Saxophonist, biology major Schefkind first student to headline Jazz at Holmes
Adam Schefkind, a biology major in Arts & Sciences with minors in public and jazz studies, says his two passions – medicine and music – both demand precision and creativity. Schefkind and his band will perform at Jazz at Holmes at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. He is the first student to headline the venerable jazz series, according to his mentor William Lenihan, professor of the practice in music and director of jazz performance.
STL To Do: Rawstock
Janet Owen, technical support specialist in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, recommends “Rawstock,” a film festival that highlights entertainingly offbeat materials from the University Libraries’ Film & Media Archive. The event takes place at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Melt, 2712 Cherokee St.
Food Day events include Burning Kumquat farmers’ market, screening of ‘Fresh’
The Office of Sustainability and Dining Services presents Food Day, a nationwide celebration of healthy, affordable, and sustainably produced food. Events are being held through Friday, Oct. 24.
STL To Do: St. Louis Fashion Week
Top national and local designers will showcase their work at runway shows and parties across the region. Fashion Week closes Oct. 18 with the 2014 Midwest Fashion Conference at Washington University.
Peacock Loop Diner debuts at Lofts of Washington University
The Peacock Loop Diner, part of the $80 million Lofts of Washington University, which also features apartments for some 400 undergraduates and grocery store United Provisions, is now open for business. The 24-hour diner is owned by Joe Edwards, who also operates Blueberry Hill, the Pageant and the Tivoli. “This really makes the Delmar Loop a 24-7 neighorhood,” Edwards said.
Danforth Campus Wellness Fair Oct. 15
Danforth Campus employees are invited to attend the Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Bowles Plaza.
STL To Do: ‘Documented’ at Missouri History Museum
LaTanya Buck, director of Washington University’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion, recommends Jose Antonio Vargas’ film “Documented,” which explores what it means to be an American. It will be shown at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Missouri History Museum.
Alum’s social enterprise, Gold Mountain Coffee Growers, connects Nicaraguan producers to specialty roasters
Ben Weiner, a 2003 Washington University in St. Louis alum, connects Nicaraguan coffee growers and roasters through his social enterprise Gold Mountain Coffee Growers. The result: a better cup of coffee, like the new Wash U Blend, and better pay for producers.
Hayes named to hazing prevention commission
Mike Hayes, executive director of Campus Life and director of Greek Life at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named to the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) Presidential Commission on Hazing Awareness and Prevention.
Major-Minor Fair helps undecided sophomores find the right fit
In advance of Washington University in St. Louis’ Major-Minor Fair on Monday, Oct. 6, Matthew DeVoll, PhD, assistant dean in the College of Arts & Sciences and dean of sophomores, talks about the choices facing second-year students and the options open to them.
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