Jazz at Holmes series continues with world-renowned musicians

Washington University’s Jazz at Holmes series will present two internationally known musicians in free concerts at 8 p.m. Nov. 6 and 13. This Thursday, Nov. 6, Austrian pianist Elisabeth Harnik will perform in Holmes Lounge in Ridgley Hall. Though perhaps best known for her improvisations, Harnik also composes chamber music and music for the theater, […]

Morgan’s Paralympic experience won’t soon be forgotten

Photo by Michael Worful(From left) Jessica Dasher and Denise Curl, who work with Kerri Morgan at the Enabling Mobility Center, congratulate Morgan on her performance at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing at a welcome home party for Morgan in the Program in Occupational Therapy lobby.

Faculty recital to be held along with state music competitions

Eight faculty members from the Department of Music in Arts & Sciences will present a showcase recital in conjunction with the Missouri Music Teachers Association’s (MMTA) annual instrumental and vocal competitive auditions. The program — which begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in the 560 Music Center — will feature music of Frederic Chopin, […]

Magnet for excellence

Photo by Joe AngelesCamilla and Stephen Brauer (from left) receive a special gift from Salvatore P. Sutera, Ph.D., dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science, and Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton to commemorate the Oct. 29 groundbreaking of the Stephen F. and Camilla T. Brauer Hall.

Women’s soccer captures UAA title

The No. 8 women’s soccer team captured the 2008 University Athletic Association (UAA) championship with a dramatic 2-1 win at Case Western Reserve University Nov. 2 in Cleveland. It marked the fourth straight 2-1 victory for the Bears in conference play. WUSTL also clinched an automatic berth to the 2008 NCAA Division III Tournament with […]

Washington University and Cinema St. Louis to present Fifth Annual Children’s Film Symposium Nov. 21 and 22

© Disney/Pixar*Pixar Shorts*Washington University’s Center for the Humanities and Program in Film & Media Studies, both in Arts & Sciences, will host their Fifth Annual Children’s Film Symposium Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21 and 22. Presented in conjunction with Cinema St. Louis, the festival will feature five screenings as well as introductions and post-show discussions by a half-dozen of the films’ creators.

Founders Day honors distinguished alumni

At the annual Founders Day ceremony this Saturday, Nov. 8, in America’s Center, the Alumni Association will present the Distinguished Alumni Award to six individuals who are being honored for outstanding contributions to their profession, society and alma mater.

Trick “aarrrggghhh” treat, matey!

Photo by Jerry Naunheim Jr.Pirate Braydi Todd, 7, leads a group of trick-or-treaters outside Rubelmann House on the South 40 during the annual Safe Trick-or-Treat Nov. 1.