The Record: Happenings
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
Public health leaders to discuss health of rural communitiesWashU Bursky Public Health will host a forum, titled “FARM Food Futures: From Rural Health to Food Security,” bringing together diverse perspectives to generate new ideas and promote healthier communities and food systems. The two-day event will take place next week, Oct. 13-14, in Hillman Hall’s Clark-Fox Forum and online. |
Upcoming events
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OCT 9 |
‘Trailblazer’ tribute performance7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 560 Music Center, Pillsbury Theatre The Department of Music in Arts & Sciences will celebrate violist and composer Rebecca Clarke with an evening of her original chamber music. |
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OCT 12 |
Prensky Island Press Lecture: Stas Orlovski4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 Steinberg Hall, Steinberg Auditorium The Sam Fox School welcomes Stas Orlovski, a Los Angeles-based artist, as the fall 2026 Prensky Island Press Visiting Artist. Orlovski’s work includes drawing, painting, sculpture and animation. |
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OCT 15 |
Maggie Garb Memorial Lecture: ‘Finding Freedom Through Learning’4–6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 Hillman Hall, Clark-Fox Forum Michelle West, a criminal justice reform advocate, will share her journey of navigating decades in prison while remaining mentally free through reading, education and continued learning. |
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WashU Leadership Week expands programming, partnershipsMonday, Oct. 19– Saturday, Oct. 24 WashU Leadership Week, hosted by the Bauer Leaders Academy, offers workshops and panel discussions for students, faculty and staff. Programming includes leadership development sessions for faculty and staff plus the annual “She Leads” Symposium. |
Looking ahead
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OCT 16 |
Virtual talk on pediatric research at NIH, NICHDNoon Friday, Oct. 16 |
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OCT 20 |
Danforth Staff Council fall forum: ‘Strengthening our impact’9–11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 |
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OCT 21 |
‘Community Engagement at WashU’ kickoff event1–4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 |
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Exhibits and ongoing events Open October 2026 kicks offThe Bernard Becker Medical Library and WashU Libraries will present a monthlong series of virtual and in-person presentations and educational events highlighting trends in open science, open data and open access. The series kicks off at 3 p.m. today with a talk by Meagan Phelan, communications director at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, at Moore Auditorium on the Medical Campus. |
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