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Jazz at Holmes kicks off

Beginning its 11th year, Jazz at Holmes features professional musicians from St. Louis and abroad. Pianist Ptah Williams and his quartet play at 8 p.m. Sept. 21 in Holmes Lounge.

Kimberly Gayle Walker named chief investment officer

Kim Walker”Kim has a broad understanding of the financial markets, well-tuned investment instincts, and a disciplined approach to investment management. These strategies and her experience successfully managing large assets will be invaluable to Washington University,” said Chancellor Wrighton S. Wrighton.

Washington University hosts community forum on I-64 reconstruction, Sept. 22

Map of the I-64 reconstruction projectHelping St. Louis residents and businesses cope with commuting challenges posed by the planned reconstruction of Interstate 64 (Highway 40) is the goal of a Weidenbaum Center community forum to be held on campus 7:45 – 10:45 a.m. Sept. 22. Free and open to the public, the event kicks off with a presentation by MoDot Director Peter Rahn.

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Washington University’s Hilltop Campus officially takes the name “Danforth Campus” during a dedication ceremony recognizing the role that Chancellor Emeritus William H. “Bill” Danforth, the late Elizabeth “Ibby” Gray Danforth, the Danforth family and the Danforth Foundation have played in the evolution of Washington University in St. Louis. The ceremony is from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, in Graham Chapel.
Arts & Culture

Performing Arts Department to present Hickorydickory, new work by Marisa Wegrzyn, Sept. 29 to Oct. 8

Eric Woolsey*Hickordickory*From Tennessee Williams to Shepherd Mead and A.E. Hotchner, Washington University boasts a strong tradition of original drama. This year the Performing Arts Department (PAD) in Arts & Sciences will celebrate that tradition with four original plays by alumni, faculty and students. The series begins Sept. 29 to Oct. 8 with Hickorydickory, a playful, magical-realist-style work by recent alumnae Marisa Wegrzyn.

Black Rep performance free to students

On Friday, Sept. 22, students can get free tickets to see the 8 p.m. showing of Mahalia:The Gospel, a Black Repertory company performance at Edison Theatre. Beginning at 6 p.m., students with a WUSTL ID can pick up a free ticket at the Edison Theatre Box Office and discover why Mahalia Jackson was called the […]

Saint Louis Symphony free for students

On Thursday, Sept. 21, WUSTL students will have the opportunity to attend the Saint Louis Symphony for free. Buses will depart from the Clock Tower promptly at 6:15 p.m. to transport students to Powell Symphony Hall. Free tickets are available with a WUSTL student ID at the Edison Box Office. Buses will bring students back […]