The Record: Happenings
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Performance artist types Elkin’s ‘The Dick Gibson Show’ live on KWURAs part of his “100 Novels Project,” performance artist Tim Youd is retyping, word for word, “The Dick Gibson Show,” Stanley Elkin’s novel about a late-night disc jockey, on KWUR, WashU’s student radio station. Assuming the role as overnight DJ himself, Youd will type until 5 a.m. every morning until May 1. This will be the 84th novel Youd has typed in full. |
Upcoming events
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APR 17 |
‘The Ministry for the Future’ book talk4–6 p.m. Thursday, April 17 Graham Chapel Kim Stanley Robinson will discuss his novel “The Ministry for the Future,” which explores climate catastrophe, political struggle and collective resilience. The lecture is part of the Global Studies Speaker Series. |
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APR 21 |
Lecture on late antiquity4 p.m. Monday, April 21 Weil Hall, Room 10 The Department of Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies, in Arts & Sciences, welcomes Stefan Heidemann, of Universität Hamburg, for a talk on the Caliphate and governance of the early seventh century. |
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APR 23 |
‘The federal budget and social policy’8 a.m.–Noon Wednesday, April 23 Hillman Hall, Clark-Fox Forum In honor of the Center for Social Development’s 30th anniversary, three economists will discuss practical strategies for addressing federal fiscal conditions. |
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeThursday, April 17– Sunday, April 20 The Performing Arts Department, in Arts & Sciences, will present “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” a nimble, affectionate and Tony Award-winning satire of language, ambition and the crucible of competition. Performances will take place this weekend in the A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre. |
Looking ahead
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APR 24 |
‘Evergreen and impact: Building companies that last’6–9 p.m. Thursday, April 24 |
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APR 25 |
Brown School centennial faculty symposium8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Friday, April 25 |
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APR 26 |
Greater St. Louis Marathon7 a.m. Saturday, April 26 |
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Exhibits and ongoing events 'Movement in Miniature' exhibitJoin WashU Libraries for an exhibit featuring a collection of miniature books with mechanisms that create movement. The fun display is on view through Oct. 17 in Olin Library, Level 1. |
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