The Record: Happenings
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026
Sawyer Seminar Lecture Series to launch Sept. 10The Center for the Humanities and the Department of African and African American Studies, both in WashU Arts & Sciences, will launch a yearlong Sawyer Seminar on “Black Studies and the Future of the American University.” Seating is limited. |
Upcoming events
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SEP 8 |
Toast of WU Speaker Series: ‘444 Days of Captivity’Noon Tuesday, Sept. 8 Virtual Rocky Sickmann, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, will discuss his experience as an American hostage during the 1979-1981 Iran hostage crisis. His presentation will offer a powerful perspective on courage and resilience in the face of extraordinary adversity. |
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SEP 9 |
College Search & Financial Aid 101 webinar for faculty, staffNoon Wednesday, Sept. 9 Virtual Experts from WashU’s Admissions & Aid team will share information about the college admissions and financial aid process, both nationally and at WashU, as well as the WashU dependent child tuition assistance benefit. |
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SEP 9 |
‘The Color Purple’ opens Black Rep’s 50th season7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 Edison Theatre The St. Louis Black Repertory Company will launch its 50th anniversary season with the Tony Award-winning musical “The Color Purple.” Previews for “The Color Purple” will take place Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 9 and 10. Performances run through Sept. 27. |
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Carolina Caycedo’s ‘Growing Deep Roots’ opens Sept. 9Wednesday, Sept. 9 “Growing Deep Roots,” a solo exhibition of new and recent work by Los Angeles-based Colombian artist Carolina Caycedo, will open and remain on view through Jan. 4 at the Kemper Art Museum. In this Q&A, Caycedo discusses her work, including the exhibition, which will address humanity’s relationship with nature. |
Looking ahead
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SEP 10 |
Stephanie Malia Krauss on ‘rehumaning’ childhood4–5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 |
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SEP 14 |
Global Health Seminar Series: ‘When tap water fails’Noon Monday, Sept. 14 |
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SEP 16 |
‘U.S. Presidency: Power, Responsibility and Accountability’ book talk3–5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 |
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Exhibits and ongoing events 'Talking Back: Conversations with Special Collections' exhibitVisit Olin Library to view original works from first-year candidates in the Master of Fine Arts program in illustration and visual culture, created and curated in response to materials from the Julian Edison Department of Special Collections. The exhibit is on display through Sept. 13 in the Kagan Grand Stair. |
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