The Women’s Society of Washington University sponsors at least five lectures by distinguished Washington University in St. Louis faculty members on topics of current interest to members. These lectures are preceded by an informal reception and are free to WSWU members.
2018
Michelangelo: Secrets and Silliness
Tuesday, September 18, at 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. reception) – Knight Hall, Emerson Auditorium
William E. Wallace
Barbara Murphy Bryant Distinguished Professor
When Likes Aren’t Enough: A Crash Course in the Science of Happiness
Thursday, October 11, at 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. reception) – Knight Hall, Emerson Auditorium
Timothy J. Bono
Assistant Dean and Lecturer in Psychology
Understanding What We See: A St. Louis Tour (Room for 55)
Wednesday, November 14, at 9:30 a.m. followed by a 10:15 a.m. Bus Tour (3 hours) – Umrath Hall, Umrath Lounge
Robert G. Hansman
Associate Professor, College of Architecture
2019
Chancellor’s Light Lunch and Lecture – The Power of Light to See and Treat Cancer
Wednesday, January 9, at 11:30 a.m. (lunch follows) – Music Center, 560 Trinity Avenue
Samuel I. Achilefu
Michel M. Ter-Pogossian Professor of Radiology
Universal Truths and Personal Doubts: Jane Austen on Women’s Lives and Social Change
Friday, February 22, at 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. coffee) – Music Center, 560 Trinity Avenue
Amy J. Pawl
Senior Lecturer in English
Cybersecurity
Wednesday, March 13, at 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. coffee) – Knight Hall, Emerson Auditorium
Joseph H. Scherrer
Director, Cybersecurity Strategic Initiative
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
10 a.m. – Annual Membership Meeting
11 a.m. – A Conversation with Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton and Risa Zwerling Wrighton
12 Noon – Luncheon