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.
2016
Actresses, Empresses, and Queens: Blueswomen on the Tent Show Stage
Tuesday, September 20, at 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. coffee) – Umrath Lounge in Umrath Hall
Paige A. McGinley
Assistant Professor of Performing Arts
The 2016 Presidential Election
Thursday, October 20, at 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. reception) – Umrath Lounge in Umrath Hall
Andrew J. Reeves
Associate Professor of Political Science
Medical Ethics in an Aging Society
Thursday, November 10, at 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. coffee) – Umrath Lounge in Umrath Hall
Kim A. Carmichael, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine; Chair, BJH Ethics Committee
Jill J. Malen, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Acute Medicine, BJH
2017
Chancellor’s Light Lunch and Lecture – Circadian Rhythms
Tuesday, January 24, at 11:30 a.m. – Emerson Auditorium in Knight Hall
Erik D. Herzog
Professor of Biology
Intersection of Politics and Religions of the World
Thursday, February 16, at 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. coffee) – Women’s Building, Formal Lounge
Marie Griffith
John C. Danforth Distinguished Professor in the Humanities
The Startup Renaissance in St. Louis, Hype or Our Best Hope?
Wednesday, March 8, at 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. reception) – Umrath Lounge in Umrath Hall
Clifford K. Holekamp
Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Founding Director of the Entrepreneurship Platform at Olin Business School
April 26, 2017 (Wednesday)
Annual Membership Meeting at 10 a.m. – Emerson Auditorium in Knight Hall
Adèle Starbird Lecture at 11:30 a.m. (lunch follows)
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
