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With two daughters in their 20s, Robert E. Wiltenburg is no stranger to planning birthday parties. But the most recent party he planned took a little more foresight. More than two years’ worth, to be exact. In 2001, Wiltenburg, Ph.D., dean of University College in Arts & Sciences, was tabbed to head the committee in […]

View more of the scenes from around the campuses during the 150th Birthday Party.

The Global Service Institute (GSI) of the Center for Social Development (CSD) at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work will host its second international research forum, “Civic Service: Impacts and Inquiry,” Sept. 24-26. Symposium participants, drawn from more than 20 countries, will address the impact of civic service and will continue the discussion […]

Three European jazz combos will launch the University’s fall Jazz at Holmes Series with a pair of free Thursday-evening performances Sept. 25 and Oct. 2. Sicilian pianist Antonio Figura and his trio will join Tuscan saxophonist Nico Gori and his quartet for a joint appearance Sept. 25. Both groups — which are based in Florence […]

Several of the people who shaped the University in its earlier years are pictured here celebrating Arbor Day April 22, 1905. From left are Marshall S. Snow, acting chancellor (1887-1891); Edward Mallinckrodt Sr., trustee (1902-1928); Isaac H. Lionberger, trustee (1894-1919); Robert S. Brookings, chairman of the Board of Trustees (1895-1928); Winfield Scott Chaplin, chancellor (1891-1907); […]

Estimating the birthday party crowd at more than 15,000, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch highlighted Washington University’s gala 150th Birthday party in a long, colorful feature story published Sept. 15. “No one could have wished for a happier 150th birthday party,” suggested the PD.

Mary Butkus/WUSTL PhotoGoldilocks (far left) and her lawyer Porridge “Porry” Mason await the jury’s decision.Despite the best efforts of attorney Porridge “Porry” Mason, Goldilocks was found guilty of breaking Babe E. Bear’s chair. The three bears — Pop A. Bear, Mom A. Bear and Babe — applauded the verdict, which was returned by a jury of 15 children. The mock trial was just one event staged by Washington University in St. Louis as part of its 150th birthday celebration. The Goldilocks trial was hardly the main event of the day, though, which kicked off at 11 a.m. More than 200 events took place from nearly every department and program in the university. Here’s another update on the day’s festivities.

Bob Boston/WUSTL Med PhotoLearning about micro-organismsLooking for high-resolution digital images to illustrate news coverage of Washington University’s 150th birthday? Look no further than the Birthday Party Gallery, an online archive offering easy access to print quality images from party events on both the Hilltop and Medical School campuses.

Joe Angeles/WUSTL PhotoTweedel Dum and Tweedle DeeLooking for high-resolution digital images to illustrate news coverage of Washington University’s 150th birthday? Look no further than the Birthday Party Gallery, an online archive offering easy access to print quality images from party events on both the Hilltop and Medical School campuses.

Joe Angeles/WUSTL PhotoChancellor “Magic” Mark S. Wrighton drives nails made of rubber exposed to liquid nitrogen during his chemistry magic show.With more than 200 activities and events planned — ranging from lectures, readings and performances, to health screenings, sports clinics and interactive mock trials — WUSTL’s 150th Birthday Party promises to offer something of interest to everyone. The event, which takes place from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sept. 14, is free and open to the public. Complimentary food and beverages will be available during the open house. A performance by the world-renowned Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra will cap the day at 7 p.m. in Brookings Quadrangle. Ongoing coverage of the day’s events will be available on this page.