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8

OCT

Take Care Health Fair

10 a.m.–2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11

OCT

‘The Future of Building Wealth’ panel

2–5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11

Exhibits and ongoing events

‘Life in St. Louis 1888-1905’ exhibit

Join University Libraries for an exhibit commemorating St. Louis native T.S. Eliot’s poem “The Waste Land,” published in 1922. The exhibit will examine St. Louis during Eliot’s formative years, 1888-1905. It will remain on display through Feb. 12 in Olin Library’s Special Collections Reading Room.

OCT

Save the Date

‘Health as a Human Right’ conference

8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26