The Record: Happenings
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026
Sam Fox School spring lecture series begins Jan. 30Architectural historian Mary McLeod, conceptual photographer Wang Qingsong and multimedia artist Clarissa Tossin will discuss their work for the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts spring Public Lecture Series. Architect and designer Germane Barnes will kick off the series with the Laskey Charrette Kickoff Lecture at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, in Weil Hall’s Kuehner Court. |
Upcoming events
|
JAN 25 |
Costanzo launches 2026 Great Artists Series7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, “a perfect musician” (Le Monde), and at once “vocally brilliant and dramatically fearless” (New York Times), will launch WashU’s 2026 Great Artists Series. |
|
JAN 27 |
Civic Vision & Leadership: a conversation with Tishaura Jones4:30–6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 Register to receive location The Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity welcomes former St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones for a reflection on her leadership journey and lessons learned from public service in St. Louis. Registration is required. |
|
JAN 28 |
Webinar on economic risks for vulnerable workers9–10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 Virtual The Center for Social Development at the Brown School welcomes financial inclusion experts from the U.S. and the U.K. and researchers for a webinar on strategies for mitigating economic challenges facing low-wage workers. |
|
|
|
Betancourt on resilience, recovery of former child soldiers4–5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 Theresa S. Betancourt, director of the research program on children and adversity at Boston College, will join WashU Public Health Dean Sandro Galea for a discussion on the impact of war on child development and how evidence-based interventions can support recovery. |
Looking ahead
|
JAN 30 |
Black Anthology show ‘It’s Easy Going’ opens6:15–9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 |
|
FEB 3 |
Faculty Book Celebration with Judith Butler4–5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 |
|
Exhibits and ongoing events 'James Merrill's Poetic Places' exhibit continuesJoin WashU Libraries for an exhibit showcasing works from American poet and world traveler James Merrill. The exhibit, which will be on display through July 19, will highlight six locations that defined Merrill's literary trilogy. Olin Library, Newman Tower of Collections and Exploration. |
|