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.
2019
Academic Interests and Vision
Tuesday, September 24 at 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. reception) – Knight Hall, Emerson Auditorium
Andrew D. Martin
Chancellor of Washington University
Ai Weiwei: Bare Life (Exhibit)
Wednesday, October 16 at 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. reception) – Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
Overview Lecture and Guided Tour
Mindfulness and Meditation
Friday, November 1 at 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. coffee)
Todd S. Braver
Professor, Psychological & Brain Sciences
Heather J. Rice
Senior Lecturer, Psychological & Brain Sciences
2020
Chancellor’s Light Lunch and Lecture
Thursday, January 9 at 11:30 a.m. (lunch follows)
Speaker – TBA
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The Making and Living of a Stereotype: Privilege and Oppression in the United States
Friday, February 21 at 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. coffee) – Knight Hall, Emerson Auditorium
Ariela S. Schachter
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Anna Goldfarb Shabsin
Teaching Professor, Brown School
Cortex Innovation Community
Thursday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. tours) – Innovation Hall, Cortex
Hank S. Webber
Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Administrative Officer
April 2020
10 a.m. – Annual Membership Meeting
11 a.m. – Adèle Starbird Lecture
12 Noon – Luncheon