The Record: Happenings
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
PAD’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ opens FridayA mysterious plant revives a Skid Row flower shop. But with success come gruesome appetites. Welcome to “Little Shop of Horrors.” The Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences will present the celebrated musical Oct. 24 to Nov. 2 in Edison Theatre. |
Upcoming events
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OCT 27 |
Stern Family Lecture with Ayelet Tsabari6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27 Umrath Hall Lounge The Department of Jewish, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies in Arts & Sciences welcomes award-winning writer Ayelet Tsabari for a reading and discussion of her debut novel, “Songs for the Brokenhearted.” |
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OCT 28 |
Danforth Staff Council fall forum9–11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 Knight Hall, Emerson Auditorium, with virtual option The Danforth Staff Council will hold its fall forum. Leaders, including Chancellor Andrew D. Martin, will discuss important topics impacting the university. |
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OCT 29 |
Science for Health Systems inaugural conferenceWednesday, Oct. 29– Friday, Oct. 31 Various locations, Danforth and Medical campuses, with a virtual option The School of Public Health will host a global forum bringing together researchers, policymakers and implementers. Learn about new research on the measurement and improvement of health system performance. |
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Assembly Series with Provost Mark D. West5:30–6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 Mark D. West, the newly appointed provost of WashU, will give an Assembly Series talk discussing his work on Japanese law and his commitment to scholarship. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, in Graham Chapel. Register to attend. |
Looking ahead
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OCT 31 |
‘The future of critical race theory’ roundtableNoon Friday, Oct. 31 |
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NOV 4 |
WashU Volunteer Fair11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 |
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NOV 5 |
‘A conversation on religion and the environment’5:30–7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 |
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Exhibits and ongoing events Bernard Becker Medical Library open houseWashU faculty, staff and students are invited to an open house celebrating the Bernard Becker Medical Library's newly updated Feuerstein Health and Wellness Information Center. Enjoy refreshments with expert librarians and staff and explore the library's resources and services from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28. |
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