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Under “binning” proposal, applications’ numerical ratings would no longer be used for final funding decisions

Discover how to create these portable Japanese rice balls in this tasty program. Ingredients provided. Registration required.

https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=276094

Agency will no longer allow K career awards to fund clinical trials

As a new academic year begins, join us for an interactive tour focused on mentorship, inspiration, and discovery. Learn how artists’ lives, relationships, and sources of inspiration informed selected artworks in the Museum’s collection while reflecting on your own experiences of learning and growth. Led by student educators, the Museum’s public tours encourage visitors to learn and discover through close looking, conversation, and creative engagement with artworks on view.

Free and open to the public. 

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-school-the-art-of-learning-tickets-1993465604285

Enjoy drinks, music, and stand-up at SLAM’s comedy series featuring nationally touring comedians and local performers. Chris Denman will host the evening, which includes Dulcé Sloan featuring Chris Cyr and Precious J. Dorsey.

Custom portraits inspired by the headlining comedian by St. Louis artist Cbabi Bayoc will be displayed at each show, with a select number of prints available for attendees to take home.

Free tickets will be available in person at the Museum on the day of the performance. Tickets will be available at the welcome desks in Taylor Hall and Sculpture Hall.

Gallery Laughs schedule

5–6:30 pm, Auditorium Lobby
Listen to a DJ and have a drink at a cash bar before the comedy begins.
6:30–8 pm, The Farrell Auditorium
Enjoy the stand-up comedy of Dulcé Sloan, Chris Cyr, and Precious J. Dorsey. Free tickets required.

Michael Nowak, Research Professor of Physics and Associate Director of the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences, will be presenting the St. Louis Astronomical Society's August meeting

Observational astronomy is mostly a story about measuring photons with precision — how many are there, what direction are they coming from, when do they arrive, and what are their energies? The better we can make those measurements the better our understanding of the astrophysical systems that send those photons across the Cosmos to our sky. A key tool in astrophysical studies is spectroscopy — deciphering photon energies by exploring the rainbow of colors in the light that we detect. Most of us are familiar with rainbows created either naturally in a misty sky or intentionally with prisms and diffraction gratings. But how do we do this when we are talking about X-rays? It turns out, this is much more difficult, but extremely important for our understanding of the most exotic phenomena in our Universe, such as black holes and neutron stars! In this talk I will discuss our currently most precise instruments for measuring “X-ray Rainbows”: the Chandra-High Energy Transmission Gratings and the XRISM satellite, which uses “quantum detectors” to open up a new frontier in X-ray spectroscopy. I will also discuss possible future instruments that could be used to make precise measurements of "X-ray rainbows" from distant, supermassive black holes to reveal the “missing matter” in the Universe (that you probably didn’t even realize was missing!)

The St. Louis Astronomical Society is an organization for individuals interested in astronomy and telescopes. The public is invited to attend its meetings, telescope observing sessions, and special events. For more information about Astronomical Society events, please visit www.slasonline.org.

Free parking will be available. Request Zoom link: https://www.slasonline.org/?Itemid=333

Local mental health experts share how parents can ease the transition back to school, recognize signs of anxiety, and find support when kids need more help.

Earlier: Moving Upstream to Create Lasting Change

Throughout her career, Professor Trish Kohl has been guided by a simple question: What if we didn't wait? Drawing on lessons from research, practice, and community partnerships, this address explores how moving upstream—before problems become crises—can create lasting change for children, families, and communities.

Happy hour reception to follow in Goldfarb Commons & Courtyard.

Stream: https://wustl.zoom.us/j/99401545948?pwd=2AbLItUkxuOJWBVpkcChyTr4gkCcpw.1

A WashU staffer tells SLM that recently, a campus police officer told a staffer parking in Forest Park along Lagoon Drive near Skinker that before too long the park was going to install signs limiting parking on Lagoon to three hours. Anyone parked there longer would be subject to a ticket.

The Trials of Muhammad Ali (2013), directed by Bill Siegel, is a compelling Kartemquin documentary tracing Ali’s transformation from Cassius Clay to global icon and advocate for peace. From his Louisville roots to his exile after refusing military service during the Vietnam War, the film explores the intersections of race, religion, politics, and identity that shaped his life far beyond the boxing ring.

Free and open to all, the screening will take place at the Hi-Pointe Theatre, 1005 McCausland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63117.

Ticket: https://hipointetheatre.org/movies/the-trials-of-muhammad-ali-screening/

https://stlshakes.org/production/two-gentlemen-of-verona/

One of St. Louis’s favorite summer traditions! Shakespeare in the Park has entertained over a million people since 2001. Nearly 40,000 attendees take advantage of the performances in Forest Park in St. Louis each season to enjoy high-quality entertainment made by world-class artists created just for them.

