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Thursday, December 9

19th-Century Medical Schools of St. Louis
09 Dec

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
09 Dec

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
09 Dec

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
09 Dec

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
09 Dec

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
09 Dec

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...

Pause at Graham Chapel
09 Dec

The Office for Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life will be holding space in Graham Chapel throughout the semester if you need a quiet place to reflect,...

Thursday, December 9, 2021 | 9:00 AM
Abstract DNA illustration (image: Shutterstock)
09 Dec

The Synthetic Biology Young Speaker Series (SynBYSS) is a yearlong, weekly, virtual seminar series. The series is organized and chaired by Tae Seok Moon,...

Thursday, December 9, 2021 | 10:00 AM
Virtual Event
The Power of Mindfulness
09 Dec

A Power of Arts & Sciences event. Todd Braver, professor of radiology, neuroscience, psychological and brain sciences, and Diana Parra Perez, research...

Thursday, December 9, 2021 | 11:00 AM
Virtual Event
BearFit Hatha Yoga
09 Dec

Join BearFIT Instructor Chris for this noon hour break of stretching, breathing, and mindfulness.

Thursday, December 9, 2021 | 12:00 PM
Activating Inclusive Growth
09 Dec

Join the Social Policy Institute at Washington University, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, and local advisory committee virtually for an engaging...

Thursday, December 9, 2021 | 12:30 PM
Virtual Event
What Do People Mean When They Say AI, ML, Big Data or Data Science?
09 Dec

Machine learning, artificial intelligence, deep learning, big data and data science are just a few of the terms we are increasingly finding in our everyday...

Thursday, December 9, 2021 | 12:30 PM
Virtual Event
BME Dissertation Defense: Kathryn Mangold
09 Dec

Presenting on “Identifying Structures for Ion Channel Kinetic Models” Read the full abstract. Kathryn Mangold, PhD candidate, will defend her dissertation...

Life at its Limits: The Extreme Overwintering Biology of Painted Turtles
09 Dec

Daniel Warren, Saint Louis University, will present this lecture. Virtual seminar will be broadcast on the Living Earth Collaborative Youtube Channel

Thursday, December 9, 2021 | 4:00 PM
Virtual Event
Women's Health Technologies Seminar: Research Forum
09 Dec

Hear how engineers and physician-scientists are working together to tackle important problems in women's health at the Women’s Health Technologies Research...

Composing Creativity: Perspectives on Musical Expression
09 Dec

Join Christopher Stark, associate professor of composition; alumnus Cole Reyes, AB '20; and undergraduate student composer, Joseph Mosby, to talk about the...

Thursday, December 9, 2021 | 5:00 PM
Virtual Event
TRX Total Assets
09 Dec

Join BearFIT Instructor Kaitlyn in Studio 1904 for this dynamic take on suspension training with a mix of dumbells and body weight exercises. Registration...

Thursday, December 9, 2021 | 5:00 PM
BearFit BearFlex
09 Dec

Join BearFIT Instructor Meghann in Olympic Studio for this unique Strength and endurane class.

Thursday, December 9, 2021 | 6:00 PM
Virtual Event
Dark Room Cycle
09 Dec

Join BearFIT Instructor Sophie on Tuesday and Hele on Thursday in Dark Roo m Studio for this amazing cycle ride focused on beats and energetic music. ...

Yin Yoga
09 Dec

Join BearFIT Instructor Jason in Studio 1904 for this gentle stretching Yoga class. Give yourself a chance to restore and relax.

Thursday, December 9, 2021 | 7:00 PM

Thursday, December 9