Fiction writer Davies to read for The Writing Program

Fiction writer Peter Ho Davies will read from his work at 8 p.m. Feb. 26 for The Writing Program Reading Series. In addition, Davies will give a talk on the craft of fiction at 8 p.m. March 4. Both events will be in Hurst Lounge, Duncker Hall, Room 201. A book-signing and reception will follow […]

Hillel symposium: ‘Gateways to Social Justice’ March 21

St. Louis Hillel at Washington University will host a symposium titled “Gateways to Social Justice” from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 21 in Brown Hall, Room 100, and Holmes Lounge. The symposium is a component of the Hillel’s Social Justice Institute. The opening keynote addresses will be presented in Brown Hall, Room 100, by Mark Pelavin, […]

‘Imperialism, Art & Restitution’ forum at law school March 26-27

During the Age of Imperialism, historical art pieces such as the Bust of Nefertiti were taken from their home countries and installed in major world museums. Leading academics, authors and curators will examine whether these works should be returned to their source nations at the “Imperialism, Art & Restitution” conference March 26-27 at the School […]

Japanese troupe offers free sit-down comedy

Western audiences are familiar with stand-up comedians, but the public can experience a sit-down version of this art form March 27 as the University will host an English-language performance of Rakugo, a traditional Japanese form of comic monologue. The Rakugo troupe has been on the Hilltop Campus this week to interact with faculty and students […]

Men’s swimming, diving takes 10th at NCAAs

The men’s swimming and diving team finished strong to take 10th place at the NCAA Championships March 20 in St. Peters, Mo. The Bears, who matched their school-best NCAA finish, were in 30th place after the first day of competition but rallied for a top-10 finish with 102 points. Kenyon College won the meet with […]
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