TourCo is a stripped-down, actor-centric production featuring a versatile cast of six, with most tackling multiple roles in one of Shakespeare’s iconic texts. Creating a rich theater of the imagination, they will take the joyous, professional Shakespeare that the Festival is known for to thousands of people who might not otherwise have access to it. This program is designed to challenge audiences across all demographics and regions. This programming is perfect for schools, parks, libraries, civic centers, and wherever people gather to learn, experience, and be inspired together.

This event is hosted by WashU on the East End of campus in Tisch Park at the Sumers Welcome Pavillion as part of WashU Orientation. The performance will be “Two Gentlemen of Verona.” The event is free and open to the public. Please feel free to bring your own blanket or lawn chair.

Please note: The Performance begins at 6:30 PM. 

Join us for an introduction to the College of Architecture to learn about our Master of Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture, and Master of Urban Design programs, as well as our Master of Science in Architectural Studies (MSAS), Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design (MSAAD), and our dual degree and joint degree programs. Followed by a workshop on building a portfolio for the Sam Fox School.

Register: https://gradadmit.wustl.edu/register/ArchIntro

Commemorate America 250 with an exploration of the role Illinois played in the American Revolution! Historian and author Tom Emery will present from his in-depth research shown in his new book. The program will take place on August 16 at 2 p.m. in the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site Interpretive Center Theater. A book signing at chance to meet the author will follow.

This speaker program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact 618-251-5811.

Tom Emery, author of his new book “Illinois in the Revolutionary War” will feature George Rogers Clark, the American campaign through Illinois, and the many involved locations from southern Illinois to Michigan. Others who served in the new nation’s cause will be talked about. Attendees can expect a look at the legacy left here in Illinois.

“There was more to the war in Illinois than most people realize,” says Emery. “Revolutionary action took place in many parts of the state, and it was a struggle for all involved. It shows how hard many Americans worked for liberty.”

On a campus populated by ardent readers, perhaps no one loves books more than the staff at WashU Libraries. In honor of National Book Lover’s Day, celebrated annually on Aug. 9, the Record asked librarians to share some of their favorite titles. The result: a tour de force by a WashU alumna, a sweeping epic of German history and one of the globe’s most beloved fantasy novels.

https://www.kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu/events/events/musical-miniatures-compositions-inspired-by-artworks-2026-08-15

Join us for an immersive musical experience in the Kemper Art Museum galleries with performances by Brooklyn-based ensemble Unheard-of, along with fellows from its Collaborative Composition Initiative (CCI). The group’s CCI program is hosted with Christopher Stark, associate professor of composition in the Department of Music in Arts & Sciences.  

The group will present two sets of musical miniatures paired with artworks throughout the Museum. The first performance will begin at 3 pm, and the second will begin at 4:15 pm. Free and open to the public.  

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/musical-miniatures-compositions-inspired-by-artworks-tickets-1993025947259

Learn about the many incredible features of the WashU Level III Arboretum integrated into the campus that is now your new home! It is open to new students, returning students, family, friends, and more. This tour is a wonderful way to start your semester and familiarize yourself with the many unique trees preserved in ex-situ conservation throughout the 169 acres of Danforth. The walk will focus on the trees located in the heart of campus. The collection includes Missouri Native trees and shrubs as well as many rare and endangered species from across the world. This is the perfect opportunity to scout out new study spots for the semester amidst the many shady spots beneath our trees. 

Student interns of the arboretum will lead the tour on August 14 and 15 during first-year move-in. Join us for a tour to take a break from unpacking and other introductory events and meet outside the east side doors of Schnucks Pavilion, the large glass cube building on the east end of campus. Register here to attend!

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Much of today's housing market is the result of affordability barriers that are keeping much of the would-be buying population locked out. There are, however, some metros where that's less of a problem, reports James Drew of the St. Louis Business Journal.

In most large cities, the median income remains below the threshold at which the median home would be considered affordable — housing costs should remain below 30% of total income, traditionally.

But some bucked the trend, according to a report by Ziffy, a real estate investment and mortgage platform. Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Detroit, Baltimore, Cleveland and Buffalo were the six metros considered affordable by Ziffy's calculation. In fact, Pittsburgh mortgage rates could rise as high as 8.40% before the median house crosses that affordability threshold.

For the rest of the country, mortgage rates could fall as low as 5% and three-quarters of the metros would remain unaffordable, according to Ziffy.

Register: https://otm.wustl.edu/calendar_event/otm-office-hours-sbir-sttr-decoded/

Join the Washington University in St. Louis Office of Technology Management (Tech Transfer) for a special Office Hours event decoding SBIR/STTR grants. We will discuss what it is, what it isn’t, and what it can be for you.

Office Hours is an in-person educational series featuring current topics in tech transfer and innovation and are open to all.

Don't miss this exciting panel discussion, moderated by OTM's Greg Markiewicz and featuring: Jeneane Braden the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Integrity and Ethics, and SBIR/STTR experts: Ed Lahue and Veronika Redmann.