Center for the Humanities faculty fellows series begins
Jo Labanyi, professor of Spanish and Portuguese at New York University, will speak on “Facts and Fictions: Knowledge, Delinquency and Madness in Late 19th-century Spain” at 4 p.m. Feb. 27 in Umrath Hall Lounge. Labanyi is the first speaker in the spring Faculty Fellows Lecture and Workshop Series sponsored by the Center for the Humanities in Arts & Sciences.
‘Mars, Venus or Planet Earth?’
Michael Kimmel, Ph.D., a leading expert in the study of American male identity and behavior, will give a talk on “Mars, Venus or Planet Earth? Women and Men in a New Millennium” as part of the Assembly Series. The talk, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 28 in Graham Chapel.
Renowned African-American historian to be visiting scholar
Robin D.G. Kelley, Ph.D., one of the country’s pre-eminent scholars in African-American history, will serve as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the University Feb. 28-March 1. Kelley, who is professor of history and American studies and ethnicity at the University of Southern California, is a leading scholar of the modern civil rights movement, jazz studies and African-American music and culture.
Washington University faculty to join Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra members for March 4 concert
Violinist Silvian Iticovici, pianist Seth Carlin and violist Stephen Ewer will join with members of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra for a recital of works by Robert Schumann (1810-56) and Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-75).
The Mosaic Whispers to present annual a cappella concert March 2 and 3
The Mosaic Whispers, Washington University’s award-winning a cappella ensemble, will celebrate their “Super Sweet 16” anniversary with the release of a new CD, Behind Bars, during their annual “Splash of Color” concert.
Dred Scott case revisited
To commemorate the sesquicentennial of the infamous 1857 Supreme Court decision, the University is hosting a national symposium on “The Dred Scott Case and Its Legacy: Race, Law and the Struggle for Equality” March 1-3.
Orchestra performs theatrical works
The Washington University Symphony Orchestra will present the free concert at 3 p.m. Feb. 25 in Graham Chapel.
Pre-eminent African-American studies historian to serve as Distinguished Visiting Scholar
Robin D.G. Kelley, Ph.D., one of the country’s pre-eminent scholars in African-American history, will serve as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Washington University Feb. 28-March 1. During his visit, he will give two public talks. Kelley, who is professor of history and American studies and ethnicity at the University of Southern California (USC), is a leading scholar of the modern civil rights movement, jazz studies and African-American music and culture.
Missouri Supreme Court chief justice gives Dred Scott symposium keynote address
Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael A. Wolff will deliver the keynote address for the national symposium “The Dred Scott Case and Its Legacy: Race, Law and the Struggle for Equality.” The lecture, part of the Assembly Series, takes place at 4 p.m. March 1 in Graham Chapel.
Carter Lewis play premieres
Feb. 23 marks the world premiere of “civil disobedience” by Carter Lewis, playwright-in-residence. The Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences commissioned the drama.
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