The Record: Happenings
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
WashU Libraries to host reading of ‘A Christmas Carol’From the phrase “Merry Christmas” to the spirit of giving, “A Christmas Carol” shaped our notions of Christmas. WashU Libraries celebrates the beloved tale’s enduring impact with “Charles Dickens Reads ‘A Christmas Carol,'” a free public reading of his famed novella, from 4-6 p.m. today in Olin Library, Room 142. |
Upcoming events
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DEC 6 |
‘A Holiday Bizarre’ winter concert7–8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 Risa Commons, South 40 The WashU Aristocats, the university’s Disney a cappella group, will present a winter concert featuring Latin dance team WUFuego as the opener. |
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DEC 6 |
Holiday Celebrations: ‘Lights, Laughter and Fa-La-La’7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall The WashU Jazz Band, Concert and Chamber Choirs and jazz combo program will perform a selection of holiday tunes and contemporary favorites. |
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DEC 9 |
‘Learning from Peers’ webinar on data strategy10–11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 Virtual As part of the “Data Tools for Everyone” series, regional and national practitioners will discuss strategies for working collaboratively with data. |
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December recognition ceremony to be held next weekend10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 WashU will recognize the accomplishments of degree candidates at the annual December recognition ceremony. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Athletic Complex. |
Looking ahead
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DEC 13 |
Family Day at the Kemper Art Museum11 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 |
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DEC 17 |
Libraries virtual book club: ‘Lady Tan’s Circle of Women’3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 |
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DEC 20 |
December Service Saturday8:30–10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 |
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Exhibits and ongoing events Short film showcase screeningJoin students in the Film and Media Studies program for their final film showcase screening of the semester. The event, which will feature a selection of student-produced narrative and documentary short films, will take place from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in Brown Hall, Room 100. |
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