The Record: Happenings
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
Hotchner Festival highlights WashU playwrightsThree new plays by Chinonso Anyanwu, Anna Schwartz and Frauke Thielecke will receive world premiere staged readings this weekend, Sept. 19 and 20, as part of the 2026 A.E. Hotchner Playwriting Festival, sponsored by the Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences. The readings will take place in the A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre, in the Mallinckrodt Center. |
Upcoming events
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SEP 17 |
‘These are the books you’re looking for’ workshop1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 Virtual WashU Libraries staff will share tips for tracking down print books in the library. Learn how to best navigate the library, whether for research or to reconnect with the joy of reading. |
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SEP 22 |
AI and ethics town hall3–5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 Olin Library, Room 142 WashU experts will discuss ethical concerns for communities, teaching approaches and more in light of the rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence. |
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SEP 23 |
‘The Odyssey Wars: Nolan, Homer and Reimaginings’4–5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 Seigle Hall, L006 WashU scholars will discuss Christopher Nolan’s epic film adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey,” and the debates the work has inspired. A reception will follow. |
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Learfield Cup Festival to celebrate WashU Bears5–6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 University Advancement and the Division of Student Success will celebrate WashU’s first Learfield Cup victory at Tisch Park with complimentary local food and drink, arcade games, caricature artists, airbrush tattoos and a photo booth. The celebration will conclude with the Bears women’s soccer game against Millikin University, which begins at 7 p.m. at Francis Olympic Field. |
Looking ahead
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SEP 24 |
‘Poetry for All’ live podcast with Haleh Liza Gafori7–9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 |
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SEP 28 |
Talk on conducting research in global contextsNoon Monday, Sept. 28 |
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SEP 30 |
‘Crash course in aging’5:30–7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 |
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Exhibits and ongoing events 'Passport to the Past' exhibit continuesVisit Olin Library for an exhibit highlighting the travels of John Max Wulfing, a St. Louis businessman and philanthropist. The exhibit, which includes items from Wulfing's time in the U.S., Central America, Europe, Africa and Asia, is on display through Dec. 13, in the Newman Tower of Collections and Exploration. |
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