“Composing a Life” panel discussion for women students
“Composing a Life,” a lively, interactive panel discussion for graduate and undergraduate women students, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30 in Holmes Lounge. The panel features five women of diverse ages, career choices and interests who will discuss their stories and post-graduation choices.
Law school to Host Missouri Court of Appeals Special Session Oct. 11
The law school is hosting a Special Session of the
Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District on Thursday, October 11 in
the Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom (Anheuser-Busch Hall, Room 310) beginning
at 1 p.m. The attorneys for the three cases―regarding a property
line dispute, legal representation of a defendant in a child sexual
abuse case, and an alderman’s defamation claims―will have 15 minutes
each to argue their sides. A Q&A on judicial procedure and an informal Q&A on judicial clerkships will follow the special session.
Global diversity winners to share experiences
The 2012 participants of the Global Diversity Overseas Seminar Program will share their experiences during two brown-bag lunch presentations next week. The winning staff members traveled to WUSTL study abroad locations in Paris, France, and Shanghai, China, this summer. The presentations will be held Tuesday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 11, for Shanghai.
BioEntrepreneurship Core launches inaugural IdeaBounce competition
The inaugural BioEntrepreneurship Core IdeaBounce elevator pitch competition
will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the Holden Auditorium at
the Farrell Learning & Teaching Center at the Medical School. All members of the university community are encouraged to attend and to pitch ideas for new products or businesses for a chance to win prizes.
Nominations due Oct. 19 for the fifth annual James M. Holobaugh Honors
LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) Student
Involvement and Leadership will be hosting the Holobaugh Honors Ceremony
at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, in Holmes Lounge, Ridgley Hall. The
Holobaugh Honors recognize individuals who: live and lead with
integrity; engage diverse communities on issues relevant to the LGBT
equality; perform direct advocacy and service to the St. Louis metro
community; and incorporate education and dialogue as part of their
practice. Nomination forms are online: https://getinvolved.wustl.edu/LGBT/programs_and_events/Pages/Holobaugh-Nomination-Form.aspx
Study Abroad Showcase set for Oct. 3
All students interested in studying abroad are invited to attend the third annual Study Abroad Showcase. The event takes place from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, in College Hall on the South 40.
A second chance for Service First: volunteers needed
About 150 volunteers still are needed this weekend for Service First. Through this annual community service project, WUSTL sends student, staff and faculty volunteers to help brighten public schools in St. Louis City and University City. Originally set for Sept. 1, with more than 1,000
volunteers participating, Service First was rescheduled due to inclement
weather.
Presenters sought for ‘Ignite’ event Oct. 17
Student, faculty and staff presenters are being sought for a multimedia “Ignite” event that will be held Wednesday, Oct. 17, in the Danforth University Center. Ignite presentations are fast-paced, fun, five-minute presentations of 20 PowerPoint slides that automatically advance every 20 seconds.
Washington University in St. Louis selected to host Clinton Global Initiative University April 5-7, 2013
Chelsea Clinton announced during the annual Clinton Global Initiative meeting in New York on Sept. 25
that Washington University in St. Louis will serve as the host of the
Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U), April 5-7, 2013, on the
Danforth Campus. President Bill Clinton launched
CGI U in 2007 to engage the next generation of leaders on college
campuses around the world. Each year, CGI U hosts a meeting where
students, youth organizations, topic experts, and celebrities discuss
solutions to pressing global issues.
Evaluation for Social Impact: A St. Louis Summit to bring together regional social service sector
Health and human services organizations and programs are in constant growth and movement, and the need for effective evaluation of the impact of those initiatives in the community is greater than ever. The Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, together with WUSTL’s Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and the Rome Group, will present a two-day summit, “Evaluation for Social Impact” Oct. 16 and 17 at the studios of the Nine Network in midtown St. Louis.
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