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.
In addition, each spring WSWU invites a nationally-recognized woman to the university to speak at the Adele Chomeau Starbird lecture.
2017
The Future of Cancer Care: Star Wars and Moonshots
Tuesday, September 26, at 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. reception) – Umrath Lounge in Umrath Hall
Timothy J. Eberlein, MD
Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Distinguished Professor; Chairman, Department of Surgery;
Director, The Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center
The Art and Science of Frankenstein
Wednesday, October 18, at 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. reception) – Umrath Lounge in Umrath Hall
Rebecca Messbarger
Professor of Italian
The Immigration Debate in the United States
Wednesday, November 8, at 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. coffee) – Umrath Lounge in Umrath Hall
Stephen H. Legomsky, John S. Lehmann Professor Emeritus in the School of Law
Ariela S. Schachter, Assistant Professor of Sociology
2018
Chancellor’s Light Lunch and Lecture – The Obesity Epidemic – Could it be an Egg Issue?
Monday, January 8, at 11:30 a.m. (lunch follows) – Emerson Auditorium in Knight Hall
Kelle H. Moley, MD
James Crane Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
When Health Matters Less: Re-thinking Health Improvement for Low-Income Populations
Thursday, February 15, at 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. coffee) – Emerson Auditorium in Knight Hall
Matthew W. Kreuter
Eugene S. and Constance Kahn Family Professor
Hamilton and Broadway’s Hypermasculine Song-and-Dance Man
Wednesday, March 28, at 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. coffee) – Emerson Auditorium in Knight Hall
Todd R. Decker
Professor of Music
Christine Brewer, Grammy Award-winning American Soprano
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 – 560 Music Center, Pillsbury Theatre
10 a.m. – Annual Membership Meeting
11:30 a.m. – Adèle Starbird Lecture / Performance – Lunch follows
