The Record: Happenings
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026
Action St. Louis to be honored with Rosa L. Parks AwardGrassroots organization Action St. Louis, led by WashU alumna Kayla Reed, will receive the Rosa L. Parks Award at the 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, in Graham Chapel. This year’s theme, “Pressing Our Way: Striving for Change,” is inspired by King’s message that “Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability but comes through continuous struggle.” |
Upcoming events
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JAN 15 |
‘Principles & Priorities’ workshop3–5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 Danforth University Center, Room 276 The Weidenbaum Center and the Department of Political Science in Arts & Sciences will host a workshop for attendees to discuss major areas of the federal budget and design a plan to stabilize the federal debt over the coming decades. |
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JAN 20 |
WashU Jazz Series returns7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 560 Music Center, Pillsbury Theatre The Department of Music in Arts & Sciences welcomes the Maurice Carnes Quartet with Kendrick Smith for a live performance as part of the WashU Jazz Series, which will feature noted local and regional jazz artists throughout the semester. |
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JAN 21 |
Assembly Series with Sam Goodwin5:30–6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 Graham Chapel WashU alumnus Sam Goodwin will bring a message of turning uncertainty into opportunity, based on his life experience of growing through adversity. Register to attend. |
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Public health leaders to discuss climate change, infectious disease9 a.m.–1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 The School of Public Health’s Solutions through Planetary Health Research network will bring together leading experts from research, policy and health care to engage in panels and presentations. Dean Sandro Galea will give opening remarks. The event will run until noon, followed by a networking lunch. |
Looking ahead
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JAN 22 |
‘Trump, Venezuela and the Return of the Monroe Doctrine’5:30–7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 |
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JAN 28 |
Kemper Refresh wellness program11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 |
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JAN 28 |
Lessons from the ‘Transforming Health Care in Missouri’ series2–5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 |
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Exhibits and ongoing events '1776, Then and Now' course beginsIn recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics will offer a one-time-only 14-week course, “1776, Then and Now" — beginning at 4 p.m. today — featuring renowned professors from WashU and around the country. Classes also will be livestreamed and archived, free of charge, for WashU students not enrolled in the class, parents, alumni, staff and community members. |
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