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Wednesday, November 17

19th-Century Medical Schools of St. Louis
17 Nov

St. Louis witnessed the creation of two-dozen medical schools in the 1800s, including the first west of the Mississippi River and the only two still in...

A Day in the Life
17 Nov

The portability of miniature books makes them perfect for carrying and using throughout daily life. A large portion of the Julian and Hope Edison Collection...

Exhibit: Transnational Framings: German Visual Culture in the Age of Nationalism
17 Nov

The exhibition Transnational Framings: German Visual Culture in the Age of Nationalism, 1848-1919, demonstrates how mass-produced, illustrated media from...

Joy Williams: Honored Guest
17 Nov

The Washington University Libraries acquired the Joy Williams Papers in 2017, a significant milestone for its Modern Literature Collection. Williams is one...

Li Yuexi 李月溪(1881-1946), Telebiao 特勒驃, Stone relief rubbing taken from the Six Horses of Zhao Mausoleum 昭陵六骏
17 Nov

Legendary: Horses and Classical Chinese Literature is an exhibition inspired by Chinese culture and literature highlighting essential works from the East...

Moving Magic: Movable Books in the Rare Books Collections
17 Nov

Though many consider pop-up books to be for children, books with moving parts have been around for centuries and encompass all genres. The Rare Book...

CEMB Future Leaders Seminar: Lucile Michels
17 Nov

Launched in May 2021, the Future Leaders in Mechanobiology is a monthly seminar series featuring up-and-coming leaders in mechanobiology–PhD students and...

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | 10:00 AM
Virtual Event
QGIS Workshop
17 Nov

QGIS is the leading open source software for geospatial analysis and visualization. Jennifer Moore, head of data services, will lead participants through...

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | 10:00 AM
Virtual Event
BearFit Barre Fusion
17 Nov

Join BearFIT Instructor Tanya in Studio 1904 for this blend of Barre, Pilates and Core strength class.

2021 Humanities Series: 'Think Inside the Box'
17 Nov

Professor Ian Bogost will present three talks that explore the theory and concepts of play and games, and in the final lecture, discuss "How to Live...

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | 4:00 PM
Leadership Perspectives: Driving Innovation through Inclusiveness, Trust and Belonging
17 Nov

Stronger Together: How a diverse culture fosters inspiration and innovation Diversity, equity and inclusion leadership couldn’t be more important today as...

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | 4:00 PM
Virtual Event
Physics Colloquium with Biao Lian
17 Nov

Abstract: I will talk about the integrability and chaos of 1+1d interacting chiral edge states, which may arise on the edge of 2+1d topological states of...

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | 4:00 PM
Virtual Event
Faculty Book Talk: Heather Berg
17 Nov

Join us as asst. professor Heather Berg (Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies) discusses her latest book Porn Work: Sex, Labor, and Late Capitalism (The...

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | 4:30 PM
Virtual Event
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards Presented by the Skandalaris Center
17 Nov

You’re invited to join us for the Washington University Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards presented by the Skandalaris Center. Join us to honor Chuck...

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | 5:00 PM
BearFit S40 Boxing
17 Nov

Join BearFIT Instructor Jake at South 40 Fitness Center in Zetcher Dance Studio for this mix of Cardio, Strength and Boxing.

Join Us: ESE Virtual PhD Info Session
17 Nov

Have you ever wondered if a PhD program in Electrical & Systems Engineering was right for you, or how to even begin the application process? Our Virtual info...

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | 6:00 PM
Virtual Event
Cole Lu, First Pylon
17 Nov

Artist Cole Lu will deliver a talk titled The Slumberer’s Tales as part of the MFA Lecture Series. The lecture is free and open to the public. Please note...

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | 6:00 PM
BearFit Vinyasa Yoga
17 Nov

Join BearFIT Instructor Monica in Studio 1904 for this gentle but challenging Yoga Class.

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | 6:30 PM

Wednesday, November 17