The Record: Happenings
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
Protecting our food future: Panel to address biodiversity crisisThe School of Public Health will convene experts to tackle accelerating biodiversity loss and explore strategies to safeguard food security and human health. The panel discussion will take place from 4-5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, in Umrath Hall Lounge, with a virtual option. A reception will follow. |
Upcoming events
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SEP 18 |
‘Moving on up: Education Policies for Social Mobility’3–5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 Hillman Hall, Clark-Fox Forum The Center for Education Research, Practice and Policy Partnership welcomes Rajeev Darolia, of the University of Kentucky, for a keynote address, followed by a panel discussion on the innovative programs aimed at increasing social mobility in St. Louis. |
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SEP 19 |
‘Systems of Reproduction’ talk5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum The Sam Fox School’s Chris Dingwall will discuss how design practices and media have helped to reproduce systems of racial domination in the U.S. from the age of slavery to the present day. |
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Great Forest Park Balloon Race this weekendFriday, Sept. 19– Saturday, Sept. 20 WashU is sponsoring the Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race, a favorite St. Louis tradition bringing the community together for two days of outdoor fun. The festivities begin with a balloon glow from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, and continue from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, with the balloon race, both at Emerson Central Fields in Forest Park. |
Looking ahead
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SEP 25 |
‘Tear Down That Paywall’ workshop5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 |
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SEP 26 |
St. Louis Translational Pain Research Forum5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26–4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 |
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OCT 1 |
Dinner & Dialogue: ‘Talking about Touchy Topics’5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 |
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Exhibits and ongoing events 'Play and Artistic Innovation' exhibitJoin student educators for an interactive tour exploring the relationship between play and innovation in creative practice. Visitors are encouraged to share observations and discuss interpretations. The tour will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Kemper Art Museum. |
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