The Record Happenings

Thursday, April 13, 2023

‘Beauty in Enormous Bleakness’ at Olin Library

“Beauty in Enormous Bleakness,” an exhibition highlighting the design legacy of Japanese American architects in the wake of World War II-era internments, is on view through July 9 in Olin Library’s Thomas Gallery. A related symposium, “Moonscape of the Mind,” will take place today and Friday, April 14.

Upcoming events

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Thurtene Carnival returns

4 p.m. Friday, April 14–8 p.m. Sunday, April 16

Thurtene Carnival, the nation’s oldest and largest student-run carnival, returns to Washington University this weekend. The event will feature thrill rides, fair food, carnival games and student performances. Next to Francis Olympic Field.

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WashU Giving Day

Wednesday, April 19

WashU will host the first universitywide Giving Day, a 24-hour fundraising blitz to encourage community members to give to any area of the university. The day will include activities at various locations across the Danforth Campus.

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Spring Ensemble inaugural concert

6:30–8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19

The Spring Ensemble will present a concert of Chinese traditional music for the first time on campus. The student group hopes the concert, which will showcase their musical culture, will be held annually. Danforth University Center, Tisch Commons.

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Moran to deliver annual Brauer Lecture

6–7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13

Monty Moran, the former co-CEO at Chipotle Mexican Grill as well as a lawyer, author, pilot and filmmaker, will deliver the annual Brauer Lecture in Graham Chapel. The event will include a 45-minute lecture followed by a Q&A. The talk is free, but registration is required.

Looking ahead

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School of Medicine Earth Day Festival

10 a.m.–2 p.m. Thursday, April 20

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WashU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards

5–6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20

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32nd Annual Powwow

10 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday, April 22

Exhibits and ongoing events

Public tour: ‘Power of Place’

Join the Kemper Art Museum for a tour of a collection designed to prompt discussion and reflection on the power of place in relation to works by exceptional artists as well as early travel photography. Student educators will lead the tour at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22. Tours also will be offered in May and July.

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Save the Date

Commencement celebrations for affinity groups

Wednesday, May 10– Wednesday, May 17