Author: Deb Parker

An Oct. 26 open forum will discuss issues of homelessness in St. Louis. “Tent City on the St. Louis Riverfront: A Fireside Chat About the Politics of Homelessness” will take place at 4 p.m. in the Danforth University Center Fun Room on the 2nd Floor.

Bring your kids to a Safe Trick-or-Treat at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, in the South 40. WUSTL students will lead groups of children through the residence halls for an afternoon of trick-or-treating, games and refreshments. RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 26, at (314) 935-5010.

Summer projects of more than 150 students will be showcased during the Undergraduate Research Symposium Saturday, Oct. 22. Itai Sened, honored as “Mentor of the Year,” will deliver the keynote address at noon in Room 300 of the Lab Sciences Building.

More than 2,000 family members from across the U.S. – and some from across the world – are expected to visit WUSTL students Oct. 21-23 for Parent & Family Weekend. The weekend features 80-plus activities to help family members learn more about the university experience and extended St. Louis community.

For the first time, the Department of History in Arts & Sciences is hosting a major, three-day conference organized entirely by graduate students. “History of the Body,” set for Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 20-22, is drawing interdisciplinary graduate student presenters from across the country.

University College in Arts & Sciences alumnae Rebecca Dirks (left) and Emily Hills catch up during the fourth annual University College M.I.L.D. (Mosey In, Lie Down) celebration at WUSTL’s Holmes Lounge on the Danforth Campus Oct. 13. The event gives UCollege students, faculty, staff, alumni and others an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing evening of socializing, refreshments and live music.

University College, the continuing education and professional studies division of Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, will host a Dec. 1 reception for prospective students of the Master of International Affairs program. The reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Jimmy’s on the Park, 706 De Mun Ave. in Clayton.

Get your dancing shoes ready. Oct. 14 is the sign-up deadline to register for the annual Dance Marathon. Washington University in St. Louis hosts the student-run marathon, which will take place Saturday, Nov. 5, from 2 p.m.-2 a.m. in the Athletic Complex. Proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network of Greater St. Louis.

A new series, called the Danforth Dialogues, demonstrates how persons with profoundly different views can engage each other forcefully and respectfully. Sen. John C. Danforth moderated the first discussion between Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., and Sen. Dan Coats, R-Ind. The series is co-sponsored by the John C. Danforth Center on Religion & Politics.

Through the Social Change Grant program, students are encouraged to use their creativity and knowledge to find solutions to world problems. The program provides $5,000-$6,000 in funding for a summer service project. The many projects — from water purification in Uganda to family planning in India — will be highlighted during an Oct. 12 showcase in Danforth University Center.